Telangana CM finalises 70-km Hyderabad Metro Rail phase two plan
11 months ago

Telangana CM finalises 70-km Hyderabad Metro Rail phase two plan

The Hindu  

January 22, 2024 08:29 pm | Updated 10:38 pm IST - HYDERABAD Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy has finalised the Hyderabad Metro Rail second phase of 70 km length, connecting the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from four corners of the city to ensure that metro rail services are accessible to the majority of commuters in the State capital. In the proposed next phase of expansion, the existing metro rail network between Secunderabad’s Jubilee Bus Station to MGBS will be extended up to Falaknuma to an extent of 5.5 km and also from Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta crossroads to an extent of 1.5 km, said official sources on Monday. Nagar terminal metro station and also connect to the Chandrayangutta crossroads, Mailardevpally, P7 Road and to Shamshabad Airport for a total distance of 29 km. HMR has already prepared a new route map based on the instructions of the Chief Minister for the expansion of the metro rail network in the identified areas.

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10 years on, Hyderabad metro rail phase 2 rolls into action
2 weeks, 3 days ago

10 years on, Hyderabad metro rail phase 2 rolls into action

The Hindu  

Later this month, the bustling streets of Hyderabad’s Old City will witness the rumble of excavators – not for routine roadworks, but to mark a transformative step in the city’s urban transit story. The much-anticipated second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project is set to commence, starting with the demolition of approximately 400 properties along the 3.5 km stretch …

Metro Phase-II expansion to add 76.4 km, 54 stations in Hyderabad
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Metro Phase-II expansion to add 76.4 km, 54 stations in Hyderabad

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: With increasing demand from several quarters, Part A of Phase-II of Hyderabad Metro expansion will see the establishment of five corridors spanning 76.4 km across 54 stations at a cost of Rs 24,269 crore, said NVS Reddy, managing director, HAML & HMR, on Monday. While three corridors from Phase-1 are operational, the new corridors include Shamshabad-RGIA Airport corridor, Raidurg-Kokapet …

Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expected to carry eight lakh passengers on completion; cost per km of likely to be ₹318 crore
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expected to carry eight lakh passengers on completion; cost per km of likely to be ₹318 crore

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has ‘conservatively’ estimated that once completed, the phase-II metro rail routes can easily carry up to to eight passengers a day and this could go up to 10 lakh, said Managing Director N.V.S. The Centre will bear ₹4,230 crore or 18% of the project cost besides giving a sovereign guarantee which will help take loans from …

Modi govt approves 3 big Railway projects for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹7,927 crore
4 weeks ago

Modi govt approves 3 big Railway projects for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹7,927 crore

Live Mint  

The Narendra Modi government on Monday approved three railway projects covering seven districts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Further, the government stated that the projects will promote tourism through improved access to various attractions such as Khajuraho UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta & Ellora Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site, Devgiri Fort, Asirgarh Fort, Rewa Fort, Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, …

As no takers for Metro Phase-II, Telangana to take it up jointly with Centre
1 month ago

As no takers for Metro Phase-II, Telangana to take it up jointly with Centre

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: As the L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad made losses in its Hyderabad Metro first phase, no private firm is coming forward to undertake the second phase. That is why the state government has decided to take up the second phase metro project in partnership with the central government, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited Managing Director NVS Reddy said. He told the …

Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM
1 month, 1 week ago

Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM

The Hindu  

The northern part of Hyderabad would be connected with Hyderabad Metro Rail in the third phase of expansion of this mode of public transport, said Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. People have been demanding the metro rail services to be extended to Medchal, Keesara, Alwal and other parts. In an interview with Ravi Reddy, Resident Editor of The Hindu …

Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Rail Phase 2 Project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Rail Phase 2 Project

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The government on Saturday gave formal approval for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2, which will cover five corridors. The new five corridors, formally approved on Saturday, include Nagole to RGIA ; Raidurg to Kokapet to Neopolis ; MGBS to Chandrayangutta ; Miyapur to Patancheru and LB Nagar to Hayathnagar. The project is in the PPP mode with the state …

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II: A Comprehensive Expansion Plan for the City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II: A Comprehensive Expansion Plan for the City

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II receives clearance from Telangana Cabinet, with an estimated cost of ₹24,269 crores. The project will be completed in the next four years, connecting key routes on all sides of the city except extending the existing routes. The new five corridors include Nagole to Shamshabad Airport, Raidurg to Kokapet to Neopolis, MGBS to Chandrayangutta, Miyapur to Patancheru, …

PM Modi to inaugurate Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Timings, route details inside
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: Timings, route details inside

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro on September 16, 2024. This new extension, developed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation in collaboration with both the Gujarat and Indian governments, will connect Ahmedabad with Gandhinagar. Enhanced connectivity and economic impact The new metro line aims to redefine urban mobility with faster, safer, and more …

Metro Rail, Airport Connectivity to Mucherla: CM Revanth
4 months ago

Metro Rail, Airport Connectivity to Mucherla: CM Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday offered several strategic suggestions to improve connectivity routes to the "Future City" at Mucherla, located on the outskirts of the city. Officials presented a detailed route map to the CM on the proposed road connectivity from Shamshabad airport to the Future City. Revanth Reddy also proposed the creation of a Metro Rail …

Metro Rail connectivity to Telangana’s proposed ‘fourth city’: HMR MD
4 months, 1 week ago

Metro Rail connectivity to Telangana’s proposed ‘fourth city’: HMR MD

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metro Rail and Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy said that the special purpose vehicle of the Telangana Government to supervise the construction of metro rail for the capital region is also going to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the proposed ‘fourth city’ as is being planned by the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Participating in …

Hyderabad’s Airport Metro works to start after JV pact with Centre
5 months ago

Hyderabad’s Airport Metro works to start after JV pact with Centre

The Hindu  

Construction of the new metro rail route to the international airport in Shamshabad, in the outskirts of Hyderabad, is likely to begin soon after the formation of a joint venture between the Telangana government and the Centre. Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail Limited is finalising, with the support of general consultant Systra, the detailed project reports for extension of phase 1 …

NPG Assesses Rs. 884 Cr Gudur-Renigunta 3rd Railway Line Project in AP
6 months, 1 week ago

NPG Assesses Rs. 884 Cr Gudur-Renigunta 3rd Railway Line Project in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 72nd meeting of the Network Planning Group convened in New Delhi was chaired by the Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Rajeev Singh Thakur. The meeting focused on evaluating three significant infrastructure projects, one each from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to lay stone for ₹2,000 crore 5.5 km Old City Metro up to Falaknuma on Friday
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to lay stone for ₹2,000 crore 5.5 km Old City Metro up to Falaknuma on Friday

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will lay the foundation stone for the much delayed and awaited Old City metro rail project at Falaknuma to complete the pending 5.5 km stretch from MGBS in Corridor Two or Green Line of the first phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail on Friday. The extended Green Line will pass through Darulshifa – Puranihaveli …

Hyderabad Metro Rail to Add More Coaches to Handle Summer Rush
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail to Add More Coaches to Handle Summer Rush

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited is likely to increase the number of coaches to provide relief to passengers, who are forced to travel shoulder-to-shoulder during peak hours. The Metro Rail systems in many major cities run four coaches per train. The Metro Rail caters to up to five lakh passengers across its three corridors, spanning 57 stations, and completes …

CM Revanth Approves New Metro Rail Routes under Phase-2 Expansion
11 months ago

CM Revanth Approves New Metro Rail Routes under Phase-2 Expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy soon after his return from his five-day foreign visit, on Monday approved the route map for the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, connecting the Shamshabad airport from the four corners of the city. Revanth Reddy had already ordered the scrapping of the airport Metro Rail routes from Raidurg which were proposed …

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks quick work on Airport Metro via Old City
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy seeks quick work on Airport Metro via Old City

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Tuesday, has directed Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited officials to quickly get traffic studies and DPRs for the proposed revised Airport Metro alignment via the Old City and from LB Nagar, duly connecting the 5 km Nagole and LB Nagar Metro stations in the process. The Chief Minister asked HMDA Commissioner and Municipal Administration & …

Rs 60K crore for Hyderabad Metro expansion
1 year, 4 months ago

Rs 60K crore for Hyderabad Metro expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State Cabinet on Monday approved the massive expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail with an infusion of Rs 60,000 crore. The Cabinet also approved a resolution urging the Centre to utilise the Hakimpet Air Force Station for civilian purposes along with defence purpose as was being done in Goa and Pune, since Hyderabad needed a second airport due to …

After many twists and turns, Hyderabad metro’s second phase finally in motion
1 year, 6 months ago

After many twists and turns, Hyderabad metro’s second phase finally in motion

The Hindu  

Nearly six years after the Hyderabad Metro Rail was launched, the twin cities will witness the next phase of construction when the bids are finalised for the Airport Metro Express from Raidurg to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Interestingly, unlike other metro rail projects across the country, the Airport Metro Express will be funded entirely by the government under …

Old City Metro project in limbo, while Hyderabad Airport line moves ahead
1 year, 7 months ago

Old City Metro project in limbo, while Hyderabad Airport line moves ahead

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is developing in all directions, with swanky malls, gated communities and high-rise buildings, and a Metro Rail link that stretches 69 km, serving a large number of IT and BPO employees, but the Old City is cut off, at least as far as the Metro Rail project is concerned. Rapid progress has been made on the Hyderabad Airport …

It's a nightmare at Metro stations during rush hour
1 year, 8 months ago

It's a nightmare at Metro stations during rush hour

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: They walk in hoping to reach their college for their practicals on time, but are in for a rude surprise. They quickly pull out their phones to click pictures of the rush at the Ameerpet Metro Rail station, to be able to share pictures of the humungous crowd there as 'proof' for being late. "News of crowded metro trains …

Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government announced that every citizen in Bengaluru will be able to access the metro within 1-2 kilometers of their work place or house in the future. The government also said that it will introduce four new metro corridors under the third phase of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project. Four new metro lines to come up in Bengaluru. Details According …

Mumbai Metro: Know the Status of All Other Lines as PM Modi Set to Launch Rails 2A & 7 Today
1 year, 11 months ago

Mumbai Metro: Know the Status of All Other Lines as PM Modi Set to Launch Rails 2A & 7 Today

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two lines of Mumbai Metro today – Lines 2A and 7 – in accordance with his focus on providing seamless urban mobility. Line 3 Distance: 33.50 km Connectivity: Cuffe Parade to BKC to Seepz to Aarey Colony Status: Under Construction Deadline: Phase-1; 2023-end and Phase-2; June 2024 Cost: ₹30,000 crore Stations: 27 …

We will build Metro without Central funds, asserts CM KCR
2 years ago

We will build Metro without Central funds, asserts CM KCR

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As he laid the foundation stone for the 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail project on Friday, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao asserted that the Telangana government could proceed with constructing Metro Rail corridors across the city without seeking financial assistance from the Central government. “Whether or not the Centre supports the expansion of Metro Rail corridors, we can proceed …

CM KCR to address public meeting after laying stone for Airport Metro
2 years ago

CM KCR to address public meeting after laying stone for Airport Metro

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is scheduled to address a public meeting at the Rajendranagar police grounds after laying the foundation stone for the ₹6250 crore 30 km Hyderabad Airport Metro project at the Mindspace junction on December 9. This was stated by Animal Husbandry and Cinematography Minister T. Srinivas Yadav after he reviewed the protocol and security arrangements being …

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report
2 years ago

Bengaluru to have 3 new Namma Metro stretches in 2023: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to get three new stretches of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Namma Metro in 2023, connecting several areas of the city and making commute easier. Bengaluru needs multiple options of public transport, not just a metro rail,” another user, Rohith Nambisan, said. BJP MP for Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, shared the proposed redesign for Bengaluru …

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA
2 years ago

Airport Express Metro to be elevated with 2.5-km underground stretch near RGIA

The Hindu  

The 31-km Hyderabad Airport Metro Express project connecting Mindspace Junction/Raidurg to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad, is likely to be totally elevated section, barring 2.5 km of underground section inside the airport. The government has decided to provide funds, since there are no takers from corporates to offer better public-private partnership concessions than what was given to L&T Metro …

Airport Metro line to be reworked to cut costs
2 years ago

Airport Metro line to be reworked to cut costs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has decided to change the alignment of the Airport Express Metro line, as it is expected to cost the government Rs 1,250 crore more. The official told Deccan Chronicle that the Metro stations specified in the previous Detailed Project Report would be changed, and the locations of stations were yet to be finalised. According …

Hyderabad Metro Rail - A service too far for most citizens
2 years ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail - A service too far for most citizens

The Hindu  

Completing five years of existence and on the verge of fare revision, the Hyderabad Metro Rail remains inaccessible for several sections of the population — literally as well as figuratively. For several people who reside in colonies nestled far away from arterial roads in the city, travel in Metro Rail proves to be much more expensive than riding a two-wheeler. …

Passengers demand additional coaches in Hyderabad Metro Rail
2 years, 2 months ago

Passengers demand additional coaches in Hyderabad Metro Rail

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With ridership nearly touching pre-Covid-19 levels, passengers who are forced to travel in jampacked Metro Rail trains have demanded the addition of more coaches. K. Harsh, a Metro Rail user, said that it was high time for Hyderabad Metro Rail to add coaches at least during the peak hours. Karthik Palvai asked the HMRL about the service road at …

OPINION | Revamped Railway Stations: To be symbols of a new India
2 years, 2 months ago

OPINION | Revamped Railway Stations: To be symbols of a new India

India TV News  

Images of railway stations of the future, planned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are mesmerising. Indian Railways will revamp the New Delhi, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Ahmedabad railway stations by giving them a futuristic look at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore. All the roads, existing buildings, and bus and metro stations around these three railway stations will be …

Metro rail ridership is 3 lakh passengers a day
2 years, 7 months ago

Metro rail ridership is 3 lakh passengers a day

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metro Rail ridership has risen to about 3 lakh passengers a day across the three traffic corridors, but it is still one lakh away from the peak of four lakh passengers a day witnessed in the pre-COVID times. Nagar to Miyapur with 1.55 lakh passengers daily followed by 1.30 lakh in the Corridor Three or the Blue Line between …

IT corridors to get link roads to ease traffic
2 years, 8 months ago

IT corridors to get link roads to ease traffic

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Works for the link road project, aimed at easing traffic in the IT corridors in the city, being executed by the Hyderabad Road Development Corporation Limited, have been going on at a brisk pace. The state government, after reviewing with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and HRDCL officials, finalised 135 link roads with a total length of 126.20 km. …

Plans for metro connectivity to Hyderabad’s Old City revived
2 years, 9 months ago

Plans for metro connectivity to Hyderabad’s Old City revived

The Hindu  

The Hyderabad Metro Rail has received allocations to the tune of ₹2,377.35 crore in this year’s budget with pending connectivity to the Old City from MGBS, Imlibun to Falaknuma of Corridor II of 5.5 km suddenly receiving a filip. New proposed rapid metro rail to the Shamshabad airport has been allotted ₹377.35 crore for which the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation …

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