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 and R. Ravikanth Reddy, Political Editor, the Chief Minister said that the northern part is not ignored. When asked if the 76.4 km expansion will be completed in the next four to five years, the Chief Minister said that it is convenient to expand and that they made plans for the expansion under Phase-III including Future City, Medchal and other areas which are not yet connected with the mode of public transport.

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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 …

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 …

Telangana Cabinet Approves Metro Rail Phase 2 Project
1 month, 2 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Will extend Metro Rail from Patancheru to Hayathnagar, says KCR
1 year, 6 months ago

Will extend Metro Rail from Patancheru to Hayathnagar, says KCR

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said that there was a need to extend metro rail from Patancheru in Sangareddy district to Hayathnagar in Rangareddy district. Former Chief Minister of combined Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, referring to development in Telangana, said that one can buy 100 acres in Andhra Pradesh by selling just once acre in Telangana. This stands as …

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 …

KTR calls Centre's rejection of Metro Rail phase II discrimination
1 year, 8 months ago

KTR calls Centre's rejection of Metro Rail phase II discrimination

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Expressing displeasure over the BJP-led Centre's decision to reject the proposal of the Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project, minister K.T. The Telangana government had earlier written to the Centre to extend financial assistance to the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II project — the 26-km BHEL-Lakdikapul line and five-km extension between Nagole and LB Nagar. Reacting sharply to this, Rama …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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