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. While HMRL authorities have tied up with a start-up offering shuttle services from the Metro Rail stations, the facility has remained obscure for lack of publicity, and visibility. Besides, shuttles do not cover the inner lanes and bylanes of the colonies, where majority of the potential commuters stay, for want of affordable accommodation anywhere closer to the Metro Rail stations.

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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 …

Last-mile connectivity: The key to unlocking Metro Rail’s potential
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Last-mile connectivity: The key to unlocking Metro Rail’s potential

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Urban mobility is at the heart of building resilient and sustainable cities. At the High-Level Opening on Multilevel and Multisectoral Climate Action, global leaders emphasized the transformative potential of integrating climate action into city planning, with COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources, highlighting the MAP Declaration as a catalyst for cross-sector collaboration. Among these …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Metro a misplaced mobility option to suburbs, try Regional Rapid Transit System, say experts
8 months ago

Metro a misplaced mobility option to suburbs, try Regional Rapid Transit System, say experts

The Hindu  

Should the low-capacity, low-speed, hugely expensive Metro rail system be extended to the far-flung suburbs and the adjacent districts of Bengaluru? Vast swathes of the city’s core are yet to get a decent Metro network, but the urge to extend its reach comes at the cost of a very viable alternative: The much-delayed suburban rail system with a clearly established …

Hyderabad old city metro works to progress after Lok Sabha polls 2024
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Hyderabad old city metro works to progress after Lok Sabha polls 2024

The Hindu  

March 25, 2024 11:20 pm | Updated March 26, 2024 09:27 am IST - HYDERABAD The remaining 5.5-km Hyderabad Old City metro route of ₹2,000 crore from MGBS to Falaknuma, for which Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had laid the foundation stone a few days ago, is likely to see some forward movement only after the Lok Sabha polls conclude. …

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 …

Hyderabad passengers ignore MMTS
1 year, 4 months ago

Hyderabad passengers ignore MMTS

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The city boasts of both the Multi-Modal Transport System and Hyderabad Metro Rail services, which, ironically, makes for a study in contrast that borders on agony and ecstasy. Metro Rail recently recorded a staggering footfall of five lakh a day whereas the average occupancy ratio of MMTS trains is around 50 per cent. Srinivasan, general secretary, United Federation Residents …

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 …

Old City residents renew hopes over Metro link
1 year, 5 months ago

Old City residents renew hopes over Metro link

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Following Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao’s announcement to allot funds for a Metro link from the MGBS to Falaknuma, residents and shopowners in the Old City of Hyderabad were excited over the fulfilment of their long-pending demand. Traders were elated as the Metro would bring in more customers, saying that many people refrained from visiting the Old City areas …

Hyderabad Metro Rail for Patancheru announcement leaves Old City residents asking ‘what about us?’
1 year, 6 months ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail for Patancheru announcement leaves Old City residents asking ‘what about us?’

The Hindu  

If there is a possibility of the Hyderabad Metro Rail being extended from Patancheru to Hayatnagar, as Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao recently articulated, then what of the Old City where it was originally scheduled to chug in, residents from that area are now wondering. Forced to either use his two-wheeler or take a bus, Mr. Kaleem says that a …

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 …

Hyderabad: Jammed sans efficient public transport
1 year, 7 months ago

Hyderabad: Jammed sans efficient public transport

The Hindu  

The ever-growing vehicular population, coupled with the poorly promoted public transport system, has caused traffic congestion to become a part of commuters’ daily routine in Hyderabad. Other officers also felt that purchasing their vehicles “denotes the buying capacity of people has increased because of migration, better employment and business opportunities, and the infrastructure in Hyderabad is pushing this economic growth.” …

Telangana Govt turns down proposal for Metro Rail fare hike
1 year, 7 months ago

Telangana Govt turns down proposal for Metro Rail fare hike

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: While L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited was pressuring the government for a fare hike to help it weather the financial challenges caused by Covid-19 lockdown, the state government appeared to be in no mood to oblige and flatly rejected the demand. Sources said the state government pointed out inadequacies in the Metro Rail management's commitments under the concessionaire agreement, …

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 …

Govt will not accept unreasonable hike in Metro Rail fares: KTR
1 year, 10 months ago

Govt will not accept unreasonable hike in Metro Rail fares: KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Rama Rao on Saturday said that the state government would not accept if the Hyderabad Metro Rail concessionaire L&T resorted to an unreasonable hike in ticket fares. Since Hyderabad Metro Rail was executed under the public-private partnership mode, the government was also a partner and any decision on the fares should be taken by consensus, he said. Rao lashed out …

Newly launched Mumbai Metro lines lack last-mile connectivity
1 year, 11 months ago

Newly launched Mumbai Metro lines lack last-mile connectivity

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Metro lines on Wednesday, the absence of last-mile connectivity, for passengers after they disembark, will be a major impediment. The new stations falling in phase 2 of both these Metro rail lines do not have space for regular auto rickshaw stands or those operating on sharing basis. The Brihanmumbai Electricity …

Metro Rail has become the preferred choice for citizens: HMR MD
2 years ago

Metro Rail has become the preferred choice for citizens: HMR MD

The Hindu  

Hyderabad Metro Rail has become the traffic lifeline and vital part of everyday commuting for citizens of the twin cities. While constructing the world’s largest metro rail project in PPP mode against innumerable hurdles was itself a humongous challenge, running the services in the last five years has been equally challenging. Metro rail has become a preferred choice for the …

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 …

Hyderabad Metro Rail\'s car-free appeal riles commuters
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad Metro Rail\'s car-free appeal riles commuters

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The World Car Free Day is observed annually on September 22 and promotes car-free days in cities all around the world. The Hyderabad Metro Rail tweeted, “Hello Hyderabad, Let's give your cars a day's rest on the occasion of World Car Free Day” and shared an image inviting the city commuters to use the metro, which sparked backlash from …

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 …

Metro riders can now opt for hassle-free travel in Hyderabad
2 years, 8 months ago

Metro riders can now opt for hassle-free travel in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: People who are travelling to or from areas within five km of the Parade Ground or Raidurg Metro Rail stations, can enjoy hassle-free multimodal transport using the mobility platform MetroRide. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Girish Nagpal, chief executive officer of MetroRide, said the Bengaluru-based AI-based mobility platform was selected by Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd, L&T Metro Hyderabad Ltd, Shell …

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 …

Mumbai: BEST plans 25 news routes to boost connectivity to Metro stations
2 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai: BEST plans 25 news routes to boost connectivity to Metro stations

Live Mint  

To provide last-mile connectivity to Metro commuters, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport has said it'll introduce 25 new bus services in Dahisar and DN Nagar Metro 2-A line area this year. To reduce traffic congestion on roads and provide easier access to people taking Metro services, BEST also plans to relocate some bus stands and stops between Dahisar and …

Metro rail’s challenges were daunting: N.V.S. Reddy
3 years ago

Metro rail’s challenges were daunting: N.V.S. Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: After four years of roller-coaster ride, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited is limping back to normalcy, with services resumed and passengers relying on the classic mode of urban public transport in large numbers. While there was tremendous satisfaction over the successful commissioning and operations of the world’s largest metro on PPP mode, the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic are …

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