Hyderabad Commuters Urge Suburban Rail Link To Airport

12 Feb 2026 CW Team

Transport experts note that high-speed rail projects involve lengthy processes including surveys, land acquisition and construction, often taking five to 10 years. They say phased improvements to suburban services would deliver tangible benefits sooner and help integrate future high-speed facilities. Phased suburban upgrades could be implemented within a shorter timeframe and with lower capital outlay than high-speed corridors. At present Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is accessible only by road, forcing passengers to rely on private vehicles, taxis and buses.

A ZRUCC member and the Long Trains and MMTS Travellers Association president recalled that earlier MMTS extension proposals stalled after land issues between the Railways and the airport concessionaire. The Railways maintained that seamless connectivity up to the terminal was essential. Stakeholders said that resolving land and coordination issues would be vital to ensure timely delivery of services. The official added that MMTS access would benefit hundreds of thousands of passengers and support future high-speed rail infrastructure at Shamshabad.

Commuter groups and experts urge authorities to prioritise MMTS upgrades and to plan multimodal integration so that airports, metro lines and bus services connect efficiently. They recommend that investments focus on affordable fares, frequency improvements and station access to encourage modal shift from private vehicles. Implementing suburban rail linkages first would relieve congestion and provide a cost-effective, reliable alternative while longer-term high-speed projects proceed.

Hyderabad is expected to become part of India's high-speed rail network with a proposed corridor near Shamshabad, but commuters say immediate priority must be given to affordable suburban rail connectivity to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. They argue that transforming Shamshabad into a multimodal hub should begin with mass public transport systems such as the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) rather than projects that may take years to materialise. The demand reflects concerns over access, cost and journey reliability for daily travellers. Transport experts note that high-speed rail projects involve lengthy processes including surveys, land acquisition and construction, often taking five to 10 years. They say phased improvements to suburban services would deliver tangible benefits sooner and help integrate future high-speed facilities. Phased suburban upgrades could be implemented within a shorter timeframe and with lower capital outlay than high-speed corridors. At present Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is accessible only by road, forcing passengers to rely on private vehicles, taxis and buses. A ZRUCC member and the Long Trains and MMTS Travellers Association president recalled that earlier MMTS extension proposals stalled after land issues between the Railways and the airport concessionaire. The Railways maintained that seamless connectivity up to the terminal was essential. Stakeholders said that resolving land and coordination issues would be vital to ensure timely delivery of services. The official added that MMTS access would benefit hundreds of thousands of passengers and support future high-speed rail infrastructure at Shamshabad. Commuter groups and experts urge authorities to prioritise MMTS upgrades and to plan multimodal integration so that airports, metro lines and bus services connect efficiently. They recommend that investments focus on affordable fares, frequency improvements and station access to encourage modal shift from private vehicles. Implementing suburban rail linkages first would relieve congestion and provide a cost-effective, reliable alternative while longer-term high-speed projects proceed.

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