Hyderabad Airport Metro Line Contract: L&T and NCC Bid
Under Hyderabad Metro's Phase 2 project, this semi-high-speed rail line along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) of Hyderabad would be constructed. Ten stations—nine elevated and one underground—will link Mindspace Junction with Rajiv Gandhi International (Shamshabad) Airport.
At the airport inside Hyderabad Aerocity, trains on this route will run on an elevated bridge for 28.5 km and underground for 2.5 km. It will take 20 minutes for trains traveling at a top speed of 120 kmph to get from Gachibowli to RGIA.
In May 2023, HAML issued a call for bids for this contract, setting a 36-month timeline and an estimated cost of Rs. 5688 crore.
Brief Scope: Design & Construction of Hyderabad Airport Express Metro Line from Raidurg Metro station to Shamshabad Airport Station (31 km) including Elevated Viaduct, 9 (nine) stations, E&M works, Track Works, supply and commissioning of Rolling Stock, Traction & Power Supply, Signaling & Telecommunications, AFC, etc.
Hyderabad MetroAirport Express Map
The Airport Express Line will have 10 stations: Mindspace, Raidurg, Biodiversity, Nanakramguda, Narasingi, TSPA Junction, Rajender Nagar, Shamshabad Junction, Airport Cargo, and RGIA Terminal. The line will be elevated for most of its length, with a short underground section at the airport terminal.
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The Hyderabad Airport Express Line is a 31-kilometer (19-mile) semi-high speed metro line that is currently under construction in Hyderabad, India. The line will connect the Raidurg metro station to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. The line is expected to be completed in 2030.
The Airport Express Line will have 10 stations: Mindspace, Raidurg, Biodiversity, Nanakramguda, Narasingi, TSPA Junction, Rajender Nagar, Shamshabad Junction, Airport Cargo, and RGIA Terminal. The line will be elevated for most of its length, with a short underground section at the airport terminal.
The Airport Express Line will be operated by Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML), a joint venture between the Telangana government and the GMR Hyderabad International Airport. The line will use Alstom Metropolis train sets, which can travel at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour).
The Airport Express Line is expected to reduce travel time from the city to the airport by up to 50%. The metro is expected to take just 20 minutes to connect the airport to the main city. This will make it a much more convenient and efficient way to travel to and from the airport.
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