Hyderabad Metro Phase II: Expansion to Kokapet Proposed

29 Jul 2024 CW Team

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II expansion is set to include a new extension to Kokapet, further enhancing the city's transportation network. This proposed extension aims to significantly improve connectivity between key areas and support the rapid growth of the region.

The new route will connect major residential and commercial hubs, easing traffic congestion and providing a reliable public transport option for residents and businesses. The extension to Kokapet is expected to cover several kilometres, integrating seamlessly with the existing Phase II lines to offer a more comprehensive metro service.

Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro already includes several important routes designed to boost urban mobility and accommodate the city?s expanding population. The Kokapet extension is anticipated to further enhance these efforts by linking areas that are currently underserved by public transportation.

This extension is also expected to drive economic growth in the area by improving accessibility to key commercial and residential zones. The project will involve extensive planning and development, including the construction of new stations and tracks to integrate the Kokapet extension into the existing metro system.

Once completed, this expansion will not only provide a significant boost to public transport options but also contribute to the overall urban development and economic vitality of Hyderabad. The proposal is currently under review, with details to be finalized in the coming months.

Infrastructure Urban

09 Jan 2026

Teknovace, Remmers Forge Rs 3 Bn Deal for Global Coatings Hub

Teknovace has entered into a strategic global partnership with Germany-based Remmers Gruppe SE to build a large-scale, export-oriented wood coatings manufacturing platform in India. As part of the alliance, Remmers will make a strategic equity investment of Rs 3 billion to acquire a 50.01 per cent stake in Teknovace in two tranches, marking one of the largest foreign strategic investments in India’s wood coatings sector.The partnership comes at a time when India’s wood coatings market, valued at around $1.3 billion (Rs 100 billion), is growing at an estimated 11% annually, driven by demand..

Jyoti Structures Commissions Galvanisation at Second Nashik Unit

Jyoti Structures has commissioned galvanisation operations at its second tower manufacturing unit in Nashik, strengthening its in-house capabilities across critical stages of power transmission infrastructure production. The listed Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company operates globally and has delivered projects for customers across more than 50 countries.The second Nashik unit, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 36,000 metric tonnes, has become operational following the completion of installation, testing and readiness of the new galvanising facilities. With this deve..

Rosatom Connects First Kursk NPP-2 Unit to National Grid

Rosatom has launched the first power unit of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2 (Kursk NPP-2) into Russia’s Unified Energy System, marking a key milestone in the country’s nuclear energy programme. The initial grid connection took place at the end of the year, bringing a new source of low-carbon electricity online for the Kursk region and the broader Central Energy System.The newly commissioned unit is the first implementation of the VVER-TOI reactor design, which incorporates advanced safety and performance features. With an installed capacity of 1,250 MW, it is the most powerful nuclear pow..