Hyderabad Metro Rail Expands Its Network in Phase II

24 Jan 2024 CW Team

Currently servicing a stretch of 69 km in three corridors from Miyapur to LB Nagar, JBS station to MGBS, and Nagole to Raidurg, the Phase II expansion aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility across the city. One notable extension includes the Metro Rail network between Secunderabad-Jubilee Bus Station to MGBS, which will be extended up to Chandrayangutta Crossroads.

The expansion plan encompasses the construction of new Metro Rail lines in four distinct corridors, each catering to specific areas and transportation needs:

Corridor 2: MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma (5.5 km); Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Crossroad (1.5 km)

Corridor 4: Nagole Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station and connect Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road to Shamshabad Airport (a total of 29 km); Mailardevpally to the proposed High Court at Rajendranagar via Aramghar. (4 km)

Corridor 5: Raidurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nanakramguda Junction, Wipro Junction, and US Consulate (Financial District) (8 km)

Corridor 6: Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL (14 km)

Corridor 7: LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayatnagar (8 km)

This comprehensive expansion is expected to not only cover new areas but also improve connectivity to key locations, including the Shamshabad Airport, proposed High Court at Rajendranagar, and prominent business districts like the Financial District housing the US Consulate.

As the city continues to grow, the Phase II expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail underscores a commitment to sustainable and accessible public transportation, ensuring that a larger segment of the population can benefit from the convenience and affordability of metro services. The newly designed routes and extended corridors are poised to make a substantial impact on the city's overall transportation infrastructure, facilitating smoother commutes and contributing to the overall development of the region.

The Hyderabad Metro Rail, a pivotal component of the city's public transportation system, is set to undergo a significant expansion in its Phase II development. With the primary goal of providing efficient and affordable public transportation to a broader population, officials have finalized plans to extend the current Metro Rail network by an additional 70 km. Currently servicing a stretch of 69 km in three corridors from Miyapur to LB Nagar, JBS station to MGBS, and Nagole to Raidurg, the Phase II expansion aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility across the city. One notable extension includes the Metro Rail network between Secunderabad-Jubilee Bus Station to MGBS, which will be extended up to Chandrayangutta Crossroads. The expansion plan encompasses the construction of new Metro Rail lines in four distinct corridors, each catering to specific areas and transportation needs: Corridor 2: MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma (5.5 km); Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Crossroad (1.5 km) Corridor 4: Nagole Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station and connect Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road to Shamshabad Airport (a total of 29 km); Mailardevpally to the proposed High Court at Rajendranagar via Aramghar. (4 km) Corridor 5: Raidurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nanakramguda Junction, Wipro Junction, and US Consulate (Financial District) (8 km) Corridor 6: Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL (14 km) Corridor 7: LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayatnagar (8 km) This comprehensive expansion is expected to not only cover new areas but also improve connectivity to key locations, including the Shamshabad Airport, proposed High Court at Rajendranagar, and prominent business districts like the Financial District housing the US Consulate. As the city continues to grow, the Phase II expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail underscores a commitment to sustainable and accessible public transportation, ensuring that a larger segment of the population can benefit from the convenience and affordability of metro services. The newly designed routes and extended corridors are poised to make a substantial impact on the city's overall transportation infrastructure, facilitating smoother commutes and contributing to the overall development of the region.

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