Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 project accelerates as DPR nears end

30 Sep 2024 CW Team

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently reviewed the project’s progress with senior officials from the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department. NVS Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML), presented an in-depth update on the alignment, key features, and station locations for Phase-2, which will cover six corridors totalling 116.2 km.

During the review, Reddy informed the Chief Minister that the DPRs are in the final stages. HAML is awaiting the traffic study report from the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which is being prepared by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. This report is vital to ensure that traffic projections for the Metro corridors align with the CMP, a requirement for Government of India approval.

Phase-2 corridors

After thorough discussions, Chief Minister Reddy approved the broad outlines of the following Metro Rail Phase-2 corridors:

- Corridor IV: Nagole – RGIA (Airport Metro) – 36.6 km - Corridor V: Raidurg – Kokapet Neopolis – 11.6 km - Corridor VI: MGBS – Chandrayangutta (Old City Metro) – 7.5 km - Corridor VII: Miyapur – Patancheru – 13.4 km - Corridor VIII: LB Nagar – Hayat Nagar – 7.1 km - Corridor IX: RGIA – Fourth City (Skill University) – 40 km

Significant Improvements in Public Transportation

The Phase-2 project, a joint venture between the Telangana government and the Government of India, is expected to dramatically improve public transportation in Hyderabad. However, Corridor VI has raised concerns, as approximately 1,100 properties will be impacted. Notifications have already been issued for 400 properties, and innovative engineering solutions are being implemented to protect sensitive structures along the route.

This expansion is poised to enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and further solidify Hyderabad’s standing as a hub for urban development and modern infrastructure.

(FE)

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 project is making significant strides, with the detailed project reports (DPRs) for all corridors nearing finalisation. Estimated to cost approximately Rs 322.37 billion, this ambitious initiative aims to transform urban mobility across the city. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently reviewed the project’s progress with senior officials from the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department. NVS Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML), presented an in-depth update on the alignment, key features, and station locations for Phase-2, which will cover six corridors totalling 116.2 km. During the review, Reddy informed the Chief Minister that the DPRs are in the final stages. HAML is awaiting the traffic study report from the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which is being prepared by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. This report is vital to ensure that traffic projections for the Metro corridors align with the CMP, a requirement for Government of India approval. Phase-2 corridors After thorough discussions, Chief Minister Reddy approved the broad outlines of the following Metro Rail Phase-2 corridors: - Corridor IV: Nagole – RGIA (Airport Metro) – 36.6 km - Corridor V: Raidurg – Kokapet Neopolis – 11.6 km - Corridor VI: MGBS – Chandrayangutta (Old City Metro) – 7.5 km - Corridor VII: Miyapur – Patancheru – 13.4 km - Corridor VIII: LB Nagar – Hayat Nagar – 7.1 km - Corridor IX: RGIA – Fourth City (Skill University) – 40 km Significant Improvements in Public Transportation The Phase-2 project, a joint venture between the Telangana government and the Government of India, is expected to dramatically improve public transportation in Hyderabad. However, Corridor VI has raised concerns, as approximately 1,100 properties will be impacted. Notifications have already been issued for 400 properties, and innovative engineering solutions are being implemented to protect sensitive structures along the route. This expansion is poised to enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and further solidify Hyderabad’s standing as a hub for urban development and modern infrastructure. (FE)

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