Long Wait Comes To End, Metro Rail Expansion Begins In Old City

24 Jan 2025 CW Team

The long-awaited extension of Hyderabad Metro's Green Line from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station to Chandrayangutta has finally commenced, connecting the Old City to the metro network. Initially planned during the first phase, the project faced repeated delays due to alignment disputes and property acquisition challenges. Demolition work is underway along Mir Alam Mandi Road near Charminar, where road widening is being carried out to accommodate metro pillars, viaducts, and stations. The 7.5-kilometre elevated track, part of the metro’s second phase, will connect Shalibanda, Falaknuma, and Chandrayangutta, introducing modern transit infrastructure to this densely populated area. Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) Managing Director NVS Reddy remarked that the expansion is long overdue and crucial for integrating the Old City with Hyderabad’s public transport system. He added that compensation to affected property owners is progressing, with Rs 200 million disbursed in the first phase to 41 owners of 34 properties. Overall, compensation is expected to total approximately Rs 10 billion, covering 1,100 properties along the route. The metro alignment has been planned to minimise the impact on heritage structures in the Old City, with special efforts to protect historical buildings. Local residents have expressed mixed feelings, acknowledging the challenges of losing properties but recognising the benefits of improved connectivity. The extension is anticipated to reduce travel time between the Old City and other parts of Hyderabad, benefiting thousands of commuters daily. Future expansions will also offer seamless access to the airport, further enhancing connectivity.

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