Hyderabad Metro phase II gets central push
HYDERABAD: The Congress government’s proposed second phase of the Hyderabad Metro expansion has moved forward, with efforts renewed to secure central approval for detailed project reports (DPRs) of eight corridors.
The development follows the state government taking over the phase I project from Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which removed earlier technical hurdles flagged by the Centre.
State renews push for DPR approvals
The Telangana government has intensified efforts to obtain approval for DPRs covering 162.5 km at an estimated cost of ₹43,848 crore. The project is planned as a 50:50 joint venture between the Centre and the state.
Metro rail has become a key component of Hyderabad’s public transport system, with increasing ridership and demand for expansion across the city, including northern areas where residents have been seeking connectivity.
Eight corridors planned across city
Under phase II, the government proposes expansion across eight corridors:
- Nagole–Shamshabad Airport: 36.8 km
- Raidurg–Kokapet: 11.6 km
- MGBS–Chandrayangutta: 7.5 km
- Miyapur–Patancheru: 13.4 km
- LB Nagar–Hayathnagar: 7.1 km
- Airport–Future City: 39.6 km
- Jubilee Bus Station–Medchal: 24.5 km
- Jubilee Bus Station–Shamirpet: 22 km
Of the total, 76.4 km under Part A is estimated at ₹24,269 crore, while 86.1 km under Part B is pegged at ₹19,579 crore.
Takeover resolves coordination issue
The Centre had earlier withheld approval citing coordination concerns, as phase I was operated by L&T while phase II was to be built by the state.
With the government now acquiring full control of phase I, officials expect central clearance soon. Construction will begin immediately after approval, starting with the MGBS–Chandrayangutta corridor, where land acquisition and road expansion are in advanced stages.
L&T exits metro operations
Larsen & Toubro has formally exited the Hyderabad Metro Rail project after selling its entire stake to the state government. From May 1, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) will operate services.
L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan said the metro should continue to grow under the state’s supervision. He added that the project had transformed the city’s urban landscape and improved quality of life.
