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Hyderabad Metro
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yderabad Metro is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System to serve Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana. Construction for 72 km long Phase 1 of Hyderabad Metro on the PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) model started in April 2012 by its concessionaire, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (LTMRHL). It ended in February 2020 when the entire Green Line opens for public. Work on 5 km MGBS – Falaknuma section of the Green Line of Hyderabad Metro could never begin due to local protests in the Old City, which led to Phase 1 getting truncated at 67 km. Hyderabad Metro’s 58 km Phase 2 is currently in the proposal stage. Its Detailed Project Report (DPR) was submitted to the Telangana government for approval in February 2020. The time construction could possibly modify the routes within it begins in 2021.
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System Information • Top Speed: 80 kmph • Average Speed: 35 kmph • Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435 mm • Electrification: 25 kV, 50 Hz AC overhead catenary (OHE) • Signalling: Communication-based Train Control (CBTC) Key Figures Operational: 67 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Approved but Pending Approval from Local Residents (Phase 1): 5 km | Proposed (Phase 2): 58 km • Daily Ridership: 4.90 lakh/day (February 2020) • Rolling Stock: 171 coaches (57 train-sets x 3) supplied by Hyundai Rotem METRO RAIL NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2020 | WWW.METRORAILNEWS.IN
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