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Hyderabad Metro is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System to serve Hyderabad, the capital ofTelangana. 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 forpublic. 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.

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)

KeyFigures Operational: 67 km | UnderConstruction: 0 km | Approved but Pending Approval from Local Residents (Phase 1): 5 km | Proposed (Phase 2): 58 km • DailyRidership: 4.90 lakh/day(February2020) • Rolling Stock: 171 coaches (57 train-sets x 3) supplied byHyundai Rotem

Hyderabad Metro

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Larsen and Toubro Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd (LTMRHL) began construction work on Hyderabad Metro’s 72 km Phase 1 project in April 2012 underthe Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The first section (Miyapur – Ameerpet – Nagole) opened in November 2017, and the last section (JBS – MGBS) opened on February7, 2020. This phase involves the construction of 3 new lines on standard gauge tracks: • Line-1 – Red Line – Miyapur– LB Nagar(29.87 km, 27 stations) • Line-2 – Green Line – JBS Parade Ground – MGBS (9.6 km, 9 stations) • Line-3 – Blue Line – Nagole – Raidurg (28 km, 23 stations)

Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 – Proposed

58 km Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project is currently in the proposal stage. In February2020, its detailed project report (DPR) with 3 new lines & extensions of existing lines was submitted to the Telangana government forapproval. As per the latest plan revealed by Hyderabad Metro’s MD, the Phase 2 project will include 3 elevated corridors or extensions of the existing lines built in the 67 km Phase 1 project. It hasn’t been finalized whether this phase will be developed on the EPC method oron the PPP(Public-Private Partnership) route. Line-1 – Red Line – Miyapur– Lakdikapul (22 km)

Type: Elevated Note: This extension will connect and pass through Miyapur – BHEL – Kondapur – Gachibowli – Raidurg – Mehdipatnam – Masab Tank –Lakdi Ka Pul (located also on the Red Line) intersecting itselfto form a small ring forthe north-west quadrant ofthe city. Line-3 – Blue Line – Raidurg – RajivGandhi International Airport (RGIA) (31 km)

Type: Elevated, At-Grade (1 km) & Underground (2.5 km) Stations (8) : Bio-Diversity Junction, Nanakramguda, Narsingi, TS Police Academy, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Airport Cargo, Airport Terminal Note: This extension ofthe Blue Line will pass through Gachibowli and Himayathsagarvia the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to connect up with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. Its Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this extension was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in 2018-19. The line is estimated to cost Rs. 4,650 cr and will be executed by Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) – a new special purpose vehicle. Funds are expected to be provided by Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority(HMDA) and GMR Group. Line-3 – Blue Line – Nagole – LB Nagar(5 km)

Type: Elevated Note: this small extension ofthe Blue Line will connect up to the Red Line’s Nagole Station. Both station boxes at LB Nagar will likely be connected via foot overbridge (FOB), as the Red Line’s station is about 400m awayfrom the InnerRing Road. Phase 1 • 29 November 2017: Nagole – Ameerpet (Blue Line) – 17.60 km • 29 November 2017: Miyapur – Ameerpet (Red Line) – 12.20 km • 24 September 2018: Ameerpet – LB Nagar (Red Line) – 16 km • 20 March 2019: Ameerpet – HITEC City (Blue Line) – 8.5 km • 29 November 2019: HITEC City – Raidurg (Blue Line) – 1.5 km • 07 February 2020: JBS Parade Ground – MGBS (Green Line) – 11 km