Hyderabad Metro Network

Hop on a Hyderabad Metro Metro train for a convenient, fast, and eco-friendly way to explore Hyderabad and its neighbouring areas. With well-defined routes and an easy-to-navigate route map, the Hyderabad Metro is a popular public transit system and a preferred mode of travel to visit top attractions in and around Hyderabad. At present there are 56 active metro stations.

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• The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project was approved by the Union government in 2003.
• The Union Ministry of Urban Development appointed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to conduct a survey of the proposed lines.
• In August 2003, the state government and South Central Railway jointly launched the Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) for construction work.
• The Hyderabad Metro initially began under the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Tramways (Construction, Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2008.
• The groundbreaking ceremony (Bhoomi Puja) for the project was conducted on 26 April 2012.
• The construction of the Hyderabad Metro is divided into six stages, covering 71.16 km.
• The first stage was originally scheduled to be completed by March 2015.
• The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspection for Stage-II (Miyapur to S.R. Nagar section) was conducted on 9 and 10 August 2016.
• The 16-km Ameerpet to LB Nagar metro stretch was opened for commercial operations on 24 September 2018.
• On 26 March 2018, the Government of Telangana announced that it would set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), "Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML)," jointly promoted by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).
• The Ameerpet to HITEC City route was opened on a conditional basis on 20 March 2019.
• On 7 February 2020, the Green Line corridor from Jubilee Bus Station to Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao.
• The groundbreaking ceremony for the Airport Express line was conducted by the Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, on 9 December 2023.

Hyderabad Metro Network Expansion Plan in Phase II and Phase III

The Telangana government approved the proposed second phase expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) on January 29, 2024. The phase will cover a distance of 76.4 km in five corridors and have 54 metro stations. The estimated cost of Phase 2 is ₹24,269 crore and construction work is expected to begin in January 2025.

The major routes in this expansion include a 26-km-long wooden bridge route from BHEL, which will have 23 stations. Apart from this, a 5-km extension from Nagole to LB Nagar, a 14-km route from Miyapur to Patancheru, and a 31-km-long airport link, which will provide direct connectivity from Reddyburg to Shamshabad airport. Most of the corridors under Phase 2 will be elevated and are planned to be operational by 2030.

Phase III will extend metro services to the northern part of Hyderabad, including Medchal, Keesara and Alwal. It will also cover Uppal to Yadagirigutta.

Interesting Facts about Hyderabad Metro

• The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• The Hyderabad Metro Rail network covers a total distance of approximately 72 kilometers across three corridors.
• A 30-kilometer (19-mile) stretch from Miyapur to Nagole with 24 stations was inaugurated on 28 November 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The Metro Rail Project was first initiated by then-Chief Minister of United Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, in 2003.
• The Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) operates on three distinct lines. Blue Line: Nagole to Raidurg; Green Line: Falaknuma to Parade Ground; and Red Line: Miyapur to LB Nagar.
• The mascot of Hyderabad Metro Rail is "Niz," derived from the word "Nizam," referring to the rulers of the princely state of Hyderabad.
• Hyderabad Metro was adjudged the Best Urban Mass Transit Project by the Government of India in November 2018.
• It is an eco-friendly, fully automated, and best-in-class transportation framework contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints and overall pollution. The metro uses Regenerative Braking Technology (RBT) and runs on Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology.
• The Hyderabad Metro Rail connects major bus stations at Miyapur, MGBS, Koti, Dilsukhnagar, Charminar, and Jubilee Bus Station. It also integrates with existing rail terminals at Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Nampally.
• The 2018 Telugu film Devadas, starring Nani and Rashmika Mandanna, was the first film to be shot in the Hyderabad Metro.
• Various types of penalties are imposed by Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) in compliance with the Metro Act, including: Ticketless travel; Over-traveling; Overstaying within a station; and Overstaying beyond the origin station.
• Penalties for offenses are in line with the provisions of the Metro Railways (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2002. Penalties range from Rs. 50 to Rs. 5,000, with imprisonment of up to 10 years for serious violations.
• The base fare is Rs. 10 for up to 2 km, and the maximum fare is Rs. 60 for distances exceeding 26 km. A 10% discount is offered on all trips made using a smart card.
• You can purchase a smart card or a token at an Automatic Vending Machine (AVM) or a ticketing office at all Metro stations.
• The Hyderabad Metro Rail operates from 06:30 hrs to 23:00 hrs on weekdays and weekends from all terminal stations.