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Hyderabad Metro Red Line Overview

The Red Line (Corridor I) of the Hyderabad Metro runs about 29.2 km from Miyapur to L.B. Nagar with 27 elevated stations. It connects Kukatpally, Ameerpet, Lakdikapul, Nampally, MGBS and Dilsukhnagar, and is the system's busiest line. It opened on 29 November 2017, with the extension to L.B. Nagar in September 2018. In April 2026 the Telangana government took full ownership of the system. Explore the Hyderabad Metro Red Line route map, full station list, interchanges, fares, timings and top attractions nearby.

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Red Line History, Facts & Expansion

  • The Miyapur-Ameerpet section opened on 29 November 2017 after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi the previous day.
  • The extension from Ameerpet to L.B. Nagar opened on 24 September 2018.
  • The line is about 29.2 km long with 27 stations, all elevated.
  • It interchanges with the Blue Line at Ameerpet and the Green Line at MG Bus Station (MGBS).
  • The system was built by L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd under one of the world's largest metro PPP projects.
  • On 29 April 2026, L&T agreed to transfer its entire stake to the state-owned Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited.
  • The system uses 3-coach trains built by Hyundai Rotem with CBTC signalling.
  • Hyderabad Metro was among the first metros in India to use CBTC signalling from the start.
  • Ameerpet is the largest interchange of the Hyderabad Metro.
  • Stations were designed with transit-oriented commercial spaces as part of the PPP model.

Hyderabad Metro Red Line Phase-wise Expansion

Phase I - Stage 1 (2017) (Completed)

Miyapur-Ameerpet opened on 29 November 2017.

Phase I - Stage 2 (2018) (Completed)

Ameerpet-L.B. Nagar opened on 24 September 2018.

Ownership Transfer (2026) (Completed)

L&T agreed on 29 April 2026 to sell its entire stake to Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited.

Phase II-A (In-principle approval)

Miyapur-Patancheru (about 13.4 km, 10 stations) and L.B. Nagar-Hayathnagar (about 7.1 km, 6 stations); Centre's in-principle nod in May 2026.

Red Line FAQs

The Hyderabad Metro Red Line has a total of 27 stations. It runs from Miyapur to LB Nagar, covering a distance of 29 km and providing connectivity to areas like Ameerpet, Begumpet, Nampally and Dilsukhnagar.

The Hyderabad Metro Red Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:

  • Ameerpet - Interchange station of Red Line (Miyapur - LB Nagar) with Blue Line (Nagole - Raidurg)
  • MG Bus Station (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) - Interchange station of Red Line with Green Line

Yes, the Hyderabad Metro Red Line is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled time. However, for any updates regarding delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official website or app of Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. (HMRL).

Hyderabad Metro Red Line Timings

Hyderabad Metro Red Line runs on regular schedule throughout the week between Miyapur and LB Nagar.

Hyderabad Metro Red Line Timings from Monday to Saturday:

  • First train: 06:00:00 AM (Miyapur to LB Nagar) | 06:00:00 AM (LB Nagar to Miyapur)
  • Last train: 11:00:00 PM

Hyderabad Metro Red Line Timings on Sunday:

  • First train: 06:00:00 AM (Miyapur to LB Nagar) | 06:00:00 (LB Nagar to Miyapur)
  • Last train: 11:00:00 PM

To reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) from Hyderabad Metro Red Line, take the metro to Ameerpet station, switch to Blue Line towards Raidurg, and then take Pushpak Airport Shuttle from Raidurg Metro Station to the airport.

There is a proposal to extend the Red Line beyond LB Nagar towards Hayatnagar, but no official timeline has been confirmed.

To switch from Red Line of Hyderabad Metro to Green Line, you can go to MG Bus Station (MGBS), which is a major interchange station connecting both the lines.

The interchange station between Red Line and Blue Line of Hyderabad Metro is Ameerpet Metro Station. This station provides transfer facility between Red Line and Blue Line.

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