Hyderabad Metro Expansion: Connecting Medchal and Shameerpet
Hyderabad Metro is set to expand its connectivity in northern Hyderabad with two new corridors—Paradise to Medchal and JBS to Shameerpet. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy gave the green signal for these projects as part of Phase-II ‘B’ development.
Key Details of the Metro Expansion
- Two New Corridors Announced:
- Paradise to Medchal: 23 km
- JBS to Shameerpet: 22 km
- Key Areas Covered:
- Paradise-Medchal Corridor: Tadbun, Bowenpally, Suchitra Circle, Kompally, Gundlapochampally, Kandlakoya, ORR Exit
- JBS-Shameerpet Corridor: Vikrampuri, Karkhana, Trimulgherry, Lothakunta, Alwal, Bollaram, Hakimpet, Thomukunta, ORR Exit
Government’s Action Plan
- Detailed Project Report (DPR):
Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy has been tasked with preparing a DPR within three months. - Approval Process:
The DPR will be submitted to the central government for approval. - Joint Venture:
The project will be executed as a joint venture between the central and state governments under Phase-II ‘B.’
Current Metro Statistics and Future Goals
- Phase-II ‘A’ Proposal:
- Five corridors covering 76.4 km
- Estimated cost: ₹24,269 crore
- Awaiting central approval
- Phase-I Success:
- 69 km across three corridors
- Built at ₹22,148 crore under PPP mode
- Daily ridership: Five lakh passengers
FAQs
1. What are the new Hyderabad Metro corridors?
The new corridors are Paradise to Medchal (23 km) and JBS to Shameerpet (22 km).
2. What areas will the new corridors cover?
Key areas include Bowenpally, Suchitra Circle, Kompally, Alwal, Bollaram, and ORR Exit.
3. When will the DPR for the new corridors be ready?
The DPR is expected to be completed within three months.
4. How will the project be executed?
The project will be a joint venture between the central and state governments under Phase-II ‘B.’
5. What is the current status of Phase-II ‘A’?
Phase-II ‘A’ awaits central approval and includes five new corridors totaling 76.4 km.
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