Hyderabad, Oct. 27: Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 has received the Central Government’s approval, according to media reports, with a proposed investment of ₹24,269 crore to expand the network across five corridors covering 76 kilometres.
The expansion aims to improve connectivity between the airport, IT hubs, the Old City and Hyderabad’s suburban areas.
The airport corridor is expected to be taken up first, while the project has a target completion year of 2029, as stated in the report.
Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 to Cover Five Corridors
The proposed Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 expansion includes five corridors designed to connect key residential, commercial and industrial areas across the city.
- Nagole–Shamshabad Airport: 36.8 km. The corridor is planned to improve airport access from areas including LB Nagar and Chandrayangutta.
- Rayadurgam–Kokapet Neopolis: 11.6 km. The route is expected to improve connectivity for residents and employees in the Financial District and Kokapet.
- Miyapur–Patancheru: 13.4 km. This extension is intended to improve metro access to western Hyderabad’s suburban and industrial areas.
- LB Nagar–Hayathnagar: 7.1 km. The corridor is expected to benefit commuters travelling from the eastern suburbs into the city.
- MBPS–Chandrayangutta: 7.5 km. This route is planned to extend metro connectivity towards Hyderabad’s Old City.
The proposed network expansion is expected to make daily commuting more convenient and provide additional public transport options for residents, office workers and airport passengers.
The reported project cost is ₹24,269 crore. Further implementation details, including construction schedules and the rollout of individual corridors, will determine how the expansion progresses towards the 2029 target.
The HMRL officials are yet to confirm the same.
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