The Hyderabad Metro is set to expand further as part of its second phase, with the Revanth Reddy government moving forward cautiously. Plans have been drawn up to extend the metro across six new corridors. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for five of these corridors has already been prepared and sent to the central government for approval. Unlike the first phase, the second phase will include innovative designs, such as double-decker and underground metro lines.
As Hyderabad continues to grow as a cosmopolitan city, public transport is being prioritized to meet the needs of its residents. The second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project aims to enhance the metro network by adding 116.4 kilometers of new routes. Five key corridors are being planned, including Nagol to Shamshabad Airport, Raidurg to Kokapet, MGBS to Chandrayanagutta, Miyapur to Patancheru, and LB Nagar to Hayatnagar. These expansions are poised to improve connectivity across the city.
One of the standout features of this phase is the construction of a double-decker metro line on the Miyapur to Patancheru route wherever feasible. Additionally, significant attention is being given to the Nagol to Shamshabad Airport corridor. Initially, 24 stations were proposed for this route, but the government now plans to reduce the number to 20. A key highlight of this route is the inclusion of a 1.06-kilometer underground metro line near the airport, offering passengers a unique commuting experience. The combination of double-decker and underground lines in the second phase aims to bring innovation to Hyderabad’s metro system.
Hyderabad Metro Rail MD NVS Reddy recently shared updates on the second phase of the project. He emphasized that the central and state governments are collaborating on this ambitious expansion. For the project, approximately 1,100 properties in the old city area will need to be acquired, which is a significant part of the overall budget. NVS Reddy disclosed that the cost per kilometer in this phase is estimated at ₹318 crore. Additionally, public opinion is being sought regarding the naming of new metro stations.
NVS Reddy also assured citizens that no religious structures would be affected during the metro expansion. He highlighted that metro projects in cities like Mumbai and Chennai have seen significant investments, but Hyderabad has lagged behind in terms of expansion. Once the second phase is completed, Hyderabad Metro is expected to become the third-largest metro network in the country. He further revealed that work on the MGBS to Chandrayanagutta route is scheduled to begin in the first week of January.
