Hyderabad Metro Rail project Phase-2 routes officially approved

The state government of Hyderabad has recently finalized the route map for Phase 2 of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, scrapping the previous plan set by the BRS government. With the city facing escalating traffic issues, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has urged officials to expedite the Metro expansion project. The proposed Metro rail routes aim to connect the Airport to all corners of Hyderabad, enhancing accessibility for a majority of commuters.

As part of the Phase 2 expansion, the Metro rail network between Secunderabad Jubilee Bus Station and MGBS will be extended up to Chandrayangutta Cross Road. The new corridors include:

Corridor 2: A 5.5-km stretch from MGBS Metro Station to Falaknuma.

Corridor 2: A 1.5-km stretch from Falaknuma to Chandrayangutta Cross Road.

Corridor 4: A 29-km stretch from Nagole Metro Station to LB Nagar Metro Station, connecting later to Chandrayangutta Cross Road, Mailardevpally, P7 Road, and Shamshabad Airport.

Corridor 4: A 4-km stretch from Mylardevpally to the proposed High Court at Rajendra Nagar via Aramghar.

Corridor 5: An 8-km stretch from Rayadurg Metro Station to Biodiversity Junction, Nanakramguda Junction, Wipro Junction, and American Consulate (Financial District).

Corridor 6: A 14-km stretch from Miyapur Metro Station to Patancheru via BHEL.

Corridor 7: An 8-km stretch from LB Nagar Metro Station to Vanasthalipuram and Hayat Nagar.

These new routes aim to address the growing transportation needs of the city and offer improved connectivity across various key areas.