Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 To Add 123 km To Network

Hyderabad’s Metro Rail network is set for a significant expansion, with the Telangana government proposing an additional 123 km under Phase 2. The expansion is expected to improve connectivity across some of the city’s most densely populated areas, ease traffic congestion and strengthen public transport as Hyderabad continues to grow.

The existing Metro network spans 69 km, which is relatively limited for a city of Hyderabad’s size, says Ajith Reddy, Additional Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail.

“The government has taken as its highest priority to see that Metro Phase 2 is commenced. To this effect, 123 kilometres has been proposed. Soon, we will be



seeing the works commencing in the Old City areas from MGBS to Chandrayangutta,” he says.

Ajith Reddy expects the Hyderabad Metro network to see considerable expansion over the next five years, with the proposed additions taking the total network close to or beyond 200 km. The expansion is expected to absorb a larger share of the city’s growing traffic, particularly as the proposed routes pass through some of its densest areas.

The impact could also be reflected in ridership. Hyderabad Metro currently records an average daily ridership of around 4.75 lakh passengers. Reddy expects this figure to double once the remaining network is constructed and opened to the public.