Features of the L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Project

World-class infrastructure for a Global City. This sums up the contribution of L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail Project to the city of Pearls & Nawabs. Considered to be the world's Largest Public-Private Partnership Project (PPP) in the Metro Sector, it is a Mass Rapid Transport System and once completed the project is expected to add a fresh impetus to Hyderabad’s growth story as the preferred city in India.

The project features integrated urban transport planning and incorporates inter modal connectivity accompanied with convenient sky-walks, that ushers a new phase of seamless commuting in India. L & T Hyderabad Metro Rail Network’s first phase covers a total distance of around 72 Km for three corridors namely Miyapur-LB Nagar, JBS- Falaknuma and Nagole -Shilparamam. The project boasts of many features:

·         Links major offices, retail and residential regions of Hyderabad with two tracks ensuring passage of trains in onward and return direction.

·         Passes through major public transport (bus) hubs such as MGBS, Koti, Dilsukhnagar, Miyapur, Charminar and Jubilee Bus Station where

·         Connects Secunderabad, Begumpet and Nampally rail terminals.

·         Connects with MMTS services at Bharatnagar, Begumpet, Khairatabad, Malakpet & Falaknuma

·         Provision for feeder bus stations.

·         World-class elevated stations for every one kilometer.

·         Least carbon foot print and a green mode of transport that reduces pollution

·         Reliable and fully air-conditioned travel in less time.

·         World-class and ultra-modern coaches.

·         Less wait time with high frequency schedules.

·         Separate staircases for elderly & disable

·         User friendly metro stations with modern elevators

·         Parking facility at important hubs/locations.

·         Hassle free entry by means of Automatic fare collection system

·         Reduced wait time at counters through Automatic ticket vending machines

·         Public amenities at stations such as public address and information system, toilets, telephones & ATM’s.

In addition to these features, L & T Hyderabad Metro is all set to implement transit-oriented development model that involves planned development of areas along the metro corridor with pedestrian friendly initiatives, high-density and quality development spanning outwards from a radius of 1-1.5 kilometers from the metro stations.