Metro Rail, the Right Value Add for Hyderabad

Hyderabad, considered among the fastest growing cities in the world is today teeming with a population of nearly one crore.  The rapid increase in the population of this city shows how it has become a haven for migrants and also as hub of opportunities and growth. The planners of modern Hyderabad have made slight progress but in a globalized world, where technology is the order of the day, there is a need for a smart and intelligent mode of transport that can revolutionize public transport in the city.

Hyderabad’s growth received a boost with the establishment of Central research institutes in different concerns of the city as well as the large public sector enterprises that have changed the landscape of Hyderabad. This was the scenario till mid- 1980s.However, with the city earning the tag of an IT destination and also providing the platform for the growth of bulk drug industry and biotech based companies, the city has witnessed a tremendous growth rate which somehow wasn’t  matched with improvements in public infrastructure.

It is an established fact across the world that no matter how many development projects are operationalized and how many industries come forward creating a perfect growth momentum, unless the infrastructure doesn’t  complement the growth, then there may a reversal of the growth rate in long-term. Hence, it is imperative for a burgeoning metropolis like Hyderabad to have an excellent infrastructure project like Hyderabad Metro Rail, that can alter the dynamics of growth and infact create the ground for future development, while plugging the gaps in terms of mass rapid transit systems that are seen as an effective solution.

Apart from making travel hassle-free, in an age of combating carbon emissions, an environment friendly transport system that can reduce vehicular traffic and also air and sound pollution is a welcome addition that can only propel the growth engine forward. The Metro rail project executed by L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited brings the best world-class expertise of the renowned engineering company, L&T to Hyderabad. Having created its first iconic building for IT development, Hi-tech city, L&T is a name synonymous with development in Hyderabad.

The tryst with L&T continues for Hyderabad now in the form of this futuristic infrastructure project spanning 71 kms in the first phase covering three dense corridors, criss crossing various corners of the city. Once Metro Rail gets operational, given the impressive construction pace combined with innovative engineering, the city is expected to get a significant growth push, not only as a destination of international companies but also as a city that boasts of sustainable public transport solutions, creating a right value add for the city.

Mobility and Metro Rail, Hand-in-Hand

Increasing consumption of fuel, the resulting pollution and inefficient spread of urban regions due to incessant expansion of private motorized transport make some of the compelling reasons for prioritization of public transport in one of the rapidly growing cities of the world like Hyderabad.

Investments in public transport have now become imperative. This fits in tune with the recently announced Metro Railway Policy by India’s Urban Development Ministry that encourages cities having a population of more two million populations towards planning and implementation of high speed metro rail systems which is now seen as a welcome initiative. Since larger cities are expected for accommodating most of the burgeoning urbanizing populations in future, the time has come to plan for long-term growth and mobility.

The metro rail, which takes years of groundwork for planning and implementation, plays a significant role for shaping the future. The successful progress of Hyderabad Metro in a record time has now strengthened the example of how metro can be an important option for urban transportation and the project is now facing aggressive phase of implementation.  The usefulness of a metro rail depends on how this becomes integrated with the functional and spatial planning of a city like Hyderabad. Urban regions witness high development close to the metro rail corridors leveraging the advantage of the high-capacity mass rapid transit system that could compensate for lopsided urban growth. The intense building activity across the main corridors, which can also enhance ridership during peak hours in a peak direction, could usher the metro rail network as an economically sustainable option.

In order for the metro rail to function well, there is a good feeder bus network for mobility, connecting the pedestrian paths including the feature of seamless modal transfer. It is important for expanding transport options, and along with comprehensive development, that accompanies a Metro rail for a city like Hyderabad, mobility within the city could be efficient and convenient. 

National Geographic's Documentary on Hyderabad Metro, October 19th!

World-class transport project for a city like Hyderabad has been a dream for many years in Hyderabad and today it is getting realized with the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The Metro Rail is rolling out at an impressive pace with the Metro coaches commencing their trail run as well. Ugadi, 2015 would be witnessing the launch of maiden commercial services for commuters on the Nagole-Mettuguda section of Nagole-Shilparamam corridor. The project is not only making Hyderabad proud, but also ushering an envious position for India.

National geographic Channel is widely known for its popularity as one of the leading international channels dedicated to highlight the beauty of nature and advancements in technology and innovations all over. For the first time ever, NCG would be showcasing an Indian project in the popular series ‘Megastructures’. National Geographic Channel is all set to premiere a film on the Hyderabad metro rail, currently under construction on ‘Megastructures’. This is an initiative of the Corporate Communications Team, L&T Metro Rail and marks the first such documentary involving an unprecedented public interface program undertaken by L&T Metro Rail that has attracted the attention of NGC.

The program titled 'Connecting the city of Nizams: Hyderabad Metro' would be featured on Oct 19 at 6 p.m. This would be first among a series of three films the channel would be telecasting , according to the project developer L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (LTMRHL), which is executing the Rs.14,132 crore infrastructure project. Such unique public interface programs has been initiated for the first time by any infrastructure company across the globe.

The program is expected to highlight projects, its important stakeholders and also how a complex project that was only a dream is now being brought to reality by some of the best engineers, planners and designers.

This marks a moment of reckoning for Hyderabad’s ambitious Metro rail project and the arrival of Global Hyderabad on a highly popular program in one of the most viewed channels. L&T Hyderabad Metro is now propelling the growth story of Hyderabad with a transportation system that is environment-friendly. The people of Hyderabad now look forward with much anticipation over ‘their’ Metro, which is expected to commence full-fledged operations in the next few years giving an impetus to the development of Hyderabad.

Retail spaces of Hyderabad Metro, a Boon for Businesses

The international infrastructure project Hyderabad Metro Rail is a futuristic project envisaged to revolutionize public transport in Hyderabad, giving a much-needed fillip to companies and business. The Metro Project is becoming quite popular as the much sought after transport system of the future is.

The complete span of Metro corridor that includes 65 world-class metro stations, depots, terminal stations, transit stations, girders, and viaducts are now open for businesses to market at cost-effective prices. You need to choose the space that benefits the most, attracting customers, and usher more visibility. Brand visibility is the most significant aspect for the success of most businesses and Hyderabad Metro is here to drive a new era of business growth for companies.

Hyderabad Metro is poised to create history, benefiting even companies by providing strategically unparalleled spaces for advertising and promotions. Leverage the advantage of metro for your business advantage. Get in touch with Metro team to choose the retail space that suits you the best that generates a significant momentum to your retail brand. Apart from outdoor advertising, the 65 metro stations are a potential gold mine where you can set up your shop!

Each station would be having 2000 to 8000 Sq.ft of retail Space, the store sizes of which vary from 300 to 1000 Sq.ft. Business can choose from the concourse at platform level, entry and exit points. Collaboration with metro is an exciting and resourceful experience too.

Businesses can set up laundry stores, kiosks, book shops, groceries, coffee shop, food courts, gift shops, dispensing units ATM’s, and many more. Metro rail, touted to be the popular transport system of future and is an ideal hub that would be frequented by customers of all ages and from all walks of life. Take maximum benefit from this opportunity to boost the success of businesses, both small and large. Metro’s retail space can be booked by branded companies, corporate and individual business, and others. A tryst with Metro for promotions, advertising and retail outlets; a great opportunity that is not to be missed.

Imagine your business advert, logo and product being displayed at Metro stations where thousands of commuters are expected to travel each day. Surely, for lakhs of customers in Hyderabad, the adverts placed at important locations of Metro, reflect highest form of branding-on-the move.

Hyderabad Metro Rail, an Efficient Transit System of the Future

For those who travel during rush hours in Hyderabad, maybe on an overcrowded bus while thousands of vehicles sound horns in a loud cacophony understand why the city needs an improvement in its public transport facilities on a priority basis. A city, with the size of Hyderabad rightly deserves a rail-based rapid transport system. This gap is now being filled with the Hyderabad Metro Rail.

Public transport is an important part of urban infrastructure and especially for a megacity like Hyderabad with its current population reaching 9 million, and projected to touch 13 million by 2025. Every year around 50,000 new vehicles are being added in Hyderabad and this is also expected to grow exponentially every year adding more to traffic chaos in the already congested roads of Hyderabad. During rush hours, the average speed on Hyderabad’s main thoroughfares does not exceed 15 to 20 km per hour. Apart from loss of valuable time, the noise pollution including the danger of accidents for pedestrians and heavy air pollution are something that does not augur well for a city, which has its goals set high for the future.

In order improve the overall quality of life; a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is the need of the hour in Hyderabad in order for providing an efficient, safe and reliable public transport. The first phase involves erection of an elevated rail system of 72 km length that connects different parts of Hyderabad and is also expected to significantly reduce the journey times.

A project of the scale of Hyderabad Metro Rail is an utmost necessity for the city and today the project is moving ahead at an impressive pace, creating new records unheard for any PPP project for a Metro and the first phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail is all set to be operational by 2017. The Metro Rail Project is a landmark project, bound to redefine the concept of mobility in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.  Efficient Transit is a vital link in ensuring the sustainability of urban regions as engines of vibrant economic growth. Mass Transit solutions require huge investments and Larsen & Toubro Limited commanding a rich experience in the construction of Metro, Railways, and Mono Rail Systems in different parts of the world is the company that is today propelling the development of Hyderabad Metro, laying the groundwork for an efficient transit system for the mega city.

     

National Geographic's Documentary on Hyderabad Metro!

World-class infrastructure, global project, international transport - these are some of the buzz words doing rounds for last few months and years in Hyderabad regarding the most awaited Hyderabad Metro project. True to its word, the Metro is rolling out at an impressive pace with even Metro coaches arriving off late and the trail run commencing. Ugadi, 2015 is all set to witness the launch of commercial services for commuters on Nagole-Mettuguda section. Now, there is one piece of breaking news that would not just make Hyderabad proud, but also India beam with pride.

National geographic Channel needs no introduction for its popularity as a prime international channel dedicated to showcase and highlight advancements in technology and the beauty of mother earth. For the first time ever, an Indian project is expected to be featured in the popular series ‘Megastructures’ on NGC. National Geographic Channel would telecast next month a film on the Hyderabad metro rail project, which is currently under construction, as part of its series on ‘Megastructures’. This is an initiative of the Corporate Communications Team, L&T Metro Rail This first documentary is more about the unique and unprecedented public interface program for an emotional connect that were undertaken by L&T Metro Rail which motivated NGC to showcase it.

The premiere titled 'Connecting the city of Nizams: Hyderabad Metro' will be Oct 19 at 6 p.m. This is the first among the series of three films the channel would be producing, according to L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (LTMRHL), the developer of Rs.14,132 crore infrastructure project. Such public interface programs have never been initiated by any infrastructure company across the globe.

LTMRHL officials have announced that this would be the first time that National Geographic Channel would be filming metro rail project as part of its series on megastructures.  The program involves how the project has involved important stakeholders and is also expected to focus on the collaboration by some of the best engineers, planners and designers.

This is indeed a moment of reckoning for Hyderabad and the ambitious Hyderabad project. This marks truly the arrival of Global Hyderabad given the fact that this program is highly popular around the world and one of the most viewed channels on YouTube as well.

LTMRHL  is all set to give a fillip to the growth story of Hyderabad, which is set to usher a paradigm shift when it comes to public transportation system that is effective and environment-friendly. Hyderabad now looks forward with much anticipation and excitement concerning their Metro and the stage is set for eventual completion of the project in next few years, giving the right impetus for the growth and development of Hyderabad.