L&T Hyderabad Broke The Bias On This Woman's Day

Hyderabad Metro Rail, the urban transportation icon of Hyderabad & the second-largest metro network in India, has attracted people from across the country. L&T is consistent in providing employment opportunities to everyone, irrespective of their gender. L&T strives to provide equal job opportunities and career growth.

Breaking barriers takes commitment and strength. And that is what has enabled L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (LTMRHL) to break barriers in the mass rapid transit system that it operates and within its organizational functions.

On 8 March – International Women`s Day – LTMRHL decided to break not only the gender bias but also the hierarchical bias. In its celebration, LTMRHL shone the limelight on several women employees who usually work behind the scenes and whose contributions seemingly go unnoticed. Such women are well known on the ground, but International Women's Day became a milestone when Hyderabad Metrorail lifted the women's workforce from the back end to the top.

L&T and its constituent business units have specifically adopted "Winspire" in addition to direct action to increase women's participation in the large workforce. Winspire is not a "one-off" event and will be seen on a large scale in all industries over the next few years. According to the data, it can be seen that there is a consistent rise in the admission of females at three main entry levels- the Graduate, post-graduate, and management trainees in many group companies. 

Hyderabad Metro Rail organized various activities, celebrating the day with a difference. Management in the backseat was one of the unique events when senior management from L&TMHRL, including the MD, took a back seat and the unsung women workforce rose to the occasion.

This time, all work was done by base housekeeping, maintenance, and security staff. This female staff was directly involved in the event's conception and execution, celebrations, lamp lighting, guest speaker blessings, and other engagement activities.

 Mrs. Anurada, Mrs. Shashikara, Mrs. Rama, Mrs. Upendra, and Mrs. Renuka lit up the auspicious ceremonial lamps. According to her statement, it was the first time in her life. Security guard Asha led all the activities surrounding the all-day celebration. She expressed her excitement for getting her attention at this event, and she said it was one of the best opportunities in her career. 

Her colleague Bhagyalakshmi was also excited to be nominated as a VIP guest. She shares her joy and is in the spotlight during this one-of-a-kind occasion. She took on her responsibility to congratulate guests with great honour. She later confessed that this opportunity raised her self-esteem and that she was confident in facing such a large gathering and doing something that she’s never done before. She absolutely loved the experience. As did ticket collector Supriya and security guard Anuradha who were chosen to congratulate other guests. They couldn't hide their excitement about being part of the team that drives the event. 

Hyderabad Metro Rail devised a novel approach involving women in the workforce by engaging with the community. Hyderabad Metro Rail invited change agents from the city who are actively involved in social welfare and women empowerment. Mr. Kamal Nayak - Founder of Good Universe, and Anusha Bhardwaj - Executive Director for Voice4Girls, took part in this unique activity, which included a special metro train travel from Ameerpet to Nagole Metro Station, accompanied by metro rail women station controllers, loco pilots, and technical staff.

Anusha Bhardwaj and Kamal Nayak connected with the female metro personnel and became a part of their life during the 35-minute commute. The female metro employees talked about their experiences working for Hyderabad Metro Rail and its impact on their personal and professional lives.

Lakshmi Kaavya and Soujanya Thalluri, both technical employees, spoke about their experiences in the male-dominated field of back-end technical assistance.

Kamal Nayak, who hails from Odisha, was ecstatic to have taken his first metro ride, and he was even more ecstatic to have done so with the female metro workers who run the metro train operations.

Anusha Bhardwaj described her voyage on the metro train as "one of the most amazing experiences I've ever taken." For her, conversing with the female metro employees while travelling was a fantastic experience. She expressed her gratitude to Hyderabad Metro Rail for providing such an interesting platform.

This was when everyone felt connected and bonded with the overarching fold of L&TMRHL, pledging to keep levelling any biases and gaps while enabling the right platforms of opportunities. The fun opportunity became even more memorable when all employees promised to connect, build bonds, keep away all prejudices and promote each other's growth. LTMRHL not only fills geographic distances but also strengthens relationships and supports the path for those who pursue a passion.

L&T Metro Suvarna Offers 2021

Good Times beckon! Now, if you’re a Hyderabad metro traveller, you’re in for a treat with L&T Hyderabad Metro Suvarna Offers 2021.

So, get ready to enjoy massive discounts and incredible rewards with these three amazing offers, active since October 2021. Don’t forget to read through fully to take advantage of these limited-time offers.

Here’s what they look like: 

3 Metro Suvarna Offers You Absolutely Shouldn’t Miss

Offer 1: Trip Pass Offer 

Irrespective of your zone, you can pay for 20 trips and get ten more trips free. All you need to do is purchase the 30 trips package and save big on your monthly metro travel expenses. 

Note: You can take advantage of this offer using your Hyderabad metro smart card only. 

Validity Period: Starts from the date of purchase of the package and lasts till 30 trips. You can avail of this offer from 18th Oct 2021 to 15th Jan 2022.

To know more, rush to your nearest metro station today!

Offer 2: Green Line Offer

With this offer, travel anywhere between MGBS and JBS Parade Ground Metro Stations with the maximum metro fare cap being Rs.15! Imagine the ability to travel across nine stations for a meagre fee of Rs.15! That’s what you get with this offer! Plus, you can avail of this offer no matter what mode of ticketing you use.

Use your smart card, paper ER ticket, mobile or digital QR tickets to make the most of this offer today!

Validity Period: 18th Oct 2021 to 15th Jan 2022

For more details, reach out to your nearest metro station. We’d be happy to help you out!

Offer 3: Monthly Lucky Draw

What if we tell you that your usual metro travel can win you attractive prizes! Sounds too lucrative, right? Hyderabad Metro Suvarna 2021 offers make it a reality. 

With a minimum of 20 trips per month on your smart card only, you stand a chance to win some really exciting prizes. Here’s how it goes:

From October 2021 to March 2022, a lucky draw winner will be chosen every month. During this time, five winners are to be announced and rewarded in the coming month. 

Take part in the lucky draw with either of these methods:

• Share your Smart Card details and mobile number at the metro station’s ticket counter.

(OR) 

• Use T-Savaari Mobile App

1. Download the app

2. Go to ‘View Balance/Recharge’

3. Click on ‘Add Card’

4. Enter your details

Validity period: October 2021 to March 2022

In the End

Make the most of these incredible Metro Suvarna offers! Rush to your nearest metro station today for more details! 

We Are Taking Precautions So That You Can Take a Safe Journey!

Our aim has always been to serve you to the best of our abilities. The pandemic had, however, put a stop on us helping you reach your destinations. But now we are ready to serve you once again. We are back more prepared and more equipped than before. 

With your safety as our topmost priority, we are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to make sure your journey with us is a safe one. We are your partners in safe travel. Let us tell you how we are making your trips safe,

• Cleaning and Sanitization – Regular cleaning and sanitizing is an extremely effective way to protect yourself against the virus. And we have incorporated this practice thoroughly. We are regularly cleaning and sanitizing every possible object and surface that comes in contact with you or our staff. This includes everything from handrails, ticket counters, security area, seats, gates, escalators, front and rear cabins to AFC/ticket entry gates, lifts, stairs, platforms, floors, AC ducts, and metro coaches.

• Regular Briefings – All our staff gets regular briefings from our station controller. These briefings include the do’s and don’ts for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone. With a daily reminder, we aim to leave no scope of mistake from our staff’s side.

• Isolation Room – In the event of an unforeseen situation, we have also set up an isolation room at the station. If the need is, we are fully prepared to put people in isolation until we can get help.

• Cashless and Contactless Ticket Bookings – To transform the ticket booking process into a cashless and contactless one, we are taking the help of our app, TSavaari. We also hope to encourage you to make use of the app to book your tickets and make your journey completely contactless.

• Our staff’s taking precautions as well – Masks are mandatory for all our staff at all the time. All of them are also required to undergo thermal screening every day. And along with all this, they use hand sanitizers whenever they are going to enter a cabin.

• Helpline Number – We have also set up helpline numbers that you can to contact us in case of any emergencies. Our dedicated staff will answer all your queries and assist in all the ways possible.

• Limits on Lifts – Lifts are tiny spaces, and people crowding in it could be very dangerous. Hence, we have put a maximum limit on the people entering the lift. So, there can be only three people at any given time in the lift. 

In this fight for your safety, we will need your support. We request you for your cooperation so that we can make your journey more safe and secure. Let’s fight this pandemic together, come travel with us in safety.

 

All The Answers You Need About Hyderabad Metro Rail!

With Hyderabad Metro Rail now being operational upto Hitec City, it is a huge sigh of

relief for the corporate sector! Do you want to opt the metro rail as your daily mode of

transportation, but are apprehensive about it as you have a few questions to ask?

What is Hyderabad Metro Rail? Why should you use the metro? How are you

supposed to take the metro? And a few other questions? Read on to find the answers

to all your questions.

Why Hyderabad Metro Rail?

With more than 8 million people living in Hyderabad, our city of pearls is a densely

populated city. Every morning on our way to work we encounter traffic & pollution

and as a result get late to work.

Hyderabad Metro Rail is the solution to avoid all of it. With a frequency of 6-8 minutes,

the metro is always on time and takes you to your destination on time.

Not just that, with air-conditioned coaches, you can avoid the harsh air pollution that

you face everyday and relax on your way to work.

It is a very safe and seamless mode of transport, as all the metro stations are always

under CCTV surveillance and are monitored very closely. With special seats

reserved for women, they can travel comfortably in the metro.

How To Use Hyderabad Metro Rail?

You can use the metro by either purchasing a ticket or a smart card in the ticketing

counter at the Concourse Level. Then, you should proceed for the security check.

Once the check has been completed you should go to your respective platform and

take the train.

Every metro station has sign boards in various languages that guide you in the right

direction.

For more information, you can read our blog

http://lnthydmetrorail.blogspot.com/2018/12/a-guide-to-hyderabad-metro-rail.html

What Are The Facilities Available At Hyderabad Metro Rail?

Our metro stations are beyond just metro stations, as they have multiple eateries

where you can savour your favourite food, retail outlets where you can shop for your

everyday needs, pharmacies for any medical emergencies, etc.

All the essentials like washrooms (free for all) and first aid boxes are available at

every metro station.

You can navigate through the metro station using either elevators, escalators or

stairs.

How Should Reach From The Metro Station To My Final Destination?

Hyderabad Metro Rail provides various last mile connectivity options that take you

to the very last mile of your destination.

Few modes of transport available are: Smart bikes, E-bikes, cabs, Zoom cars, autos

etc. Now, Hyderabad Metro Rail also has Feeder and Winger services from a few

metro stations.

For more information, you can approach our customer service desk at the metro

station.

Who Handles The Operations of Hyderabad Metro Rail?

Keolis Hyderabad Mass Rapid Transit System a special purpose company formed

by KEOLIS was chosen by L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd. to manage the Operations

and Maintenance of the Hyderabad Metro Rail. Keolis is a French company currently

present in 15 countries.

We hope that we have answered your questions about Hyderabad Metro Rail. Go

on, join our family and make travel a therapy!

Reuniting Lost Belongings With Their Owners

What is Lost & Found?

The Lost & Found team at Hyderabad Metro Rail retrieves any item that happened to be lost or misplaced by commuters during the course of their journey or on station premises with items ranging from valuables like jewellery, wallets, cell phones or any other objects of interest.

In addition to retrieving items, they put in extensive efforts to have the items returned to their respective owners. The team informs the customers if the item is recovered. Also, if you find anything suspicious, please report to the station staff immediately on 040-2333-2555.

Ever since the inception of Hyderabad Metro Rail, there have been numerous reports and incidents of items being misplaced or lost by commuters during their journey or on metro station premises and the successful recovery of the same lost items. Here are some amazing stats pertaining to lost and found items:

Till date, there have been 850 cases of lost and found reported to the authorities. Out of that, we have returned approx..400 items to their respective owners.

200 accolades have been given so far.

Here are a few success stories of Lost & Found where our exemplary service touched hearts:

• A passenger by the name Rohini Rao happened to forget her bag at the SR Nagar metro station at the ticket counter while on a visit to Numaish. Upon being alerted, she returned to the station four hours after the incident and to her surprise, she noticed that the metro staff had kept the bag safe and secure. She also claimed that the bag had sarees worth Rs 12000. She thanked Hyderabad Metro Rail for their service.

• A metro commuter with the name SK Noorjahan forgot to collect her handbag at the baggage scanner while travelling from the Miyapur metro station. The Miyapur Station controller, Srinivas, was proactive, and traced her promptly by sending a message from the station’s operation control centre and wasted no time in handing her back the bag which contained her cell phone, cash worth Rs 30,770/- and headphones. She was pleased with the service from the Hyderabad metro rail staff and thanked each member of the staff personally to express her gratitude.

• A commuter by the name Ashish Samyal happened to misplace his wallet while travelling in the metro on the 12th of February, 2019. Upon discovering that, he informed Hyderabad Metro Rail authorities. The following day, he received a call from Hyderabad Metro Rail employee Ms Sravanthi, who informed him that his wallet had been found and he could come and collect it from the metro station. Impressed with their proactiveness, in his own words, he said “I am delighted. Kudos to Hyderabad Metro Rail.”

With the above incidents and many other success stories of kindness, gratitude, compassion and going out of one’s way, the metro staff have gained a very healthy reputation over the little time since its inception.

We Will Keep Striving To Serve Passengers With The Best Service.

Connecting You From Ameerpet To Hi-Tech City

Since the inception of Hyderabad Metro Rail, it has started its commercial operations in 2 corridors and has become the favourite mode of public transport in Hyderabad.

The countdown for a comfortable commuting experience is now over. Hyderabad Metro Rail inaugurated the commencement of the much-awaited stretch from Ameerpet to Hi-Tech City, which covers 8.4 km and 8 new stations.

The time and distance to commute from Ameerpet to Hi-Tec City, or vice versa, are now about 18.5 minutes and 8.4 km respectively. Now that the new stretch has been launched, our riders will no more have to worry about reaching their destination on time.

The key elements of this new stretch are as follows:

1. Be The First One To Reach Work

Hi-Tec City and Ameerpet are home to a majority of the corporate workplaces and healthcare BPO institutes and research labs. These two routes are well connected to various other major parts of the city. During the peak hours of morning and evening, these routes reach gridlocks and we are stuck on these jam-packed roads for hours.

Commuting via Hyderabad Metro Rail ensures a seamless journey where you get to sit back and relax as the metro train is well-equipped with many basic amenities.

2. Time, Safety & Comfort

Hyderabad Metro Rail has transported more than 1 lac riders each day since its operations began. We marked over 50 million riders cumulatively this year on 09^th March 2019

Our services to our passengers is of the utmost importance. We ensure their safe and comfortable journey until they have reached their destination.

The metros are equipped with AC, charging points, comfortable seats and so much more. What’s better than enjoying your ride to your destination in utmost comfort?

We have an extra pair of eyes for our riders safety. Each platform has several cameras installed and so does the metro train.

Read a book on your way home or listen to music, it's your call, but be rest assured that you’ll enjoy every second in the metro.

3. Home In Less Than Half An Hour

Parents usually worry about their children's transport to schools and colleges. Although various educational institutions have a transport facility, the fee structure for the same can be quite high.

With several prestigious schools & colleges located close in the Ameerpet to HiTec City stretch, your child is sure to reach an hour early rather than a minute too late.

It reduces the journey time by 50-75%.

When students opt for commuting via Hyderabad Metro Rail, parents can be certain of their safety and security.

The main aim of Hyderabad Metro rail is to provide its patrons with an eco-friendly mode of public transport, which causes less sound pollution and zero air pollution.

4. Adding More Fun To Your Weekend Plans

The Ameerpet to Hi-Tec City  stretch has got a plethora of entertainment hubs and eateries. Malls like Galleria Mall, Hyderabad Central and Inorbit, are located in close proximity of this location.

Jubilee Hills, which is a hub for a lot of drive-ins, restaurants and gaming centres, is one of the 8 stations. You can make use of Hyderabad Metro Rail and enjoy this seamless journey.

Catching up with friends over lunch or a movie? Hyderabad Metro Rail ensures that you’re always on time.

After the success of previous operations, Hyderabad Metro Rail has finally implemented this stretch to ensure that our riders get to travel in a luxurious and safe mode of transport. For people living and working in the Ameerpet to Hi-Tec City stretch, which passes through 8 stations, life just got a lot more easier and convenient!

Ameerpet Metro Station: Your One Stop Solution For Everything!

Hyderabad Metro Rail, since its inauguration, has grown rapidly and is the most preferred daily commute.

Ameerpet Metro Station is one of the busiest metro stations and is also located in the heart of Hyderabad. It is built keeping in mind the interest and conveniences of commuters.

Passengers are provided with facilities such as escalators and elevators to reach the station comfortably. The station is also equipped with announcement boards, electronic display systems, etc to keep the passengers updated at all times.

The station also has service roads underneath to provide last mile connectivity by allowing other public transportation systems to be parked for dropping/picking passengers right in front of the station, without interrupting traffic.

Ameerpet Metro Station has retail shops, a medical store, eateries and a lot more that will cater to all kinds of needs of the travellers.

Here is a blueprint of the retail therapy available at Ameerpet Metro Station:

Grab a roll on the go!

With eateries like Subway available at Ameerpet Metro Station, it's easy to pack your food or have a quick bite while on your way to work or back home.

The very famous ‘Dadus Mithal’ is available at Ameerpet Metro Station. The place is beautifully decorated and offers a wide variety of mouth-watering sweets, appetizers, main course etc.

If you are looking to have a meal with your family, this place has a good seating area with tables & chairs and can accommodate your family perfectly well. Indulge yourself in these delicacies while you wait to board the train!

Shopping needs no reason!

Making your journey with Ameerpet Metro Station more exciting and convenient. Kiosks selling accessories, Pashmina scarves & shawls, the very famous kolhapuris and much more help commuters save time by shopping on the move without having to step out of the station.

Local cafe!

If you’re a Hyderabadi food lover, you’ll surely love hanging out at the local cafe available at Ameerpet Metro Station. It is a startup company that provides tasty local dishes in true Hyderabadi “Galli” style at very reasonable prices.

Grocery shopping!

It’s a routine for a majority of the population to buy groceries on their way back home. With that said, Ameerpet Metro Station now has an outlet of Ratnadeep to make grocery shopping a piece of cake.

This grocery supermarket is widely known and has its branches spread across the city. From basics like sugar and flour to products like fruits and nuts are available fresh daily. You will enjoy a broad selection of high-quality products for your entire family right at your metro station.

ATM:

Don’t have hard cash in your pocket? That’s no reason to worry anymore! ATMs at Ameerpet Metro Station make money withdrawals easy and convenient for passengers.

By having these facilities at Ameerpet Metro Station, we want our riders to enjoy not only their journey in the metro train but also at the station.