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Hyderabad Metro to Get 60 New Coaches

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail network is set to receive 60 new coaches in the coming months as the Telangana government moves to strengthen public transport infrastructure and meet the growing demand for metro services.

According to ABN, officials of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) have initiated the process to award a manufacturing contract to an Indian company under the Centre’s “Make in India” initiative. The move has been taken on the directions of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who has instructed officials to finalise the company and ensure that the new coaches are rolled out at the earliest.

The addition of 60 coaches is expected to significantly improve the capacity of the Hyderabad Metro system and help accommodate the steadily increasing number of passengers. With rising ridership, the expansion is aimed at providing more frequent and efficient services across the existing metro corridors.

The first phase of Hyderabad Metro was opened in November 2017. At present, metro services operate across three major corridors — LB Nagar-Miyapur, JBS-MGBS and Nagole-Raidurg — covering a total distance of around 69.2 km.

The network currently handles nearly 4.6 lakh commuters every day, with around 1,200 trips being operated daily. With passenger numbers continuing to rise, the introduction of additional coaches is expected to ease overcrowding during peak hours and improve the overall travel experience.

The proposed manufacturing contract will also support the government’s focus on promoting domestic production and strengthening Indian capabilities in the urban transportation sector.

The arrival of the new coaches is expected to mark an important step in expanding Hyderabad Metro’s operational capacity and preparing the network to handle future growth in passenger demand.

PM Modi to Launch ₹7,823 Crore Development Projects in Hyderabad on May 10

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹7,823 crore during his visit to Hyderabad on May 10, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy announced on Thursday.

Addressing the media, Kishan Reddy said this would be PM Modi’s first visit to Telangana after assuming office for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister. Following the launch of various infrastructure initiatives, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a massive public meeting at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.

According to the Union Minister, several major railway, highway, and industrial projects aimed at boosting Telangana’s infrastructure and economic growth will be dedicated to the nation during the visit.

Among the key projects, PM Modi will virtually lay the foundation stone for national highway works worth nearly ₹3,175 crore in the Mahabubnagar region. He will also inaugurate the third railway line between Kazipet and Vijayawada, developed at a cost of approximately ₹1,243 crore.

The Prime Minister will further inaugurate the upgraded Hafeezpet and Jogulamba railway stations. Kishan Reddy stated that railway projects worth nearly ₹85,000 crore are currently under implementation across Telangana. He also highlighted the extension of Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) train services from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta.

The upcoming projects also include a petroleum products terminal aimed at strengthening the region’s industrial and energy infrastructure.

Emphasising the Centre’s focus on Telangana’s development, Kishan Reddy said the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal is progressing rapidly. He also noted that the Central government would take an immediate decision on the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is submitted.

During the public meeting organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), PM Modi is expected to thank the people of Telangana for supporting the BJP in the recent Lok Sabha and Legislative Council elections. The party plans to mobilise lakhs of supporters from Hyderabad and various districts across the state for the event.

Kishan Reddy added that the Prime Minister would also speak about the achievements of his government, including progress in infrastructure, engineering, and national security sectors, while seeking the continued support and blessings of the people of Telangana.