Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL)
India is making a record investment in railway infrastructure, with the Union Budget FY27 allocating a capital expenditure of US$ 33.16 billion to modernize the rail network.
The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project is the world's largest Public Private Partnership Project (PPP) in the metro sector. The metro network will cover a total distance of around 72 Km across three corridors, transporting Hyderabad to the future. The project brings together 'best in class' resources and technology in every aspect of the project - Stations, Station Planning, Rolling Stock, Track Work, Depots, AFC, Power Supply, Traction and SCADA System, Signalling and Train Control System, Telecom System, MEP. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 14,132 crores (US$ 2.01 billion).
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) – World’s largest PPP in metro sector
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
HMRL is launching India’s first fully automated multi-level parking at Nampally, using Germany’s ‘Palis’ technology. The 15-floor complex, with ten parking levels, accommodates 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers, operating entirely via sensors. Hyderabad Metro announces TUTEM app for urban transit to enhance mobility and safe accessibility has been developed with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help women travellers reach their destination safely. |
| 2024 |
The commissioning of new metro train sets is expected to take 12-15 months, according to L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad's CEO and Managing Director Mr. K.V.B. Reddy. In January 2024, the Telangana government formally approved the newly designated routes for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), encompassing a total distance of 70 kilometers. |
| 2023 |
In November 2023, the newsletter of Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) won the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) national award for 2023. The Government of Telangana approved the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project – Phase III on July 31, 2023. Part B – Corridor is planned to cover the 158 km stretch of the ORR. Part C – Corridor is planned from Jubilee Bus Station to Tumkunta (18.5 km) and another from Paradise junction to Kandlakoya via Kompally (18.5 km). Hyderabad metro introduces safe coaches for women with extra surveillance and facilities to provide extra safety to women. |
| 2020 |
Hyderabad Metro Rail became the second largest metro rail network in the country with the launch of another stretch of 11 kms |
| 2019 |
Started the trial runs in metro corridor-II (JBS-Falaknuma) Hyderabad Metro Rail crossed another significant milestone with the number of passengers travelling on trains crossing the three lakh mark for the first time. |
| 2019 |
L&T Hyderabad Metro to install 8 MWp solar rooftop capacity by end of 2019 |
| 2018 |
Surpasses 20 million ridership milestone |
| 2017 |
Hyderabad Metro Rail inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| 2016 |
Commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) authorisation for opening of 8.05 km long elevated section |
| 2015 |
Approval of Signalling and Telecom system of Hyderabad Metro Rail project by Railway Board |
| 2013 |
Final approval of Viability Gap Funding of Rs. 1,458 crore (US$ 174.88 million) by the Centre |
| 2012 |
Formal inauguration of Metro Rail works by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (undivided) |
| 2011 |
Financial Closure, submission for Escrow, Substitution Agreement, Common Loan Agreement. |
| 2010 |
Concession Agreement signed with LTMRHL (L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited). |
| 2010 |
Financial bids opened for second time |
| 2007 |
Formation of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited |
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