Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Hyderabad Metro Rail Facilities

Hyderabad Metro Rail Salient Features


  • L & T MRNL of the $ 12 Billion ( 72,000 cr ) L & T group is the Concessionaire


  • Eco friendly elevated stations at every 1 km distance with natural ventilation – passenger access through staircases, escalators and lifts.


  • World class travel facility at affordable ticket prices ranging from Rs 8 /- to 19 /-


  • Lower energy consumption (1/5th of road vehicles) & significant reduction in air and noise pollution.


  • High efficiency in urban space usage, occupying just 2 meters (7ft) at ground level – one rail line equals to 7 bus lanes or 24car lanes


  • A 3-car (coach) train carries 1,000 passengers & 6-car train carries 2,000 passengers. Hyderabad Metro will carry more that 50,000 passengers per hour in each direction.


  • Video Cameras in coaches and CCTVs in stations for better security.


  • Substantial reduction in travel time with a maximum speed of 80 kmph and an average speed of 34kmph ( 3 times the road speed )


  • Frequency of 2 to 5 min during peak hours


  • Hyderabad Metro is an urban redesign effort to transform Hyderabad in to a people-friendly global city.


  • Green & eco-friendly mode of travel that reduces carbon emissions, fuel consumption & pollution


  • Easy commute for children, senior citizens, differently abled and women.


  • Comfortable air-conditioned coaches with automatic doors


  • ‘Seamless travel’ facility through integration with rail terminals, bus depots, MMTS stations & “Merry-go-round” feeder buses to nearby colonies and business areas/offices.


  • Single largest investment in Hyderabad/AP expected to generate about Rs 50,000 Cr. ( Rs 20,000 Cr direct + Rs 30,000 Cr. Indirect) investment in and around Hyderabad.

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