Salient Features of Hyderabad Metro Rail

Salient Features of Hyderabad Metro Rail

• 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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