Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL)
Indian Railways (IR) posted a 25% growth in its revenues to Rs. 2.40 lakh crore (US$ 29 billion) for the financial year 2022-23 (FY23).
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).
- World’s largest PPP in metro sector
- Covering total distance of 72 kms
- Connects major offices, retail and residential areas
- Daily average ridership stood at greater than 2.3 million per day in 2019
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) – World’s largest PPP in metro sector
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 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. 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 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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