Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has sought Union government approval for Phase II of the metro project, proposing 162 km of new lines, including airport connectivity to both terminals. The plan also introduces a revised funding model aimed at accelerating construction and easing fiscal pressure.
Phase I, spanning 69.2 km across three corridors, became operational in 2017 after launching in 2012. Built at a cost of Rs 221.48 bn under a public-private partnership led by Larsen & Toubro Limited, it connected Miyapur–LB Nagar, Jubilee Bus Station–Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station, and Nagole–Raidurg. Although once seen as a landmark PPP, the network has slipped in national rankings, prompting a renewed expansion push.
The proposed Phase II will feature elevated and underground stretches, along with station and depot upgrades to enhance capacity and improve intermodal connectivity. While cost-sharing details and timelines remain under discussion, HMRL says the expansion is intended to widen the network’s catchment and support long-term urban growth, subject to central clearance.
