Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 is about 63 km project with an Airport Express Line is currently in the proposal stage. In February 2020, its detailed project report (DPR) with 3 new lines & extensions of existing lines was submitted to the Telangana government for approval.
Further, as per the latest plan revealed by Hyderabad Metro’s MD, the Phase 2 project will include 4 elevated corridors – 1 new line and 3 extensions of the existing lines built in the 67 km Phase 1 project. Now, it hasn’t been finalized whether this phase will be developed on the EPC method or on the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) route.
- In conclusion, estimated Cost: Rs. 8453 crore (Pending Route Finalization & Approval)
- Phase 2 Deadline: Not Finalized (Pending Route Finalization & Approval)
- Completion Estimate: 2030 (no sooner, if approved by state government in 2023)
New Plan Hyderabad Metro Phase 2
Airport Express Line: Mindspace Junction – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA)
- Length: 32 km
- Type: Elevated (28.5 km), At-Grade (1 km) & Underground (2.5 km)
- Number of Stations: 8
- Stations Names: Bio-Diversity Junction, Nanakramguda, Narsingi, TS Police Academy, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Airport Cargo, Airport Terminal
Note: Most importantly, this new line will pass through Gachibowli and Himayathsagar via the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to connect up with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. So, its Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this extension was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in 2018-19. As a result, the line is estimated to cost Rs. 6,250 cr and will be executed by Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) – a new special purpose vehicle. Therefore, funds are expected to be provided by Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and GMR Group.
The following are the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 Developments
Red Line Extension: Miyapur – Lakdikapul
- Length: 26 km
- Type: Elevated
Note: Subsequently, this extension will connect and pass through Miyapur – BHEL – Kondapur – Gachibowli – Raidurg – Mehdipatnam – Masab Tank – Lakdi Ka Pul (located also on the Red Line). Meanwhile, intersecting itself to form a small ring for the north-west quadrant of the city.
Blue Line Extension: Raidurg – Mindspace
- Length: 1 km
- Type: Elevated (1 km)
- Number of Stations: 1
- Stations Names: Mindspace Junction (interchange with Airport Express Line)
Blue Line Extension: Nagole – LB Nagar
- Length: 5 km
- Type: Elevated
Note: In other words, this small extension of the Blue Line will connect up to the Red Line’s Nagole Station. Hence, both station boxes at LB Nagar will likely be connected via foot overbridge (FOB). As a result, as the Red Line’s station is about 400m away from the Inner Ring Road.
