Telangana Proposes 162.5 km Expansion for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2
Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2 Project: Telangana govt submits 162-km expansion proposal to Centre – Check latest update
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The Telangana government has submitted a proposal for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2 project, encompassing 162.5 km across eight new corridors. The central government will review the proposal, which is subject to a detailed appraisal process before any approval can be granted.
- 01The proposal includes 162.5 km of new metro corridors in Hyderabad.
- 02Phase 2 is divided into two segments: Phase IIA (76.4 km) and Phase IIB (86.1 km).
- 03The estimated cost for Phase IIB is ₹19,579 crore (approximately $2.4 billion USD).
- 04A six-member committee has been formed to oversee the project.
- 05Approval timelines remain uncertain due to the detailed appraisal process.
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The Telangana government has formally submitted a proposal for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase 2 project, which aims to expand the metro network by 162.5 km through eight new corridors. This proposal includes 76.4 km in Phase IIA and 86.1 km in Phase IIB, with an estimated cost of ₹19,579 crore (approximately $2.4 billion USD) for Phase IIB alone. The Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, confirmed the receipt of this proposal in a response to Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on April 2, 2026. The approval process for such high-cost projects involves a comprehensive appraisal and examination by the central government, which means no specific timeline for approval can be established. Additionally, a committee led by the Chief Secretary of Telangana has been formed to manage the integration of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the metro project.
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The expansion of the metro rail network will improve public transportation in Hyderabad, potentially reducing traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity for commuters.
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