Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced plans to extend Hyderabad Metro Rail to Medchal and Shamirpet, calling it a New Year gift for the northern part of the city.
This much-awaited decision is expected to transform transportation in North Hyderabad by addressing long-standing traffic issues and improving connectivity.
He directed Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) managing director N.V.S. Reddy to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for two new Metro corridors —Paradise-Medchal (23 kilometres) and JBS-Shamirpet (22 kilometres). These extensions are to be included as part of Metro Rail Phase-2 Part-'B'.
On Wednesday, the Chief Minister held discussions with principal secretary for municipal administration, Dana Kishore, and HAML MD N.V.S. Reddy about the preparation of these DPRs. He instructed that the reports be completed within three months and sent for state government approval before submission to the Government of India.
The Paradise-Medchal corridor will span 23 kilometres, passing through key locations such as Tadbund, Bowenpally, Suchitra Circle, Kompally, Gundlapochampally, Kandlakoya, and the ORR exit. The JBS-Shamirpet corridor will cover 22 kilometres and traverse areas like Vikrampuri, Karkhana, Trimulgherry, Lothkunta, Alwal, Bolarum, Hakimpet, Tumkunta, and the ORR exit.
The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of consulting Malkajgiri MP Etala Rajender, to incorporate his insights and address local concerns.
In line with the collaborative model adopted for Phase-2 'A', the Chief Minister has proposed that Phase-2 'B' be executed as a joint venture between the Central and State Governments. This approach is expected to expedite approvals and funding for the project.
Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, who has long advocated for Metro expansion in this region, expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking swift action. “The extension of the Metro to Shamirpet and Medchal will address the transportation challenges faced by residents and promote the region's development," he said.
Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajashekar Reddy hailed the decision as a significant milestone for North Hyderabad. "The Metro Rail Project from Paradise to Medchal and JBS to Shamirpet will be a boon for the region. This extension is a dream come true for residents who have long sought improved connectivity," he said.
Rajashekar Reddy had recently raised the issue in the Legislative Assembly on December 20 and personally met the Chief Minister to emphasise the necessity of extending Metro services to these areas.
