Hyderabad (Metro Rail News): Hyderabad Metro Phase 2B has received clearance from the state cabinet on 5 June 2025. The project will be implemented at the cost of ₹19,579 crore jointly by the State and Central Governments.
About Phase 2B of the Hyderabad Metro Project
The project will cover about an 86.1 km route. The proposed expansion under Phase 2B of the Hyderabad Metro includes three key corridors:
Corridor 1:
- Type: Elevated & Underground
- Route – Shamshabad Airport to Future City
- Length – 39.6 km (21km Elevated + 1.5km Underground + 17 km At grade)
Corridor 2:
- Type: Elevated
- Route – Jubilee Bus Station to Medchal
- Length – 24.5 km
- Stations – 18
Corridor 3:
- Stations – 14
- Type: Elevated & Underground
- Route – Jubilee Bus Station to Shamirpet
- Length – 22 km (20.35 Elevated + 1.65km Underground
The project proposals will be submitted to the Central Government for joint implementation.
Completion of DPR for Phase 2B
Recently, Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) announced the completion of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the proposed Phase 2B of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. These reports provide comprehensive insights into the planned expansion, including route alignments, cost estimates, and implementation strategies.
Hyderabad Metro: Operational Overview
The Hyderabad Metro is managed by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL). Currently, it’s operational across three corridors and covers a total distance of 69 kilometres. It stands out as the largest metro project globally developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) framework
