Hyderabad Metro Phase-2: Revanth Reddy pushes to fast-track old city corridor
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has pushed officials to fast-track the long-pending 7.5-km old city Metro corridor from MGBS to Chandrayangutta, directing simultaneous road widening, land acquisition, and tender initiation — while also calling in Delhi Metro for technology advice. The move signals urgency on a route that connects one of Hyderabad's most congested and underserved zones.
Key Takeaways
CM Revanth Reddy on 11 August directed officials to expedite Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 works in the old city.
Road widening and tender initiation ordered for the 7.5-km MGBS–Chandrayangutta corridor.
Officials instructed to consult Delhi Metro on appropriate technology for the old city stretch.
Additional metro coaches to be procured to handle rising ridership on the existing network.
Pending land acquisition for the Phase-2 corridor directed to be finalised immediately.
Preliminary review of the Invest Telangana Global Summit (December) also held at the same meeting.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, 11 August directed senior officials to accelerate Metro Rail construction in Hyderabad's old city under the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 project. The directive came during a high-level review meeting with officials of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL), signalling a push to extend the network into one of the city's most densely populated and historically underserved corridors.
Key Directives on the Old City Corridor
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Revanth Reddy instructed authorities to complete road widening works along the 7.5-km stretch from MGBS to Chandrayangutta at an accelerated pace and to simultaneously initiate the tender process for Metro works on this corridor. The Chief Minister also directed officials to finalise pending land acquisition plans without further delay.
Notably, Revanth Reddy instructed officials to consult the Delhi Metro for guidance on the appropriate technology to be deployed on the MGBS–Chandrayangutta corridor — a step that suggests the state is evaluating specialised engineering solutions suited to the old city's narrow and heritage-sensitive streetscape.
Addressing Rising Ridership Pressure
The Chief Minister flagged the steadily increasing passenger load on the existing Hyderabad Metro network and directed officials to take immediate steps to manage demand. These include adding extra coaches to existing train sets and procuring additional metro rail coaches. The old city extension, once operational, is expected to significantly expand the Metro's catchment into areas currently reliant on congested road transport.
Invest Telangana Global Summit Also Reviewed
The review meeting also covered preliminary arrangements for the 'Invest Telangana Global Summit' scheduled for December. Officials discussed organisational logistics, plans to felicitate prominent figures from various business sectors, and the Chief Minister's directive that the summit meet international standards to attract global investment to Telangana.
Revanth Reddy also asked officials to submit a detailed report on investments secured and progress achieved following last year's summit, and to prepare fresh plans to further improve investment inflows.
Officials Present at the Meeting
The review was attended by State Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, Government Advisors Ramakrishna Rao and NVS Reddy, HMRL Managing Director Sarfaraz Ahmed, Additional Managing Director Ajit Reddy, and other senior officials.
With tenders yet to be floated and land acquisition still pending, the timeline for the old city Metro corridor will depend heavily on how swiftly these administrative hurdles are cleared in the months ahead.
Point of View
Heritage-constrained streetscape has made it one of the harder engineering and political problems in Hyderabad's urban transport plan. Directing Delhi Metro for technology consultation is a pragmatic move, but the real bottleneck remains land acquisition, which the CM acknowledged is still pending. Simultaneously pushing road widening, tenders, land acquisition, and coach procurement in a single review meeting reflects political urgency — possibly linked to the December investment summit optics — more than a sequenced execution plan. The test will be whether the tender process actually launches before the next review cycle.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 old city corridor?
It is a planned 7.5-km Metro extension from MGBS to Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad's old city, part of the broader Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-2 project. The corridor aims to connect one of the city's most densely populated zones to the existing Metro network.
Why has CM Revanth Reddy directed consultation with Delhi Metro?
CM Revanth Reddy instructed officials to consult Delhi Metro to determine the most suitable technology for the MGBS–Chandrayangutta stretch. The old city's narrow lanes and heritage structures likely require specialised engineering solutions different from the elevated viaducts used elsewhere in the Hyderabad network.
What is the current status of the old city Metro project?
As of 11 August , road widening work is ongoing but needs to be accelerated, land acquisition is still pending finalisation, and the tender process for Metro construction on the corridor is yet to be initiated, according to the CMO.
Why is Hyderabad Metro adding more coaches?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy noted that ridership on the existing Hyderabad Metro network has been steadily increasing. To manage the growing passenger load, he directed officials to add extra coaches to existing trains and procure additional metro rail coaches.
What is the Invest Telangana Global Summit?
The Invest Telangana Global Summit is an investment conclave scheduled for December , aimed at attracting global businesses to Telangana. The CM has directed that the event be organised to international standards and has asked officials for a progress report on investments from last year's edition.
