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Telangana CM seeks central approval for Hyderabad metro rail phase-II
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pressed the Centre in New Delhi for early approval of Hyderabad metro rail Phase-II as a joint state-centre project. He also pushed for Phase-III considerations, including an RGIA–Bharat Future City corridor, and highlighted Phase-I's takeover to streamline future expansions.
Why It Matters
The request signals ongoing central-state collaboration on a major urban transport project, with potential implications for Hyderabad's mobility and long-term urban development.
Timeline
4 Events
Phase-I takeover referenced to streamline future expansions
May 6, 2026
The Chief Minister stated that Hyderabad metro rail Phase-I is now under the Telangana government's control after being taken over from L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL), with the aim of facilitating smoother execution and integration of future phases.
Phase-III consideration: RGIA–Bharat Future City corridor included in Phase-III DPR
May 6, 2026
The Chief Minister urged the Centre to consider the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) – Bharat Future City corridor as part of Hyderabad metro Phase-III, noting that the DPR for this corridor had already been submitted.
Phase-II details: seven corridors, 122.9 km network, estimated ₹38,595 crore
May 6, 2026
The Telangana government has prepared and submitted a comprehensive detailed project report (DPR) for Phase-II, covering seven corridors with a total proposed network length of 122.9 kilometres and an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore. The Chief Minister urged the Centre to approve the project at the earliest and provide financial and administrative support for its execution.
Hyderabad CM meets Union Minister Khattar in New Delhi and submits presentations for Phase-II and Phase-III
May 6, 2026
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Union housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi and submitted a presentation on expansion plans for Hyderabad metro Phase-II and Phase-III. Attendees included senior officials: Union housing and urban affairs department secretary K Srinivas, CM special secretary B Ajith Reddy, HMRL MD Sarfaraz Ahmed, and state urban transport advisor N V S Reddy, among others.