Hyderabad Metro, Telangana Geography, Telangana Socio Economic Survey 2014-15

The 72 km Hyderabad Metro Rail project is the world’s largest mass transit project being built in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

Corridor-I: Miyapur - LB Nagar (29 km; 27 stations)

Corridor-II: Jubilee Bus Station - Falaknuma (15 km; 16 stations)

Corridor-III: Nagole - Shilparamam (28 km; 23 stations)

Stations at an average distance of 1 km - total 66 stations at 63 locations (3 interchange stations)

One rail line equals 7 bus lanes or 24 car lanes.

A 3 car (coach) train carries 1000 passengers & 6 car train carries 2000 passengers. Hyderabad Metro will carry more than 50,000 passengers per hour per direction.

Substantial reduction in travel time with a maximum speed of 80 kmph and an average speed of 34 kmph (3 times of the road speed).

The financial model envisages generation of about 55% of the revenue from passenger fares, 40% from property development and 5% from advertisements and other miscellaneous sources.

The Concession period of the Project is 35 years (including a 5 year construction period) which can be extended by another 25 years.