Hyderabad Metro to Reach Future City: CM Revanth Reddy Reviews Expansion Plans, Instructs DPR Preparation

Hyderabad, April 11 – In a significant move towards improving urban connectivity and anticipating future expansion, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prepare final proposals for extending the Hyderabad Metro Rail to the proposed Future City near Mirkhanpet. The decision aims to enhance public transport infrastructure in one of the most ambitious urban development zones in the state.

The Chief Minister held a high-level review meeting at the Command and Control Center on Friday to assess the progress of Hyderabad Metro’s Phase 2 expansion and its future extensions.

Metro Phase 2: Status and Scope

During the meeting, officials briefed the Chief Minister on the status of Phase 2 of the Hyderabad Metro project, which spans a total distance of 76.4 kilometers and carries an estimated cost of ₹24,269 crore. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the project has already been submitted to the Central Government for approval.

The Phase 2 corridors include:

• Nagole to Shamshabad Airport – 36.8 km

• Raidurg to Kokapet Neopolis – 11.6 km

• MG Bus Station to Chandrayangutta – 7.5 km

• Miyapur to Patancheru – 13.4 km

• LB Nagar to Hayathnagar – 7.1 km

The Chief Minister noted that although approvals from the Centre are still pending, consultations have already been held with central officials in Delhi. He instructed state officials to continue their engagement with the Centre and to be fully prepared to commence work immediately upon receiving clearance.

The state government has proposed the project as a joint venture, with both the Central and State Governments sharing the funding responsibilities.

Metro to Future City: Vision for Long-Term Urban Growth

Looking beyond Phase 2, the Chief Minister unveiled his vision for a dedicated metro corridor to the emerging Future City, which is expected to span over 30,000 acres and serve as a major hub for education, innovation, and urban living.

CM Revanth Reddy directed that a new 40-kilometer extension plan be drawn up, connecting Shamshabad Airport to the Young India Skill Development University (YISU) located within Future City. The metro line is envisioned to extend up to Mirkhanpet, in anticipation of future urban growth.

To facilitate this new extension, the CM instructed the preparation of a fresh DPR with detailed cost estimates and project scope. He also emphasized the importance of integrating key stakeholders such as the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) and the Future City Development Authority (FSDA) into the planning and execution framework.

Key Officials Present

The review meeting was attended by:

• Vem Narender Reddy and Srinivas Raju, Advisors to the CM

• Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary (Industries)

• V. Sheshadri, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

• Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary, MA&UD

• NVS Reddy, MD, Hyderabad Metro Rail

• Other senior officials from metro and infrastructure planning departments

CM’s Vision: Seamless Mobility for a Growing Telangana

With this bold vision for metro expansion, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is aiming to create a future-ready public transport network that not only meets current needs but also anticipates the demands of the next several decades. The proposed metro connectivity to Future City is poised to become a catalyst for economic activity, sustainable growth, and improved quality of life in the Hyderabad metropolitan region.