Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to accelerate construction on the Old City Metro corridor, part of Hyderabad Metro Rail’s second phase, calling it critical for the city’s connectivity and airport access.
The corridor, expected to run 7–8 km from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) to Falaknuma, will connect historic areas like Charminar and Falaknuma to the rest of the metro network. It is planned to integrate with corridors at LB Nagar and Chandrayangutta, improving linkages to the Shamshabad airport route.
As of now, 270 property owners have voluntarily handed over their assets for the project. Of these, 170 have received ₹80 crore in compensation, at a rate of ₹81,000 per square yard. Demolition of structures along the main road has begun. Soil tests and surveys are complete, and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation.
After years of pushback, momentum is finally building for Metro rail expansion in Hyderabad’s Old City. What was once a politically sensitive project now has growing support from residents, many of whom are actively calling for better transit access. Responding to the shift in public sentiment, officials have begun conducting surveys and clearing land to move things forward.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has taken a firm stance against further delays, urging state departments to work closely with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to fast-track the necessary approvals.
At a recent review meeting, Revanth also looked at road widening plans between Darulshifa Junction and Shalibanda Junction. He asked planners to explore extending the corridor all the way to Falaknuma, with a proposed 100-foot width—arguing it would be a long-term asset for the area’s infrastructure.
The state government says it’s committed to expanding Metro connectivity citywide. Hyderabad currently has three operational Metro corridors, and five more are in the pipeline as part of Phase 2. Among them, the Old City stretch is being treated as a top priority.
