The detailed project reports (DPRs) for the Hyderabad Metro Rail second phase will be finalised in the next few weeks for approval of the state government. Once the government accepts them, the DPRs will be forwarded for the approval of the Central government.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reviewed the progress of preparation of Metro Rail phase two DPRs with senior officials of the municipal administration department a few days ago. DPRs for all the corridors were being given final touches and Hyderabad Airport Metro (HAML) is awaiting the traffic study report of the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) being prepared for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area by HMDA.

As decided in an earlier review meeting held by the CM, the airport Metro alignment is now being finalised via Aramghar and the New High Court location on National Highway-44 (Bengaluru Highway) to reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad.

Metro connectivity is also being planned from the airport to the Fourth City via Mansanpally Road, and the ORR stretch between Pedda Golconda exit and Raviryal exit. This line will have a length of about 40 km from Shamshabad airport to the Skill University location in Fourth City, covering two km of underground portion within the airport area, elevated portion of about 20 km; and ‘At Grade’ (road level) portion of about 18 km. 

The entire phase II project is expected to cost about Rs 32,237 crore including around Rs 8,000 crore for the Fourth City Metro connectivity. The project is proposed to be implemented as a joint venture (JV) of the state and Central government.