Hurdles halt in their tracks for Metro Rail

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro has become a reality despite many hurdles. Many said that it was impossible to build a Metro Rail project in PPP mode; however, it broke the glass ceiling proving many experts wrong and won more than 70 prestigious global and national awards, so far. During 2018, the HMRL has achieved desirable results. Lakdi-ka-pul Metro ROB completed despite many location and traffic challenges. Hyderabad Metro broke several records with high patronage from the beginning and representatives from 25 countries visited the Metro Rail project.

Governor ESL Narasimhan travelled by Metro Rail, along with his wife, as a common passenger from Begumpet to Miyapur and appreciated the facilities as world class. E-bikes, utility stores and facilities were launched by NVS Reddy at Ameerpet Metro interchange station. Overwhelming response to STAMP challenge and three startup companies (Mobycy, Three Wheels United Bykerr and Journee) were selected for providing winning solutions from among 30 participants. Hyderabad Metro has also received ‘Outstanding Concrete Structure for Infrastructure, 2018’ by the Indian Concrete Institute.