Metro Expansion Reaches New Heights: Telangana CM's Vision for Medchal and Shameerpet

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy plans to extend Metro Rail connectivity to Medchal and Shameerpet, directing officials to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). The expansion is seen as a New Year gift to North Hyderabad. The joint venture will require approval from the Central government.

In a significant move, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced the extension of the Metro Rail connectivity to the outskirts of the city, including Medchal and Shameerpet. The move comes as a New Year gift to the residents of North Hyderabad.

Reddy has directed officials to prepare Detailed Project Reports for the two new corridors, Paradise-Medchal and JBS-Shamirpet, covering 23 km and 22 km respectively. The reports are to be submitted to the Central government for approval.

The expansion is part of Metro Rail Phase-2 Part-'B', designed as a joint project between the state and Central governments, ensuring a seamless enhancement in urban transit infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)