Green Line (Hyderabad Metro)
The Green is a part of the Hyderabad Metro system in Telangana, India. The line is 16.6 km and spans 15 stations from JBS Parade Ground to Falaknuma. It was funded by a public–private partnership (PPP),[2][3] with the state government holding a minority equity stake.[4] A special purpose vehicle company, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Ltd (L&TMRHL), was established by the construction company Larsen & Toubro (L&T)[5][6] to develop the Hyderabad Metro rail project.[7][8]
| Green Line | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner |
|
| Locale | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Termini | JBS Parade Ground Falaknuma |
| Stations | 15 |
| Service | |
| Type | Metro |
| System | Hyderabad Metro |
| Operator(s) | Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd. (HMRL) |
| Depot(s) | Falaknuma |
| Rolling stock | Hyundai Rotem |
| History | |
| Opened | 8 February 2020[1] |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 16.6 km (10.3 mi) |
| Character | Elevated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV, AC Overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
An 11-kilometre (6.8 mi) stretch of the Green Line from JBS Parade Ground to MG Bus Station, with 9 stations, was inaugurated on 7 February 2020 by Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao,[9] and opened to the public the next day.[1] A 5.6 km southward extension from MG Bus Station to Falaknuma is yet to be completed in the Old City.[1]
Construction
Green Line sections were opened as indicated below.
| Green Line | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | Extension date | Terminal Stations | Length | Stations | |
| 1 | 8 February 2020 | JBS Parade Ground | MG Bus Station | 11 km (6.8 mi) | 9 |
| 2 | MG Bus Station | Falaknuma | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) | 6 | |
| Total | JBS Parade Ground | Falaknuma | 16.6 km (10.3 mi) | 15 | |
Stations
| # | Station Name | Opened | Connections | Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JBS Parade Ground | 8 February 2020 | Blue Line | Elevated |
| 2 | Secunderabad West | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 3 | Gandhi Hospital | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 4 | Musheerabad | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 5 | R.T.C. Cross Roads | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 6 | Chikkadpally | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 7 | Narayanguda | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 8 | Sultan Bazaar | 8 February 2020 | None | Elevated |
| 9 | M.G. Bus Station | 8 February 2020 | Red Line | Elevated |
| 10 | Salarjung Museum | None | Elevated | |
| 11 | Charminar | None | Elevated | |
| 12 | Shah-Ali-Banda | None | Elevated | |
| 13 | Shamsherganj | None | Elevated | |
| 14 | Jungametta | None | Elevated | |
| 15 | Falaknuma | None | Elevated |
References
- Smith, Kevin (10 February 2020). "Hyderabad Metro opens Green Line". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- "Skywalks to connect Metro with schools & malls: NVS Reddy | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
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- "EPC vs PPP in metro rail". Projectsmonitor.com. 2 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2 December 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- "The Next Station Is... | Outlook India Magazine". outlookindia.com/.
- Kumar, V. Rishi. "Eyeing non-fare revenues, L&T Metro Hyderabad takes up transit oriented development". @businessline.
- "N.V.S. Reddy to be AP Govt nominee on L&T Metro Rail board". @businessline.
- "Hyderabad metro on tricky track, running on losses | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "K Chandrasekhar Rao: Telangana CM to inaugurate 11-km stretch of Hyderabad Metro on February 7". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 November 2021.