The government has proposed the Metro Rail expansion under Phases II and III in partnership with the Centre.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit here on Sunday and seek speedier approvals for the expansion of Hyderabad Metro Rail, official sources said on Saturday. Revanth Reddy is also expected to submit a detailed representation to Modi for the launch of development programmes, clearance for proposals, funds and key infrastructure projects.
Prominent among the Chief Minister’s requests are quick approval of the detailed project reports (DPRs) for Metro Rail Phases II and III, financial assistance for the Musi project, approvals for the southern segment of the Regional Ring Road (RRR), and execution of the northern segment of the expressway. Revanth Reddy had last met Modi in Delhi on December 3, 2025, when he had submitted a similar wishlist.
The government has proposed the Metro Rail expansion under Phases II and III in partnership with the Centre. During the meeting, Revanth Reddy is expected to explain that a comprehensive DPR covering seven corridors under Phase-II has been prepared and submitted to the Union government. He will stress the urgent need for expansion of the Metro Rail network in view of Hyderabad’s fast-paced urban growth and increasing transportation demands.
The Chief Minister will also inform the Prime Minister that the state government took over Metro Phase-I from L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited on April 30 to ensure seamless integration and coordinated implementation of future expansion phases. With Phase-I under government control, he is expected to state that execution of Phases II and III would become smoother and more streamlined.
According to the proposal submitted to the Centre, the Phase-II expansion plan covers 122.9 km at an estimated cost of ₹38,595 crore. Revanth Reddy will urge Modi to approve the project at the earliest as a joint venture between the Centre and the state government.
Highlighting Hyderabad’s future urban mobility requirements, the Chief Minister is also expected to request inclusion of the RGIA Airport–Future City corridor under Metro Phase-III. He will inform the Prime Minister that the DPR for this segment has been submitted and that timely approvals would significantly strengthen public transport infrastructure and improve commuter convenience in Hyderabad.
The State Cabinet had approved the Metro Rail expansion proposal in partnership with the Centre in October 2024 followed by approval of the DPRs for Phase-II Parts A and B in May 2025. The Centre had sought clarity on integration of the existing Phase-I network, operated by L&T, with the proposed Phase-II network to be jointly developed by the state and Centre. The Union government insisted on a formal integration agreement with L&T, but after the company declined participation, the Telangana government moved ahead with acquisition of the project.
On April 30, the government acquired 100 per cent equity in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited for ₹1,461.47 crore and also assumed responsibility for refinancing the company’s debt of ₹13,538.53 crore.
Following the takeover, the state government believes major hurdles to Phase-II approvals have been cleared and plans to intensify pressure on the Centre for swift clearances. Under Phase-II Part-A, the government has proposed five corridors spanning 76.4 km at an estimated cost of ₹24,269 crore. The funding pattern includes ₹4,230 crore from the Centre, ₹7,313 crore from the state government, ₹11,693 crore through loans, and ₹1,033 crore under the public-private partnership model. The proposed corridors are Nagole–Shamshabad Airport (36.8 km), Raidurg–Kokapet Neopolis (11.6 km), MGBS–Chandrayangutta (7.5 km), Miyapur–Patancheru (13.4 km), and LB Nagar–Hayathnagar (7.1 km).
Phase-II Part-B proposes an additional 86.1 km across three corridors at an estimated cost of ₹19,579 crore. The Centre’s contribution has been pegged at ₹3,524 crore, while the state’s share is ₹5,874 crore. Loans worth ₹9,398 crore and PPP investments of ₹783 crore have also been proposed. The corridors identified under this phase are Shamshabad Airport–Future City (39.6 km), JBS–Medchal (24.5 km), and JBS–Shamirpet (22 km).
