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In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmad has been given Full Additional Charge as Managing Director of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, following NVS Reddy’s appointment as Advisor (Urban Transport) to the Telangana Government. The Congress Government’s decision to extend Reddy’s tenure post-retirement has drawn attention.

Metro works for the MGBS–Chandrayangutta corridor in Hyderabad’s Old City have advanced, with the number of affected properties reduced from 1,100 to 900. HAML is conducting night work, and geotechnical testing is set to begin for pillar and station foundations.

Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited MD, NVS Reddy appreciated the affected property owners for voluntarily coming forward, accepting the compensation offered by the government, and handing over their properties for the Metro project.

In order to accommodate the growing commuter demand, the last train departure from all Hyderabad Metro Rail terminal stations will be extended from 11 pm to 11.45 pm (Monday to Friday) from April 1

Three major studies were essential for the DPR preparation - traffic surveys, soil testing (geotechnical investigation) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Reddy said in a press release on Sunday

To resolve some of the technical issues in alignment of the Metro Rail corridors to Medchal and Shamirpet, Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) Managing Director, NVS Reddy on Sunday inspected them along with senior engineers and the technical consultants

The two proposals were approved in the BRS Cabinet meeting held on July 31, 2023, to be taken up as part of the Phase-3'C' expansion, as the Defence Ministry did not issue required clearance for the corridors to pass through the Secunderabad Cantonment.

HAML Managing Director, NVS Reddy said the Chief Minister given a go ahead for the preparation of DPRs for the Paradise-Medchal (23 km) and JBS-Shamirpet (22 km) metro corridors.

MD, HMRL, NVS Reddy on Monday stated that the last metro train will leave from all terminal stations at 12:30 am and reach their respective end points by about 1:15 am on January 1, 2025

The project will include approximately 2 km of underground construction within the airport area, around 20 km of elevated track, and about 18 km at road level. The 18 km stretch from the ORR Raviryal exit to Skill University will be integrated into a new 300 ft greenfield road.

According to HMRL MD, NVS Reddy, the entire process of land acquisition for the Old City Metro, being taken-up as per the Land Acquisition Act, is likely to take about 8 months.

As continuous electricity supply is vital, arrangements to immediately switch over to alternate electric feeders were completed in coordination with the TGSPDCL.

By incentivising metro usage, the programme also aims to encourage a shift towards a more sustainable mode of transportation.

In an engaging session, L&TMRHL and Keolis Hyderabad showcased the various aspects of Hyderabad Metro Rail through insightful presentations.

Traffic surveys and preparation of DPRs for the Phase - II corridors are going on at a brisk pace, he added.

HMRL Managing Director, NVS Reddy addressed challenges in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode during the Confederation of Indian Industry's Infrastructure and Real Estate Summit.

Reddy emphasized difficulties faced by private firms in comparison to government-handled projects, citing issues during the chopping of 600 trees in Hyderabad Metro Phase-1, where 2350 trees were planted elsewhere.

The HMRL MD also recalled that on several occasions, his effigy was burnt by religious organizations and project opponents, but he never backtracked from goals.

The Systra is a major engineering consultancy group from France, while RITES is a PSU of Indian Railways and DB Engineering is from Germany

Soil testing has been commenced for determining the soil bearing capacity, Hyderabad Airport Metro Ltd (HAML) MD, NVS Reddy on Monday said.