Hyderabad’s Old City Metro Set For Take-Off As Preparatory Works Gain Momentum, Airport Link In Focus

The Metro rail extension through Hyderabad’s Old City is finally moving forward with Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) confirming that technical groundwork is well advanced on the 7.5 km corridor between Mahatma Gandhi Bus Stand (Imlibun) and Chandrayangutta.

Managing Director NVS Reddy said on Sunday (7 September) that clearance works are progressing at speed, despite interruptions caused by heavy rains, festivals, and processions, The Hindu reported.

“Road widening to 100 ft, as per the Master Plan, is underway, with over 550 structures already demolished and Rs 433 crore compensation disbursed to affected property owners,” he was quoted as saying.

Through “innovative engineering solutions”, the number of properties requiring acquisition has been reduced from 1,100 to 886.

The groundwork is paving the way for construction of Metro pillars and stations. Critical tasks such as shifting of electrical cables, soil testing, geo-technical analysis, and safeguarding heritage sites along the route have been prioritised.

High-precision Differential GPS (DGPS) surveys are being used for digital mapping, while Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys are helping to detect and divert underground utilities, including water, sewage, and telecom lines. Milestone markers are being set every 100 metres to guide construction.

This Old City stretch forms part of a larger vision to expand Hyderabad’s Metro network and link it seamlessly with the under-construction Airport Metro line.

The dedicated 31 km Airport Metro project, connecting Raidurg to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad, is expected to provide swift, direct access for international and domestic travellers.

When integrated, the Old City line will not only ease local commutes but also enhance connectivity to the airport, addressing a long-standing demand from residents and businesses in southern Hyderabad.

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