Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Hyderabad Old City Metro Rail Corridor Work Accelerates
The Hyderabad Metro Rail project in the Old City is moving forward.
Workers are buying land and tearing down buildings to make way for the new metro line.
They are also carefully mapping the area and checking the ground to make sure it's safe to build on.
They're working around underground pipes and cables, and trying to avoid damaging any old or important buildings.
Over 550 buildings have already been taken down.
The goal is to make it easier for people to get around the city.
Preparatory work for the Old City Metro Rail corridor is gathering pace.
Land acquisition and demolition of properties are at a crucial stage.
The initial estimate of affected properties has been reduced to 886.
Over 550 demolitions have been completed.
Rs 433 crore has been disbursed for compensation.
- Who
- Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML)
- What
- Preparatory work for the Hyderabad Old City Metro Rail corridor is progressing.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Hyderabad's Old City
- Why
- To provide Metro Rail connectivity and improve infrastructure.
- Metro Corridor Length
- 7.5 km
- Affected Properties Initially
- 1,100
- Affected Properties Now
- 886
- Demolitions Completed
- Over 550
- Compensation Disbursed
- Rs 433 crore
