Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Metro Completes 8 Years with Declining Ridership
The Hyderabad Metro Rail has completed 8 years of operation.
It has carried around 80 crore passengers so far, but the number of people using it every day has decreased to about 4.5 lakh.
The company managing the Metro, L&T, is leaving because it didn't make enough money.
The government is taking over and will pay off its debts.
People who use the Metro want longer trains and more frequent services, especially during busy times.
Some lines are very crowded, while others have fewer people.
Women also find it difficult to get space in the ladies' compartments.
The Metro is working on improving these issues, but for now, many people are frustrated and considering other ways to travel.
Hyderabad Metro Rail completes 8 years with 80 crore passengers carried and average daily ridership of 4.5 lakh.
L&T Metro Rail to exit by March due to inability to achieve projected 7 lakh daily commuters for profitability.
State government preparing to take over the system by clearing dues of ₹15,000 crore.
Commuters demand longer trains, greater frequency, and better last-mile connectivity to address congestion and safety issues.
Peak-hour congestion and lack of six-coach trains on crowded Red and Blue corridors force commuters to consider private transport.
- Who
- Hyderabad Metro Rail, L&T Metro Rail, State Government, Commuters
- What
- Hyderabad Metro Rail completes 8 years with declining ridership and operational challenges
- When
- Completes 8 years on Friday, L&T to exit by March
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Inability to achieve projected daily commuters, poor last-mile connectivity, lack of attractive concessions, and severe congestion
- Total Passengers Carried
- 80 crore
- Average Daily Ridership
- 4.5 lakh
- Dues to be Cleared by State Government
- ₹15,000 crore
- Projected Daily Commuters for Profitability
- 7 lakh
- Current Number of Train Sets
- 57
- Coaches per Train Set
- 3
- Longest Metro Stretch Under Construction
- 7.5 km (MGBS to Chandrayangutta)