Archive · 28 Sep 2026
NVS Reddy Gets Expanded Role in Hyderabad Metro Operations
N.V.S Reddy has been given more work related to Hyderabad’s Metro system.
He will help make sure the existing Metro trains are operated and maintained safely.
He will work with B. Ajith Reddy on these duties.
He will also help create Metro passes for one day, one week or one month.
These passes may work with the city bus system.
Reddy will help plan a common ticketing system for different kinds of public transport.
He will advise city agencies on improving travel around Hyderabad.
The government may give him other related duties later.
Former Hyderabad Metro Rail managing director N.V.S Reddy will oversee operations and maintenance of the existing network.
Reddy will coordinate with additional managing director B. Ajith Reddy on Phase-I safety and maintenance standards.
He will help develop daily, weekly and monthly Metro Rail passes, possibly jointly with the RTC.
Reddy will coordinate plans for a common ticketing system linking Metro Rail, TGSRTC and other transport modes.
He will advise civic bodies and Metro organisations on urban mobility, expansion and related projects.
- Who
- N.V.S Reddy, with additional managing director B. Ajith Reddy and civic and transport organisations.
- What
- Reddy was given additional responsibilities for Metro operations, maintenance, common ticketing and urban mobility planning.
- When
- The order was issued on Saturday; no calendar date was provided.
- Where
- Hyderabad and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area.
- Why
- To support safe Metro operations, coordinate transport ticketing and improve urban mobility planning.
- Appointee
- N.V.S Reddy, former managing director of Hyderabad Metro Rail and government adviser on urban transport and Metro Rail
- Primary responsibility
- Overseeing operations and maintenance of the existing Metro Rail network
- Phase-I coordination
- Reddy will coordinate with B. Ajith Reddy on safety and operations and maintenance requirements
- Ticketing plans
- Daily, weekly and monthly Metro Rail passes, independently or jointly with the RTC
- Common ticketing
- Coordination with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and other public transport modes
- Urban mobility role
- Providing inputs and guidance for transportation projects and mobility plans in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area
- Additional duties
- Advising Metro Rail organisations on operations and expansion, and taking on other government-assigned responsibilities