Hyderabad metro rail on course for November launch: Key features

* The Hyderabad metro rail under Larsen and Toubro will cover a total distance of 71 kms. The first phase is of 29-km stretch from Miyapur to LB Nagar and consists of 27 stations. The second phase is a 15-km stretch from Jubilee Bus Stand to Falaknuma which comprises of 16 stations. The third phase will cover a 28-km stretch from Nagole to Shilparamam with 23 stations.

*The metro will run on an elevated track and will connect major offices, retail and residential areas. The stations will be of world-class standards and will be located at a distance of every kilometre.

The metro will connect rail terminals at Secunderabad, Begumpet, Nampally and major bus stations at Miyapur, MGBS, Koti, Dilsukhnagar, Charminar and Jubilee Bus Station (ltmetro.in)

*The metro will connect rail terminals at Secunderabad, Begumpet, Nampally and major bus stations at Miyapur, MGBS, Koti, Dilsukhnagar, Charminar and Jubilee Bus Station.

*The coaches will be of ultra-modern facilities and there will be high frequency of trains.

*To facilitate commuters, there will be availability of feeder bus services from different areas.

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*The stations will be user-friendly with automatic ticket vending machines and have special facilities for the disabled persons. It will also have essential facilities like toilets, telephones, public address and information system.