(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has also commissioned Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare a report for introducing Metro Railway in Hyderabad and Secunderabad;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the estimated cost of the project; and
(d) other details in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN )
(a): Yes, Sir. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has engaged
the services of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. to prepare
the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for introduction of a Metro
Rail System in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
(b)to(d): The routes to be covered by the proposed Metro Rail
System are:-
(i) Miyapur-Kukatpally-Osmania Medical College-Dilsukh Nagar-Chitanyapuri (26.27 kms.) - Corridor No.1.
(ii) Secunderabad-Charminar-Falaknuma (13.18 kms.) - Corridor No.2.