Features of Hyderabad Metro Rail :- Hyderabad Metro Rail (MRTS) project is planned in three high density traffic corridors of the city spanning across 72 km in phase-I. • The three corridors spanning a length of approximately 72 km to be taken up in phase-I are as under. Corridor I: Miyapur – LB Nagar : 29 kms; 27 stations. Corridor II: JBS – Falaknuma : 15 kms; 16 stations. Corridor III: Nagole – Shilparamam : 28 kms; 23 stations. • The Metro rail system under construction is a completely elevated system, generally run in the central median of the road. • The track gauge is a Standard Gauge (1435 mm). • Stations are located at an average interval of 1KM – elevated stations with passenger access through staircases, escalators and lifts; • With a frequency of 3 to 5 minutes during peak hours, the system is expected to carry about 17 lakh passengers per day by 2017 and 22 lakh by 2024; • Wi...
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