Metro Rail Frequency To Increase From April 1st?

Two Weeks after the services of Hyderabad Metro Rail began, the public reception is pleasing to the concessionaire and the state government. Trains are being run at a frequency of seven minutes between Miyapur-Ameerpet (13 km) and 15 minutes between Ameerpet-Nagole.

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The frequency is likely to be increased to five minutes a train in both directions at least during the morning and evening peak hours from April 1st. However, the three car trains will be continued at least for a few years, sources say.

L&T opines that the three car trains with increased frequency will be sufficient to tackle the expected passenger demand of up to one lakh a day. Less speed currently is due to communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology has not been completed between Mettuguda and Begumpet (9 km).