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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
L&TMRH metro rail ticket fare hike irks government
The Telangana government is once again reportedly upset with the L&T, this time for going ahead with the fare hike of the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) operations of Phase-I of 69.2 km across the three traffic corridors by its subsidiary L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH). L&TMRHL had announced a 20-25% hike on metro train ticket fares from May 17 and within a few days, revised the same with a 10% discount from May 24 effectively changing the hike in ticket fares from ₹1 to ₹19 in all the three metro corridors — Red, Blue and Green. The service operator had cited the recommendation of the Centre-appointed Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), headed by a retired high court judge (with representatives of the Centre and State), for the ticket fare hike. The firm had earlier revoked the discount on non-peak hours, but retained the student passes. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had apparently conveyed to the metro rail authority to keep in abeyance the proposed ticket fare hike, according to official sources. Yet, the top management of the metro service operator went ahead with the announcement citing mounting losses due to project delay, high interest rate of loans and COVID suspension of services. The sources said that the government had expressed its displeasure over the manner in which the fare revision was done by the top brass of the firm, while pointing out that it is a public, private partnership (PPP) project. There has been 10% drop in ridership post the new fares though metro rail officials say the numbers will stabilise in three months. The government, which is reported to be upset with L&T over the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project construction imbroglio, has another gripe with the firm. It is about the pact to be made between L&TMRH and Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) on sharing of existing infrastructure, including trains, metro lines and revenues, when the second phase becomes operational. The Centre, currently studying the detailed project reports (DPRs) for the HMR second phase of 76.4 km estimated to cost ₹24,269 crore for five corridors, has sought an advance pact from PPP concessionaire and the State government. The government was irked over the unhurried stance of the firm. Although a pact seems to be place now. Further, the government wants to put pressure on L&TMRH to purchase new train sets, which it has been proposing for a while, in view of the rush hours peak ridership. L&TMRH has been in talks with a public sector firm for buying 10 three-coach train sets in two stages though it is yet to firm up the contract. 'It could take at least 15-18 months for new trains to arrive. So, the concessionaire will be told to expedite matters,' said a top official. L&TMRH has been running all the 57 train sets for making 1,075 trips a day from dawn to dusk across the 69.2 km in three routes of LB Nagar to Miyapur 29 km (Red), Nagole to Raidurg 29 km (Blue) and JBS to MGBS 11 km (Green) with an average of 4.75 lakh riders a day.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad Metro one of India's best: Harvard University
HYDERABAD: Bold decisions and administrative efficiency contributed to making Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) one of India's best Metro systems, said a research paper of Harvard University. Effective leadership helped overcome challenges such as land acquisition, government approvals, political pressures and financial constraints, the research paper said. The research study, which was published by Harvard Business publication, recognised the HMR as one of the largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model projects worldwide. This recognition highlights HMR's achievements on a global scale, solidifying its place in the history of urban infrastructure development. The research study also stated that strategic planning and diplomatic negotiations positioned HMR as a globally recognised infrastructure development. The research focused on HMRL Managing Director NVS Reddy's leadership and strategic skills in driving the project and how it overcame several hurdles. It explains that from inception, the project faced innumerable challenges such as the initial land acquisition issues, public protests, religious and heritage issues, political uncertainties, and financial hurdles. Despite these obstacles, the HMR has emerged as a world-class infrastructure project. The implementation approach followed in the project is considered unique. The Harvard publication mentions that the project has created a lasting impact due to its distinctive planning methods, advanced technology, financial strategies, and problem-solving leadership.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Harvard University showcases Hyderabad Metro as global public-private partnership success model
1 2 Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) project has earned prestigious international recognition, with Harvard University publishing a case study highlighting its achievements. Recognised as one of the world's largest metro rail initiatives under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, HMR's story has been featured in the Harvard Business publishing platform. The study, titled "Hyderabad Metro – From Concept to Execution: The World's Largest Metro Rail Project under Public-Private Partnership", was authored by professors and researchers from the Indian School of Business (ISB). It explores the project's journey from inception to execution, detailing the numerous challenges it faced and the strategies adopted to overcome to the study, the project encountered significant hurdles — from initial setbacks and land acquisition issues to public protests, political instability, religious and heritage concerns, and financial constraints. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Despite these challenges, HMR evolved into a vital urban transportation system and became a globally recognised example of successful infrastructure development through the PPP model. The metro project, launched in 2006 to address Hyderabad's growing transportation needs, stands today as a symbol of resilience and innovation in public infrastructure. Its selection by Harvard underscores its global relevance and the growing importance of effective PPP models in urban development. Previously, Harvard had published studies on renowned global institutions such as the Indian School of Business (ISB) and Stanford University, and now adds Hyderabad Metro Rail to its list of exemplary case studies. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Harvard highlights Hyderabad Metro Rail's success story
Hyderabad Metro Rail project has received another prestigious recognition with the Harvard University publishing a research paper recognising it as one of the largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) metro rail projects in the world. Harvard Business publication has published a case study done by the Indian School of Business (ISB) highlighting its achievements on how it overcame multiple challenges and hurdles plus the leadership of Managing Director N.V.S. Reddy in driving the project forward. The research paper discusses how the ISB faculty explored the work under the theme, 'Hyderabad Metro – From Concept to Execution: The World's Largest Metro Rail Project under Public-Private Partnership.' It explains that in 2006, Mr. Reddy had proposed the metro rail project to address urban transportation challenges, adopting the PPP model to execute the world's largest PPP metro rail project. The project faced innumerable challenges such as the initial Maytas failure, land acquisition issues, public protests, religious and heritage issues, political uncertainties, and financial hurdles. Yet, HMR emerged as a world-class infrastructure project. The study emphasises the necessity of the metro in Hyderabad and how it has become a key transportation system and a model of infrastructure development through PPP methods, making it globally renowned. Effective leadership, planning and negotiations had helped overcome challenges such as land acquisition, government approvals, political pressures, and financial constraints. The publication mentions that the project created a lasting impact due to its advanced technology and financial strategies. The research explores the question: How did Hyderabad Metro accomplish this? What lessons can be learned from handling the complexities of large-scale, multi-dimensional projects? The study aims to extract valuable insights from this experience. It also stated that drawing lessons from the first phase, HMR team was prepared to face new challenges and take the second phase forward successfully. Earlier, prestigious international management institutions such as Stanford to had published research papers on the HMR success story, stated a press release on Sunday.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Hyderabad Metro to launch ‘Tutem' mobile app to embolden women's safety
TUTEM (Technologies for Urban Transit to Enhance Mobility and Safe Accessibility), a new app for safe Metro travel especially for women, is going to be launched soon, said Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) managing director N.V.S. Reddy on Thursday. The technology solution is being developed with financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and joint collaboration of BITS Pilani-Hyderabad, Hyderabad Police, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay and HMR, and as per Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's directions on public safety, he said. At a user workshop held at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, Mr. Reddy stated that public transportation is the only solution to the increasingly complex traffic problems. He claimed that TUTEM app will significantly help women travellers reach their destination safely. It will have a 'Driver App' and a 'User App' containing measures to safely transport travellers, especially women, to their respective destinations. While the majority of the journey happens through Metro rail, the app is designed to cover pre and post Metro travel as well — including walking, two-wheeler rides, cars, buses, or auto-rickshaws — to ensure a safe journey from home to the final destination. New innovations In case women travellers feel unsafe at any point during the journey, the app offers facilities to promptly alert the police control centre, and their family members and relatives, he explained. The MD also highlighted the importance of addressing socio-economic problems through engineering and technological solutions and expressed HMR's commitment to new innovations. HMR, which transports nearly half a million people daily to their destinations, has been offering environmental-friendly travel facilities to the city for the past seven years, he added. BITS Pilani Vice-Chancellor V. Ram Gopal Rao said that several features have been incorporated into the TUTEM app for women's safety even during late-night hours. Technical experts are striving to extend the initiative to cities in the future. ADB representative Josephine Aquino, BITS Pilani campus director Soumyo Mukherjee, IIT Bombay's Avijit Majhi, and BITS Pilani's Prashanth Sahu participated in the event, said a press release.
