HMRL, DMRC bosses inspect potential phase-II corridors

HMRL, DMRC bosses inspect potential phase-II corridors
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The technical experts and engineers of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) have been conducting field surveys, traffic and transportation studies, soil testing etc., in different parts of the city for the last three months. The surveys are being conducted as part of the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for phase-II of the Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad: The technical experts and engineers of Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) have been conducting field surveys, traffic and transportation studies, soil testing etc., in different parts of the city for the last three months. The surveys are being conducted as part of the preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for phase-II of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.

HMRL MD NVS Reddy and DMRC MD Mangu Singh inspected the potential Metro phase-II corridors here on Saturday to examine alternative alignments for Airport Metro express connectivity from different Metro phase-I terminal points of the city and to provide options to government to prioritise Metro phase-II routes. They also conducted a brain storming session in Metro Rail Bhavan for enhancement of revenues and reduction in cost of construction through out of box engineering and financial solutions.

While sharing their respective experiences in building several mega infrastructure projects in the country, both the MDs advised the engineers and town planners of DMRC and HMRL to give importance for ridership enhancement, maximum comfort and convenience for passengers through intermodal integration and incorporation of latest technologies.

They also advised the field engineers and other officers of both the organisations to expedite all the required studies and complete DPR preparation for phase-II by the end of June this year.

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