Hyderabad Metro launches a Train every 4 mins during Peak Hours
Reportedly the hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) said that the average train frequency on the busy route from Nagole to Hitec City will now be increased to 4 minutes during peak hours and it was previously about 7 to 15 minutes. Furthermore the HMRL said in a press release this came after the much-awaited reversal facility at Hitec City station was commissioned on Tuesday, "enabling the twin single-line system to be replaced by normal train working system between Hitec City and Jubilee Hills Check post metro stations".
Apparently the lack of a 'reversal' facility had forced trains to run on the same side while entering and exiting the Hitec City metro station, but with a facility being constructed near Trident hotel, the trains can now move ahead, reverse, and switch to the adjacent platform while returning back. HMRL Managing Director NVS Reddy quoted as saying " We will run trains with this frequency for about two or three weeks. After the operations stabilize, the frequency will further be increased to 3 minutes thereafter, if required".
Moreover eight stations in a 10-km stretch under phase 3 of the hyderabad Metro project were thrown open earlier this year. Perhaps this included Taruni-Madhura Nagar, Yousufguda, Jubilee Hills Road No 5, Jubilee Hills Check-post, Peddamma temple, Madhapur, Durgam Cheruvu and Hitec City. This 28-km blue line extends from Nagole to Raidurgam.