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Hyderabad is expected to see a major expansion in its transport network over the coming decades. According to the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) prepared for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), the city could have a much larger metro, MMTS, and Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) network by 2050.
Hyderabad Metro Expansion
The study, conducted by LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., outlines a long-term plan to improve mobility across the Hyderabad Metropolitan Area. Dr. M.P. Raju, managing director of the consultancy firm, said the city is likely to see a large expansion of its metro rail network. The additional metro network is projected to reach 258.4 km by 2030. This could grow further to about 534.1 km by 2040 and eventually reach around 556.6 km by 2050. All proposed metro corridors will have twin tracks, allowing trains to run in both directions.
Multi-Modal Transport System
The plan also includes a significant expansion of the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS). The MMTS network is expected to increase to 202 km by 2030, then to 255.6 km by 2040, and finally to about 336.4 km by 2050. This expansion aims to provide better suburban rail connectivity across the metropolitan region. Major roads, highways, and arterial routes with a width of more than 18 metres will be expanded. Additional collector roads are planned in phases, with about 223 km to be built by 2030. This could rise to 2,640 km by 2040 and further to 2,847 km by 2050. The CMP also proposes dedicated bus lanes or BRTS corridors. Around 29 km of such corridors may be developed by 2040, and could expand to about 48 km by 2050. The plan also suggests building seven inter-city or inter-state bus terminals and truck terminals across the metropolitan area by 2050, and the total investment is estimated at around ₹4 lakh crore.
During a workshop discussing these plans, several senior officials participated. Traffic officials highlighted challenges related to congestion and parking in key areas, including the core city and Cyberabad. Experts also stressed the need to focus on a "Transit First" strategy that prioritises public transport, improves last-mile connectivity to metro stations, and expands the metro network under Phase II.
