Hyderabad Metro records highest footfall, to run more trains

Hyderabad | Friday | 16th August, 2019

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By Express News ServiceHYDERABAD: On the eve of Independence Day, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) clocked 3.23 lakh footfalls, the highest since its initiation two years ago. Over 3.06 lakh passengers travelled by metro throughout the day making Hitec City the highest visited station with 24,000 passengers. NVS Reddy, MD of HMRL said, “Hitec City reversal works are completed and we will introduce normalcy between Jubilee Hills check post and Hitech City in the next few days after obtaining the safety clearances. With this, more trains will be introduced and frequency will be increased to five or three minutes during peak hours from Hitec City station in all directions. Trial runs between Hitec City and Raidurg (Mindspace junction) will also start soon.”.