Indian Railways News - HM/Hyderabad Metro Rly Zone

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) will extend its operating hours for the convenience of people attending the Ganesh immersion. The last train across all corridors will leave at 1 am on Wednesday, reaching destinations by 2 am. Additional security measures will be implemented at Khairatabad and Lakdikapul stations, with more...
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ticket counters available. HMRL is also running extra trains with higher frequency during peak hours due to a recent surge in passenger numbers exceeding 5 lakh daily. These arrangements will continue until the end of Ganesh idol immersions.

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To manage the expected large crowds during the Ganesh idol immersion on September 17th, Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) will operate trains past midnight. The last trains will depart at 1:00 am and arrive at their destinations around 2:00 am. Additional security measures are in place, including extra police and security personnel...
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at Khairatabad and Lakdikapul metro stations, as well as additional ticket counters. Extra trains with higher frequency will be run during peak hours to manage the crowds. The metro system has seen a surge in ridership due to Ganesh festivities, with Khairatabad station recording 94,000 passengers on Saturday. HMR is requesting passengers to cooperate with security personnel and practice self-discipline to prevent stampedes. Additionally, eight MMTS special trains will operate between various destinations in the twin cities between 10 pm on September 17th and 4 am on September 18th, with specific schedules listed in the press release.

Shashank Manu, an academic researcher, has set a new Guinness World Record by visiting all 57 metro stations in Hyderabad within 2 hours and 41 minutes. He is also known for holding the record of visiting all 288 metro stations in Delhi in 15 hours and 22 minutes. Shashank's aim is...
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to promote public transport and highlight the world-class metro networks in India. He believes that people in megacities should consider switching to public transportation instead of their cars. The Hyderabad Metro, being the third-longest in India, is known for its modernity, efficiency, and cleanliness. Shashank's accomplishment also highlights the beauty of the Hyderabad Metro, which runs entirely on elevated tracks.