Revanth Reddy requests meeting with Railway Minister to discuss IRFC financing and pending approvals
Hyderabad (Economy India): Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has written to Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy seeking his intervention in arranging a meeting with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to address pending issues concerning the Hyderabad Metro Rail project.
According to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Revanth Reddy highlighted the urgent need to resolve matters related to financing from the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and secure support for the proposed Phase-II expansion of the Hyderabad Metro Rail network.
The chief minister referred to his earlier communication dated June 16 and reiterated the state’s request for central assistance in fast-tracking approvals for the project.
In his letter, Revanth Reddy informed the Union minister that he would be in New Delhi on June 22 and 23 and requested that a joint meeting be scheduled with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The Telangana government aims to present all relevant agreements, project details and supporting documents during the meeting to facilitate an early resolution of outstanding issues.
Focus on Financing and Expansion
The proposed discussions are expected to centre around funding support through IRFC and the implementation roadmap for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II.
The expansion project is considered crucial for improving urban mobility, reducing traffic congestion and supporting Hyderabad’s growing infrastructure requirements.
Experts believe timely approval and financial closure for the next phase of the metro network will strengthen the city’s public transport ecosystem and enhance connectivity across key residential and commercial corridors.
Importance for Urban Infrastructure
Hyderabad Metro is one of India’s largest metro rail systems and serves as a key component of Telangana’s urban infrastructure strategy.
The state government has been seeking greater collaboration with the Centre to accelerate investments in mass transit systems amid rising urbanisation and increasing commuter demand.
A successful resolution of financing and approval-related issues could pave the way for faster implementation of the Metro Phase-II project and generate significant economic benefits through improved connectivity and job creation.
(Economy India)
