Technical Glitch Disrupts Hyderabad Metro Services, Commuters Face Delays

Passengers traveling on key metro routes, including Nagole to Raidurg, Ameerpet to Hitech City, Nagole to Secunderabad, and Miyapur to Ameerpet, reported delays exceeding 30 minutes. 

The issue was attributed to a signaling system glitch on the Blue Line, which resulted in temporary service interruptions.

Source : X

Several metro stations in Hyderabad faced unexpected closures on Tuesday due to technical issues, leading to major disruptions in services and causing inconvenience to daily commuters. Passengers traveling on key metro routes, including Nagole to Raidurg, Ameerpet to Hitech City, Nagole to Secunderabad, and Miyapur to Ameerpet, reported delays exceeding 30 minutes. 

The disruption particularly impacted office-goers during peak hours leading to frustration among travellers.

The issue was attributed to a signaling system glitch on the Blue Line, which resulted in temporary service interruptions. Many commuters took to social media to express their concerns over the delays.

Addressing the situation on X, L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail said, "Dear Passengers, Earlier today, Hyderabad Metro Rail services encountered a temporary disruption caused by a signaling system technical glitch. We worked promptly to resolve the issue, and normal services have been restored. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our passengers."

Dear Passengers,

Earlier today, Hyderabad Metro Rail services encountered a temporary disruption caused by a signaling system technical glitch. We worked promptly to resolve the issue, and normal services have been restored. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused our…

— L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail (@ltmhyd) January 29, 2025

 

The Hyderabad Metro Rail operates from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with the first train departing at 6:00 AM and the last train leaving at 11:00 PM from all terminal stations.

Meanwhile, the Telangana government is planning to auction prime plots to generate funds for the Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 project. This initiative aims to facilitate land acquisition and the development of the 7.5 km Old City Metro corridor, extending from MGBS to Chandrayangutta. In the Budget, Telangana government has allotted Rs 500 crore for Old City Metro rail project, as reported by The New Indian Express.