Multi-Modal Transport System
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Multi-Modal Transport System (Hyderabad)
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| Background | |
| Locale |  Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh |
| Transit type | Suburban Rail |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 27 |
| Daily ridership | 160,000 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | August 9, 2003 |
| Operator(s) | South Central Railway |
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| System length | 43 kilometers (27 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (broad gauge) |
| Electrification | 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary |
Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) is a suburban rail system in Hyderabad, India. It is a joint partnership of Government of Andhra Pradesh and the South Central Railway, and is operated by the latter. MMTS is unusual in providing first class commuter travel.
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Phase I
The first phase was completed at a cost of 
178 crore (US$35.51 million) and started its operations on August 9, 2003. It covers a distance of 43 km, covering 27 stations and connects Secunderabad, Nampally, Dabirpura, Malakpet, Falaknuma, Madhapur and Lingampally. The Diesel Multiple Units (green local trains) complement the MMTS (white-blue trains) along few other routes like Bolaram (up to Manoharabad), Umdanagar etc.
Routes and Timetable
These routes are operational (including local trains) and the number of services in that particular route is mentioned below:
| "MMTS" Route | Route Name | Services |
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| Hyderabad - Lingampalli | HL | 24 |
| Lingampalli - Hyderabad | LH | 21 |
| Falaknuma - Lingampalli | FL | 15 |
| Lingampalli - Falaknuma | LF | 17 |
| Falaknuma - Hyderabad | FH | 3 |
| Hyderabad - Falaknuma | HF | 1 |
| Secunderabad - Falaknuma | SF, SU | 3, 3 |
| Falaknuma - Secunderabad | FS, US | 3, 3 |
| Lingampalli - Secunderabad | LS | 2 |
| "Suburban" Route | Route Name | Services |
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| Bolaram - Secundrabad | BS | 5 |
| Secundrabad - Bolaram | SB | 5 |
| Falaknuma - Umdanagar | FU | 6 |
| Umdanagar - Falaknuma | UF | 5 |
| Manoharabad - Secundrabad | MBS | 4 |
| Secundrabad - Manoharabad | SMB | 4 |
| Malkajgiri - Bolaram | MJB | 1 |
| Medchal - Secundrabad | MS | 6 |
| Secundrabad - Medchal | SM | 6 |
| Secundrabad - Hyderabad | SH | 2 |
| Secundrabad - Malkajgiri | SMJ | 1 |
Catchment areas
Train fares
- First Class Fare is approximately 12 times of General Fare per single journey.
General-class Fares
| Distance(km) | Rate() |
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| 0-10 | 2 |
| 10-15 | 2 |
| 15-20 | 3 |
| 20-25 | 4 |
| 25-30 | 5 |
| 30-35 | 7 |
| 35-40 | 9 |
Second Phase
In May 2010, Indian Railways decided to take up the 107-km Phase-II project of the MMTS.[1]
On 1 March 2012, the Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the upgradation of railway infrastructure for introduction of Phase II of Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) in the twin cities. The total expenditure for execution of the Phase II works is 632.68 crore (US$126.22 million). Two-thirds of this -- 421.79 crore (US$84.15 million) will be borne by the state and the remaining will be funded from the gross budgetary support of Indian Railways. The state government already gave approval for the Phase II and agreed to finance 65% of the cost of the project.[2]
Phase II has been divided into two stages. Stage 1 is estimated at 317 crore (US$63.24 million). Also, passenger amenities at different stations in the city and more rakes (MMTS coaches) were incorporated in Phase II.
| Stage | Line | Length (km) | Cost |
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| Stage I | Falaknuma-Airport | 20 | 85 crore (US$16.96 million) |
| Tellapur-Patancheru | 32 crore (US$6.38 million) |
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| Secunderabad-Bolarum | 30 crore (US$5.99 million) |
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| Sanathnagar-Moula Ali | 21 | 170 crore (US$33.92 million) |
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| Stage II | Moula Ali-Malkajgiri-Sitaphalmandi | 25 crore (US$4.99 million) |
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| Bolarum-Medchal | 74 crore (US$14.76 million) |
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| Moula Ali-Ghatkesar | 120 crore (US$23.94 million) |
On the Tellapur-Patancheru stretch, restoration of tracks and electrification would be taken up, while on the Secunderabad-Bolarum stretch electrification and remodelling of stations would have to be taken up. On the Sanathnagar-Moula Ali, Moula Ali-Malkajgiri-Sitaphalmandi, Bolaram-Medchal stretches, doubling and electrification would be taken up for MMTS connectivity.
The project is slated for completion during three years of the current Five-Year Plan (2012–17).[3]
Milestones
On International Women's Day 2012, S Satyavati became the first woman loco pilot of South Central Railways when she independently drove an MMTS train. She piloted 'Matrubhumi Ladies Special Train' from Falaknuma to Lingampally suburban stations.[4]
References
- ^ "Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : MMTS Phase II gets the nod". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2010-06-04. http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/04/stories/2010060463720400.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/railway-infrastructure-to-be-upgraded-for-mmts/235772-60-121.html
- ^ "Central nod for Phase-II of multi-modal transport system". The Times Of India. 2 March 2012. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Central-nod-for-Phase-II-of-multi-modal-transport-system/articleshow/12105520.cms.
- ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Woman-drives-local-train-in-Hyderabad-first-for-South-Central-Railways/articleshow/12188110.cms
==External links==
- Updated MMTS Train Timings
- MMTS Trains Online Official site
- MMTS Train Timings
- MMTS Train Timings from lingampally to begumpet
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