Green signal for multi-modal transport system in Andhra

NEW DELHI: Aiming at providing better transportation facilities in cities, government today decided to introduce multi-modal transport system in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad at an estimated cost Rs 632.68 crore.

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the upgradation of railway infrastructure for introduction of multi-modal transport system (Phase-II) in Andhra Pradesh.

The upgradation will be able to serve the habited areas of the rapidly expanding twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, said a release.

While the total expenditure involved will be Rs 632.68 crore, two-thirds of the cost (Rs 421.79 crore) will be borne by Andhra Pradesh government. One-third of the cost will be funded from the gross budgetary support of Indian Railways.

The project will be completed in three years during 12th Plan Period.

A large number of people residing in and around the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundrabad areas will benefit from this project.