The Hyderabad Metro Rail has received an overwhelming response with over two lakhs passengers travelling on the opening day of its commercial operations.
"On day one of the metro service, over two lakhs passengers travelled...it was a record. It (turnout) was much beyond our expectation," Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd BSE -1.66 % (HMRL) Managing Director N V S Reddy told today.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, touted as the world's largest public-private partnership of its kind, commenced its commercial operations yesterday between Miyapur and Nagole, a total distance of around 30 kms, covering 24 stations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the 72-km long elevated metro project at Miyapur station on Tuesday.
According to Reddy, about 80 per cent passengers travelled for their work purpose, while the remaining ones were joy-riders.
"Our expectation is that 1.5 lakh passengers will travel by the metro everyday after a month," Reddy said.
HMRL is establishing feeder services, including buses from the metro stations, where it is also developing parking areas, he said.
The metro train services are operational from 6 am to 10 pm.
