Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System
The Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System, commonly abbreviated as MMTS, is a suburban rail system in Hyderabad, India. A joint venture of the Government of Telangana (formerly Government of Andhra Pradesh) and the South Central Railway, it is operated by the latter. The 90-kilometre (56 mi) system operates to cater the city of Hyderabad and the neighbouring suburban areas connecting Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Falaknuma, Lingampally, Medchal and Umdanagar with a total of 133 MMTS services. Currently 86 MMTS services are being operated due to the effect of COVID-19.
| Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System | |||
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MMTS train at Secunderabad Junction | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | హైదరాబాద్ మల్టీ మోడల్ రవాణా వ్యవస్థ حیدرآباد ملٹی ماڈل ٹرانسپورٹ سسٹم | ||
| Owner | Government of Telangana South Central Railway | ||
| Locale | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | ||
| Transit type | Suburban rail | ||
| Number of lines | |||
| Number of stations | 53 | ||
| Daily ridership | 220,000 (Oct 2019) 70,000 (April 2022) | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 9 August 2003 | ||
| Operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 123.52 kilometers (76.75 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Indian gauge | ||
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead line | ||
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