The South Central Railway (SCR) on Wednesday announced that 106 MMTS trains are operating between the twin cities.
In all, 20 of these will operate from Secunderabad to Medchal, while 20 others will operate from Falaknuma to Umdanagar. The popular suburban rail service is now available across nearly 90 kms rail network. The new areas being served by MMTS include Secunderabad–Medchal and Umdanagar–Falaknuma.
The Secuderabad-Medchal MMTS will cater to commuters from Malkajgiri, Dayanand Nagar, Safilguda, Ramakistapuram, Ammuguda, Cavalry Barracks, Alwal, Bolarum, Gundlapochampally and Gowdavalli. Similaly, the Umdanagar-Falaknuma MMTS will cater to commuters going towards the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
“The extension of MMTS services strengthens the rail connectivity between different parts of the twin cities, especially now eastern parts of the city. MMTS is the most cost-effective means of transport in the twin cities region, where the minimum fare is Rs 5 and maximum fare is Rs 15 only. As a result, passengers of the new sections like Medchal, Bolarum, Malkajgiri, Umdanagar, etc will also be able to travel in a safe, secure, faster and economical mode of transportation within the city limits. This will be particularly beneficial to students, commuters, small business people, ladies, employees etc,” said a press release from the SCR.
SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain urged passengers to avail the new MMTS services. “More number of rail passengers in the twin city region can now avail the most cost-effective as well safe, fast travel option. Works on the remaining stretches on MMTS Phase-II extension are also progressing briskly.”
