Keolis to operate the Hyderabad metro until 2026
Our company will continue to operate the Indian city’s network until November 2026. Currently used daily by 450,000 passengers, it is the 3rd largest network in the country.
A contract awarded in 2017
Keolis' contract to operate and maintain the automated metro system in Hyderabad, India, has been extended by concession holder L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited, a subsidiary of Larsen and Toubro (L&T), until November 2026.
Our company has been operating this network since its opening in 2017. A first contract extension was granted to Keolis in 2022. This renewal testifies to the confidence of the Indian operator and to our commitment to offering a reliable, high-performance service.
A contract won in
2017
for operation and maintenance
The network is
69 km
long and includes 3 automatic metro lines
It consists of
57
trains
Gaining recognition since 2012
Keolis has been working alongside L&T since 2012 and has contributed to the continuous improvement of passenger service in terms of comfort, passenger information, safety and cleanliness. It has also taken part in the management of major events such as the annual Numaish exhibition, the Ganesh festival and Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches.
With an overall satisfaction rate of 90% and a punctuality satisfaction rate of 99.5%, the Hyderabad network is now one of the best rated in the country. Our subsidiary in India has thus won several awards.
A mode of transport adapted to local needs
The network has several specific features which makes it a modern mode of transport in line with the expectations of the city's inhabitants:
- a connection to the city train and bus stations
- services to university areas, commercial and business districts,
- automation and CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) technology to optimize train frequency in complete safety and ensure a very high level of punctuality,
- digital payment solutions for tickets, notably through the use of QR codes.
An eco-friendly alternative to the car
In a city of over 12 million inhabitants, where more than 1,000 new cars are put on the road every day, the automatic metro not only helps reducing travel times for residents, but it also relieves car traffic. It thus contributes to improving the quality of life of the city's inhabitants, by offering them a reliable and environmentally-friendly alternative to shared transport.
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