SCR general manager visits Hyderabad Metro control centre, reviews operations
South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava visited the Hyderabad Metro Rail Operations Control Centre to review maintenance and safety protocols. The visit aimed to foster cooperation between the two transit systems for future expansion projects.
Why it matters
Enhanced coordination between rail and metro systems is vital for improving urban transportation infrastructure and passenger safety.
South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, accompanied by principal heads of departments, visited the Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) Operations Control Centre at the L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH) administrative office in Nagole on Tuesday to gain insights into the metro rail system’s functioning and future plans.
During the visit, officials briefed him on various aspects of metro rail operations, including the operational framework, maintenance practices, passenger patronage, ongoing initiatives and expansion plans.
Mr. Srivastava appreciated the maintenance standards adopted by Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) and commended the officials for ensuring efficient train operations through the use of advanced technologies and robust maintenance practices. He said continued cooperation between SCR and HMR would further strengthen urban transportation infrastructure in the region.
HMR and L&TMRH officials sought continued support from the Railways for the successful execution of upcoming metro rail expansion projects, particularly at railway level crossings.
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