Hyderabad, Aug. 11 -- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, August 11, directed officials to expedite the metro rail works in Hyderabad's Old City and to procure new coaches to meet growing demand.

The CM held a review of the 7.5 km corridor from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) to Chandrayangutta being undertaken as part of Phase II of Hyderabad Metro.

He asked Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) officials to complete the road widening works at a faster pace and initiate the tender process. He instructed officials to consult the Delhi Metro for assistance on the appropriate technology to be employed. He also enquired about the pending land acquisition and expansion plans.

The previous day, Telangana High Court allowed th...