The Chief Minister of Telangana has recently laid the foundation stone for the 31 km-long Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail project. The project will involve the construction of an elevated route stretching 27 km and an underground passage 2.5 km in length. The project is being funded by the state government, the GMR group (which manages the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport), and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority. The project is expected to involve an investment of Rs 6,250 crore. In an official statement, the Chief Minister's office praised the efforts of officials in making the Airport Metro a reality and highlighted the need for expansion in Hyderabad. The statement also noted that the city, known for its cosmopolitan nature and as a global city, has earned the nickname "Power Island" due to its connections to power generating stations and the national electricity grid.
