Hyderabad: The long-awaited metro rail project in Visakhapatnam will start soon in October 2025. The Andhra Pradesh Government is preparing to start the project.
The first phase of the metro will cover 46.23 km with three routes and 42 metro stations, serving the city’s 2 million+ population. The second phase will connect the city to Bhogapuram International Airport, 45 km away.
The project started in 2014 but faced delays. Land for 99 acres has been marked for the metro. The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is selecting a project consultant by early June. Work on the Visakhapatnam metro is planned to begin in October.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu recently asked the Central Government in New Delhi to approve the project.