To manage the expected large crowds during the Ganesh idol immersion on September 17th, Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) will operate trains past midnight. The last trains will depart at 1:00 am and arrive at their destinations around 2:00 am. Additional security measures are in place, including extra police and security personnel...
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at Khairatabad and Lakdikapul metro stations, as well as additional ticket counters. Extra trains with higher frequency will be run during peak hours to manage the crowds. The metro system has seen a surge in ridership due to Ganesh festivities, with Khairatabad station recording 94,000 passengers on Saturday. HMR is requesting passengers to cooperate with security personnel and practice self-discipline to prevent stampedes. Additionally, eight MMTS special trains will operate between various destinations in the twin cities between 10 pm on September 17th and 4 am on September 18th, with specific schedules listed in the press release.