Decline in MMTS patronage is attributed to several factors including unreliable schedules, inadequate frequency, and lack of additional services during peak morning and evening hours. File picture | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Despite being in the throes of an ownership transition from L&T to the Telangana government, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited has been running additional services every day to help commuters cope with the ongoing Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) workers’ strike. In sharp contrast, another major public transport system—the MMTS suburban train service operated by the South Central Railway (SCR)—is yet to announce any augmentation of services, even though it offers one of the most affordable commuting options and boasts a wide network spanning the length and breadth of the Hyderabad metropolitan region. Published – April 25, 2026 04:20 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Tripura police probe mysterious drone hovering over sensitive buildings CM pitches for Bengaluru becoming India’s agri tech capital