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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Transport in Hyderabad&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is the network of roads, railways, rapid transit system in the capital and the largest city of [[Telangana]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.ghmc.gov.in/City_History.aspx|title=Hyderabad}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The city of [[Hyderabad]] also serves as the central hub of transport and logistics within the state.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Road==&lt;br /&gt;
Hyderabad is integrated into the National Highway Network of India through NH 44, NH 65, NH 163, NH 765, NH 765D,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://morth.nic.in/showfile.asp?lid=2924|title=State wise Length of National Highways in India - Ministry of Road Transport &amp;amp; Highways, Government of India|website=morth.nic.in|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; while four State Highways SH1, SH4, SH 6, SH 19 originate/terminate in Hyderabad.{{citation needed|date=May 2018}} Hyderabad has a vehicle population of nearly 48 lakhs and is the highest after Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.&lt;br /&gt;
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The first [[Controlled-access highway|Expressway]] in [[Hyderabad]] connecting [[Mehdipatnam]] and Aramgarh opened for public in 2009 to ease connectivity to [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/biggest-flyover-from-ians-326962.html|title=Hyderabad throws open India&amp;#039;s longest flyover|work=News18|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; located in [[Shamshabad]], and named after the former Prime Minister [[P. V. Narasimha Rao|P V Narsimha Rao]]. An extension of this Expressway further to [[Shamshabad]] was mulled in 2018.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/hyderabad-to-get-10000cr-transformation/article9830042.ece|title=Hyderabad to get ₹10,000-cr transformation|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-05-18|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.htp.gov.in/flyovers.html|title=Fly Overs in Hyderabad - Hyderabad Traffic Police|website=www.htp.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The Road Network in Hyderabad is characterised by a concentric network of [[Inner Ring Road, Hyderabad|Inner Ring Road]] and [[Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad|Outer Ring Road]]. The latter is an expressway stretching 158&amp;amp;nbsp;km, built to provide orbital linkage between arterial radial roads within the city, as well as to offer connectivity the National Highways.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.hmda.gov.in/orr.Aspx|title=HMDA ORR}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Bus===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Telangana State Road Transport Corporation ====&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Mgbs hyderabad.jpg|right|thumb|[[Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:City Bus Hyd.jpg|thumb|A local bus in Hyderabad]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Hyderabad has an extensive intracity, intercity/regional and interstate bus service network operated by [[TSRTC]], backed by the Government of [[Telangana]]. Within the municipal limits of the city, TSRTC plies intercity and interstate buses from [[Mahatma Gandhi bus station, Hyderabad|Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station]], [[Uppal Kalan|Uppal Bus Station]], [[Charminar]] Bus Station, [[Dilsukhnagar]] Bus Station, [[Koti, Hyderabad|Koti]] Bus Station, Rathifile Bus Station, [[Ghatkesar|Ghatkesar Bus Station]], [[Afzal Gunj|Afzalgunj]] Bus Station, [[Medchal]] Bus Station, [[Sanathnagar]] Bus Station, [[ECIL Bus Station|ECIL]] Bus Station and [[Telangana Secretariat|Secretariat]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|title=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/BusStations.php|website=www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-18|url-status=dead}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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City buses are deployed from their respective depots which shall have jurisdiction over the staffing and frequency of services. City and Suburban buses constitute the primary mode of transport in Hyderabad.&lt;br /&gt;
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TSRTC has several kinds of services which differ in comfort, price and the number of stops:&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/TypesOfCoaches.php |url-status=dead |title=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/TypesOfCoaches.php|website=www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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*Metro Luxury (air-conditioned)&lt;br /&gt;
*City Sheetal (air-conditioned)&lt;br /&gt;
*Metro Deluxe&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/Coach-wiseFacilities.php#Metro%20Deluxe |url-status=dead |title=http://www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in/Coach-wiseFacilities.php#Metro%20Deluxe|website=www.tsrtc.telangana.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*Metro Express Low Floor (non air-conditioned)&lt;br /&gt;
*Metro Express&lt;br /&gt;
*City Ordinary&lt;br /&gt;
*Pushpak (for [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Airport]] Connectivity, air-conditioned).&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.hyderabad.aero/to-from-airport.aspx|title=Commute to &amp;amp; from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|website=www.hyderabad.aero|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Proposal to replace a segment of fleet to all-electric buses.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/may/19/40-electric-buses-to-hit-hyderabad-roads-in-six-months-1816586.html|title=40 electric buses to hit Hyderabad roads in six months|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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====Setwin====&lt;br /&gt;
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The State Government of [[Telangana]] (erstwhile [[Andhra Pradesh]]) sanctioned&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://setwin.in/transport.html|title=Setwin|website=setwin.in|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; minibuses as a self-employment generation scheme which ply between different parts of the city in addition to the city buses run by TSRTC.&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Taxis ===&lt;br /&gt;
Metered [[Auto Rickshaw]] usually referred to as an &amp;quot;auto&amp;quot;, is another widely available taxi in Hyderabad. Shared &amp;#039;auto&amp;#039; taxis are also a commonplace in Hyderabad. Mandatory Metering is contentious issue between passengers, service providers and the authorities.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/share-autorickshaw-drivers-hyderabad-s-old-city-area-allege-harassment-cops-76180|title=Share autorickshaw drivers in Hyderabad’s old city area allege harassment by cops|date=2018-02-09|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Auto-rickshaws-back-to-unmetered-regime/articleshow/44638946.cms|title=Auto-rickshaws back to unmetered regime - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-18}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Vehicle for hire]] companies in Hyderabad include [[Uber]], [[Ola Cabs]], and [[taxicab]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Rail==&lt;br /&gt;
[[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]], a [[Zones and divisions of Indian Railways|zone]] of [[Indian Railways]], is headquartered in [[Secunderabad]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&amp;amp;id=0,1|title=South Central Railway|website=www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Apart from services provided with inter-city connectivity, this zone provides [[Commuter rail|suburban]] transport services in Hyderabad &amp;amp; Secunderabad through [[Hyderabad Multi-Modal Transport System|MMTS]].&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Hyderabad Metro Rail ===&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Hyderabad Metro}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hyderabad metro 2017.jpg|right|thumb|[[Hyderabad Metro]] has emerged as popular mode of public transport]]&lt;br /&gt;
Hyderabad Metro Rail, the Elevated&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://hmrl.telangana.gov.in/project-features.html|title=PROJECT FEATURES - Hyderabad Metro Rail|website=hmrl.telangana.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Mass [[Rapid transit|Rapid Transit]] System of Hyderabad, started operations in 2017.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-metro-rail-launch|title=Live updates: Hyderabad Metro Rail launch|date=2017-11-28|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/hyderabad-metro-set-for-november-launch-1525253.html|title=Hyderabad Metro Set For November Launch|work=News18|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/hyderabad-metro-rail-launch/liveblog/61830769.cms|title=Hyderabad Metro Rail launch - The Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/hyderabad-metro-launch-live-pm-modi-flags-off-30-km-rail-link-takes-first-ride-1589271.html|title=Hyderabad Metro Launch: PM Modi Flags Off 30-km Rail Link, Takes First Ride|date=2017-11-28|work=News18|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The initial phase of operation was 30&amp;amp;nbsp;km long,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://hmrl.telangana.gov.in/project-description.html|title=PROJECT DESCRIPTION - Hyderabad Metro Rail|website=hmrl.telangana.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://hmrl.telangana.gov.in/route-map.html|title=Route map - Hyderabad Metro Rail|website=hmrl.telangana.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; connecting [[Nagole]] and [[Miyapur]], over two corridors through [[Ameerpet]] [[Interchange station|Interchange Station]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/facilities-galore-at-ameerpet-interchange-station/article20403258.ece|title=Facilities galore at Ameerpet interchange station|date=2017-11-14|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-20|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-11-14/Ameerpet-Interchange-Metro-Station-largest-in-country/339315|title=Ameerpet Interchange Metro Station, largest in country|website=The Hans India|language=en|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/141117/hyderabad-2-min-halts-for-metro-at-interchanges.html|title=Hyderabad: 2-min halts for metro at interchanges|date=2017-11-14|work=www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The placement of Metro Stations across the city have been geared to feed the existing transport systems.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=http://hmrl.telangana.gov.in/multi-modal-connectivity.html|title=MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY - Hyderabad Metro Rail|website=hmrl.telangana.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It was however, criticised for inability to achieve its objectives,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-metro-passengers-still-wait-for-last-mile-connectivity|title=Hyderabad Metro passengers still wait for last mile connectivity|date=2018-01-04|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2017/dec/06/last-mile-connectivity-haunts-hyderabad-metro-rail-1719490.html|title=Last-mile connectivity haunts Hyderabad Metro Rail|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; low frequency&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/dec/28/a-month-after-launch-metro-rail-shows-promise-but-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-1738597.html|title=A month after launch, Metro Rail shows promise, but still has a long way to go|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and high fares.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200218/despite-dip-in-users-hyderabad-metro-rail-fares-to-stay.html|title=Despite dip in users, Hyderabad Metro Rail fares to stay|date=2018-02-20|work=www.deccanchronicle.com/|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The frequency of the services increased further since launch to address the shortage of frequency.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Telangana Today&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/hyderabad-metro-frequency-likely-to-be-increased|title=Hyderabad Metro frequency likely to be increased|date=2018-04-18|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hyderabad-metro-to-increase-frequency-speed-of-trains/article23620268.ece|title=Hyderabad Metro to increase frequency, speed of trains|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/metro-trains-frequency-in-hyderabad-to-go-up/articleshow/63853201.cms|title=Metro trains&amp;#039; frequency in Hyderabad to go up - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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To further connectivity, [[Hyderabad Metro|HMRL]] tied up with [[Uber]], to set up booking kiosks across stations.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/business/uber-enters-into-partnership-with-hyderabad-metro-rail-limited-for-last-mile-connectivity-4438051.html|title=Uber enters into partnership with Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited for last mile connectivity - Firstpost|website=www.firstpost.com|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/uber-to-set-up-kiosks-at-hyderabad-metro-rail-stations/article23602059.ece|title=Uber to set up kiosks at Hyderabad Metro Rail stations|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/apr/19/uber-ties-up-with-hyderabad-metro-rail-to-provide-last-mile-connectivity-1803653.html|title=Uber ties up with Hyderabad Metro Rail to provide last mile connectivity|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://www.uber.com/en-IN/newsroom/getting-around-hyderabad-now-easier-uber-metro-rail/|title=Getting around Hyderabad is now easier with Uber and Metro Rail {{!}} Uber Newsroom India|date=2018-04-19|work=Uber Newsroom|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Further, bicycle facility was launched on a limited scale.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/smartbike-station-ready-gps-to-track-commuters/articleshow/61813125.cms|title=Smartbike station ready, GPS to track commuters - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/rent-trendy-cycles-now-hyderabad-metro-stations|title=Rent trendy cycles now at Hyderabad Metro stations|date=2017-11-28|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/telangana+today-epaper-telantod/bikes+on+rent+now+for+hyderabad+metro+passengers-newsid-80931639|title=Bikes on rent now for Hyderabad Metro passengers - Telangana Today {{!}} DailyHunt|work=DailyHunt|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== MMTS ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:MMTS Local at Secunderabad 01.JPG|thumb|MMTS Local at [[Secunderabad Railway Station]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Hyderabad has a [[Commuter rail|commuter transportation]] system known as the Multi Modal Transport System (MMTS), connecting various suburbs of Hyderabad.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, MMTS Services, despite the load factors, have been criticised for lack of adequate frequency and inordinate delays.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mmts-dogged-by-frequency-issues/article19467872.ece|title=MMTS dogged by frequency issues|last=Geetanath|first=V.|date=2017-08-11|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Extension to the current project has been sought through the launch of Phase-II,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/appeal-to-t-for-mmts-phase-2-funds/articleshow/63906534.cms|title=Appeal to T for MMTS Phase 2 funds - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; albeit with limited success of approval.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=https://telanganatoday.com/ktr-urged-to-release-funds-for-mmts-phase-ii|title=KTR urged to release funds for MMTS phase-II|date=2018-04-24|work=Telangana Today|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2018/apr/11/metro-in-place-mmts-extension-planned-to-hyderabad-airport-dropped-1799816.html|title=Metro in place, MMTS extension planned to Hyderabad airport dropped|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-05-20}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Air==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hyderabad Airport.jpg|thumb|[[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]]]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Tata Sons&amp;#039; Airline Timetable Image, Summer 1935 (interior).jpg|thumb|Tata Airlines, started as an air mail service from Karachi to Madras via Hyderabad Deccan]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{see also|Rajiv Gandhi International Airport}}&lt;br /&gt;
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In 1935, Hyderabad&amp;#039;s [[Hakimpet Air Force Station|Hakimpet air base]] was linked with international flight services.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;aponline.gov.in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Modern Period|url=http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/hist-cult/history_modern.html|work=aponline.gov.in|year=2002|access-date=10 October 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926211417/http://www.aponline.gov.in/quick%20links/hist-cult/history_modern.html|archive-date=26 September 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The new and modern [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|airport]] at [[Shamshabad]] replaced the old [[Begumpet Airport]], on 2 March 2008. As of 2010, The [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] at [[Shamshabad]] has been judged among the world&amp;#039;s top airports in the category of serving 5–15&amp;amp;nbsp;million passengers, according to [[Airports Council International]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Delhi-Hyderabad-airports-among-top-in-the-world/articleshow/7509671.cms|title=Delhi, Hyderabad airports among top in the world|work=Times of India|access-date=16 February 2011|date=16 February 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and the world&amp;#039;s fifth best airport, according to [[Skytrax]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article108113.ece|title=Hyderabad airport adjudged amongst top five in world|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=17 February 2010|date=17 February 2010}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The airport has one of the longest [[runway]] (4260 metres) in India,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://business.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/feb/18/slide-show-1-hyderabad-worlds-fifth-best-airport.htm|title=Hyderabad airport ranked 5th best in the world!|publisher=rediff.com|date=18 February 2010|access-date=4 April 2012}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and caters to high passenger and cargo volumes. In January 2011, it became India&amp;#039;s first airport to transport more than {{Convert|30,000|t|lb}} of temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/article2048636.ece|title=Lufthansa Cargo to use GMR Hyderabad airport as pharmaceuticals hub|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 May 2011|access-date=16 July 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It is the primary base for [[SpiceJet]]&amp;#039;s fleet of [[DH8D|Bombardier Dash 8s]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.spicejet.com/newspage.asp?strNews=RGIA_KeyBaseForSJ_Q-400_Operation|title=Hyderabad’s RGIA to be a key base for SpiceJet’s Q-400 operations|date=8 April 2011|access-date=6 October 2011|work=spicejet.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111011084746/http://spicejet.com/newspage.asp?strNews=RGIA_KeyBaseForSJ_Q-400_Operation|archive-date=11 October 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[GMR Group|GMR]] Hyderabad International Airport Limited, which operates the airport, has been awarded the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation award in the category of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Best Airport Environmental Performance of the Year 2009&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/30/stories/2009103053040500.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126003338/http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/30/stories/2009103053040500.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|title=Award for airport|access-date=30 October 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=30 October 2009}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The airport is connected to the city by three major roads.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TOI_roads&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Another-ORR-stretch-to-be-ready-soon/articleshow/7079683.cms|title=Another ORR stretch to be ready soon|work=Times of India|access-date=11 December 2010|date=11 December 2010}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The {{Convert|11.6|km|mi|adj=on}} Hyderabad Elevated Expressway provides dedicated high-speed travel to the airport. As of 2011, it is the longest expressway in India.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;thehindu_NH&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/23/stories/2008012358550300.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125083430/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/23/stories/2008012358550300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|title=Expressway behind schedule|date=23 January 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=19 October 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The [[Outer Ring Road (Hyderabad)|Nehru Outer Ring Road]] serves as a [[controlled-access highway|controlled-access expressway]] between [[Gachibowli]] and [[Shamshabad]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;TOI_roads&amp;quot;/&amp;gt; Metered taxis and buses are available as transports to the airport.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|title=HIAL Awards Airport Shuttles|url=http://www.gmrgroup.in/corporate/newsdetail.aspx?id=77|publisher=gmrgroup.in|date=13 December 2007|access-date=7 October 2011}}&lt;br /&gt;
*{{cite news|title=Passengers suffer as radio cabs&amp;#039; strike continues|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/hyderabad/28545003_1_meru-cab-operators-radio-cabs|date=11 February 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=7 October 2011}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Hyderabad is connected with direct flights to all major destinations in India, as well as to various locations in [[Middle East]], [[Southeast Asia]], [[Europe]] and [[North America]]. Currently, Hyderabad has flights connecting either directly or intermediate stops to foreign cities like [[Frankfurt]], [[Singapore]], [[Dubai]], [[Bangkok]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Dammam]], [[Chicago]] ([[O&amp;#039;Hare International Airport|O&amp;#039;Hare]]), [[London]] ([[Heathrow]]), [[Doha]], [[Jeddah]], [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], [[Riyadh]], [[Kuwait]].&lt;br /&gt;
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