The need for reliable schedules for MMTS in Hyderabad was stressed by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on May 21, 2026. The image is used for representative purposes only.

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Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday (May 21, 2026) met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi, urging him to regularise train timings and improve passenger amenities on the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) in Hyderabad.Need for more reliable schedulesAccording to an official release, Mr. Reddy emphasised the importance of MMTS suburban train services, describing them as a vital mode of transportation for commuters in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas. He highlighted the need for more reliable schedules and enhanced facilities to better serve the daily passengers.Railways Minister responds positivelyMr. Vaishnaw responded positively to the request and assured his Cabinet colleague that he would convene a special meeting with the officials concerned to formulate and implement measures aimed at improving the MMTS network.

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on May 21, 2026