L&T Metro Rail () Limited Q3, 4th Floor, Cyber Towers Hitec , Hyderabad - 500081 Press Release Issued by LTMRHL Corporate Communication Department LTMHRL/CCD/PR/5/20072012

100 PIER FOUNDATIONS ACROSS CORRIDOR I & III, MARK THE BHOOMI POOJA AT DEPOT

Hyderabad 20th July 2012: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited performed Bhoomi Pooja at the Miyapur Depot today at 11:30 am. This is an important benchmark for the project after the Bhoomi Pooja in Uppal Depot on 26th April 2012.

The Rail Project will have three depots at Uppal, Miyapur and Falaknuma. This Bhoomi Pooja will pave the way for the commencement of ground work in Miyapur depot.

The Ground Breaking Ceremony was done by conducting a Bhoomi Pooja at the location. The inauguration was attended by top dignitaries from L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd (Concessionaire), Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (GoAP) Louis Berger (Independent Engineer), and L&T Construction (EPC Contractor).

Mr. M P Naidu, Project Director, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, stated that “This event marks the completion of 100 pier foundations of the prestigious Hyderabad Metro Rail Project across Corridor I & III.”

The Miyapur Depot will serve the Corridor I (Miyapur – L B Nagar) which will have a length of 28.87 Kms with approximately 954 Central Piers and 27 Stations. The alignment proceeds from Miyapur and continues on NH-9 while passing through JNTU, , Balanagar, Bharatnagar, , , Khairatabad, Lakdikapul, Nampally Station, M.G Bus Station, , Bus Station and will terminate at L B Nagar.

Miyapur Depot Corridor I Miyapur – 27 Stations LB Nagar Falaknuma Depot Corridor II JBS - Falaknuma 16 Stations Uppal Depot Corridor III – 23 Stations Shilparamam

Photographs:

Mr. M P Naidu, Project Director, LTMRHL performing Bhoomi Pooja at the Miyapur Depot

Bhoomi Pooja at Miyapur Depot

The Company

L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited is a SPV of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). L&T is a USD 12.8 billion technology, engineering and construction with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in ’s private sector. A strong, customer – focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for over seven decades.

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