The day after it was thrown open to the public, a lot of citizens stepped out to experience the first ride on the Hyderabad Metro Rail. (Photo: EPS)While a majority of them were in for a joyride, there were a few who boarded to reach their workplace. (Photo: EPS)Ticket vendors and station managers helped the crowd. IN PIC: Ticket vendor helping commuters with tokens, which are valid for 120 minutes. (Photo: EPS)Ticket vendor issuing token to people. (Photo: Sayantan Ghosh)Security guards helping commuters through security check up. (Photo: Sayantan Ghosh)A view of Metro rail bhavan from metro. (Photo: EPS)A panoramic view of the Metro Rail stretch. (Photo: EPS)Station parking area as seen from metro station. (Photo: EPS)The Hyderabad Metro Rail system is being built at a total cost of ₹14,132 crore with L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH) investing up to ₹12,764 crore. (Photo: EPS)Smartbike station ready at Miyapur metro station. The German imported bikes are installed to encourage people to use cycles and reduce pollution. (Photo: EPS)Kids enjoying the view from the metro . (Photo: EPS)Every station has staff to guide passengers in need of help. (Photo: EPS)Youngsters checking out map of metro station.(Photo: Sayantan Ghosh)
