Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- The Hyderabad Metro Rail work for the Old City corridor has gained pace, with pillars being marked along the Darulshifa-Falaknuma stretch.

Authorities will determine the strength of soils 8 meters around the markings through geotechnical investigations and also check for underground utilities like water pipes, sewerage lines, stormwater drains, and overhead electrical lines and move them as necessary.

The 7.5 km stretch is an extension of the Green Line going from MGBS to Chandrayangutta. Four stations have been proposed for the stretch, namely Salarjung Museum, Charminar, Shalibanda and Falaknuma.

The route has been planned to pass through Darulshifa - Puranihaveli - Etebarchowk - Alijakotla - Mir Momin Daira - H...