Hyderabad Metro Rail employs 20 transgender persons for security services

Hyderabad Metro Rail, operating across three corridors with 57 stations, has taken a progressive and impactful step by inducting 20 transgender persons into its security services. Their role includes assisting passengers with directions, monitoring baggage scanning, and so on.

This is in line with the State Government’s commitment to inclusivity, dignity, and equal opportunity with special emphasis on deploying transgender personnel across various public service sectors. This initiative not only enhances security but also reflects the Government’s broader resolve to empower marginalized communities through meaningful employment and social inclusion.

After successfully completing their induction security training, these trained personnel started to perform duties at selected metro stations and inside metro trains from Monday (December 1, 2025) onwards. The HMR facilitates the daily commute of nearly five lakh passengers. The initiative also aims to reassure women commuters, who constitute about 30% of the passengers, improve their travel experience, and ensure a secure and supportive environment throughout the metro trail system, as per a press release.