It’s set: Metro network in Chandigarh tricity to be mostly elevated
1 year ago

It’s set: Metro network in Chandigarh tricity to be mostly elevated

Hindustan Times  

The 114-km Metro network proposed across the tricity will mostly feature elevated tracks and stations, as per the alignment option report readied by Rail India Technical and Economic Services. Running into a total of 89 km, the first phase includes three routes — Paraul -Sarangpur-ISBT Panchkula to Panchkula Extension ; Rock Garden to Zirakpur ISBT via Industrial Area and Airport ; and from Grain Market Chowk, Sector 39, to Transport Chowk, Sector 26. In Phase 2 of 25 km, which will be developed after 2034, Metro has been proposed on Airport Chowk to Manakpur Kallar and ISBT Zirakpur to Pinjore, also with a mostly elevated network. Metro plan rejected by Centre previously The Metro project was first proposed for Chandigarh in 2009 and a DPR was also prepared in 2012 after spending ₹1.5 crore.

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Noida Metro Expansion: 11 new stations to make travel easier
4 weeks ago

Noida Metro Expansion: 11 new stations to make travel easier

India TV News  

Image Source : X 1/6 The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the extension of 17.435 km long Aqua Line Metro Project from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Knowledge Park-V. Image Source : X 3/6 The new corridor will connect Sector 51 in Noida to Knowledge Park-V in Greater Noida West, spanning a distance of 17.435 km and comprising 11 stations. …

Metro project viability: Month after UMTA meeting, Chandigarh admn still sitting on readying minutes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Metro project viability: Month after UMTA meeting, Chandigarh admn still sitting on readying minutes

Hindustan Times  

Almost a month has passed since UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria directed authorities to assess the financial and economic viability of Metro systems in cities of similar size before proceeding further. In April this year, RITES had recommended a two-coach Metro system as the most viable alternative transport solution for Chandigarh in its Alternatives Analysis Report. Two-coach Metro system most …

Rithala-Narela Metro line gets nod from finance ministry
6 months, 1 week ago

Rithala-Narela Metro line gets nod from finance ministry

Hindustan Times  

The Public Investment Board under the Ministry of Finance has approved the proposal for the Rithala-Narela-Kundli metro corridor, officials from the lieutenant governor’s office said on Saturday, adding that the estimated cost of this project will be ₹6,231 crore. The officials said that they expect this extension of the existing Shaheed Sthal – Rithala red line corridor of Delhi metro …

Union Cabinet approves two new Delhi Metro corridors
9 months, 1 week ago

Union Cabinet approves two new Delhi Metro corridors

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two new Metro corridors for Delhi estimated to cost Rs.8,399 crore, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday. The corridors will increase the number of interchange stations on the Metro network—Lajpat Nagar, Chirag Delhi, Saket G Block, Inderlok, Nabi Karim, New Delhi, Delhi Gate and Indraprastha. With this, Delhi is also set to get …

Delhi govt to sign MoU with Centre to expedite work on Metro Phase-4
10 months ago

Delhi govt to sign MoU with Centre to expedite work on Metro Phase-4

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Monday said it will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, which is likely to expedite work for the three under-construction Phase-4 Metro corridors, officials aware of the matter said. In an official statement, the Chief Minister’s Office on Monday said the signing of the MoU was approved by …

Two-coach Metro trains to zip through Chandigarh tricity
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Two-coach Metro trains to zip through Chandigarh tricity

Hindustan Times  

The tricity will have a two-coach Metro network, and not Metrolite, as part of the proposed mass rapid transit system project. UT pushing for a fully underground Metro network UT is also pursuing a fully underground Metro network in Chandigarh, considering the impact of an elevated network on the city’s aesthetic landscape. The first phase will include three routes — …

DPR for Coimbatore metro rail project to be submitted to Tamil Nadu government by July 15
1 year, 5 months ago

DPR for Coimbatore metro rail project to be submitted to Tamil Nadu government by July 15

The Hindu  

Chennai Metro Rail Limited will submit a detailed project report to the State government by July 15 for an elevated metro rail project along Sathyamangalam road and Avinashi Road here. The elevated metro rail line will run parallel to the Avinashi road flyover at a height of 13 metres to 20 metres on the left side. Mr. Siddique, Additional Chief …

Othakadi metro line: Firm asked to file report in 75 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Othakadi metro line: Firm asked to file report in 75 days

New Indian Express  

Siddique made the announcement while convening a consultative meeting on the execution of the metro rail project in Madurai in the presence of District Collector Dr S Aneesh Sekhar and Corporation Commissioner Simranjeet Singh. Following this, Siddque addressed the media persons and said that a feasibility report has been received for implementing the metro rail between Thirumangalam and Othakadai, which …

Chandigarh admn finalises proposal for Metro corridors
1 year, 8 months ago

Chandigarh admn finalises proposal for Metro corridors

Hindustan Times  

Three weeks after Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab accorded in-principle approval to the comprehensive mobility plan for the tricity prepared by RITES, the UT administration has finalised the mass rapid transport system plan after some tweaks to the proposed Metro corridors. In the first phase, which will be developed between 2027 and 2037, the MRTS will run from Sarangpur to Panchkula …

Delhi: Metro link between Palam Vihar and Dwarka Sector 21 may be underground
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Metro link between Palam Vihar and Dwarka Sector 21 may be underground

India TV News  

Highlights Proposed Metro extension connecting Palam Vihar in Gurugram-Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 21 may get delayed Possibilities are being looked to construct this line underground A report said recommended that this corridor will have seven Metro stations The proposed Metro extension connecting Palam Vihar in Gurugram and Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 21 may get delayed further as Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal …

MP CM lays foundation stones of ₹1,417 cr worth of Indore metro rail works
2 years, 11 months ago

MP CM lays foundation stones of ₹1,417 cr worth of Indore metro rail works

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday laid the foundation stone for Indore Metro-related works, including the construction of 16 stations and 11-kilometre viaduct, cumulatively worth ₹1,417 crore, an official said. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the the metro route will be circular like a ring. Addressing the event, the CM said the the metro …

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