Vizag Metro Rail: Comprehensive mobility plan submitted to Centre, says minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vizag Metro Rail: Comprehensive mobility plan submitted to Centre, says minister

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Vizag’s metro rail project is set to take off soon in a developmental boost to the coastal city. In his reply, Narayana said, “The long-awaited Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project is poised for a fresh start. "The detailed project report, covering four metro rail corridors, has been finalized and the estimated cost is Rs 14,300 crore.” Narayana also pointed out that feasibility reports for metro projects in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam had been mandated in accordance with the 13th Schedule, Item 12 of the Partition Act. “With the comprehensive mobility plan now submitted to the Centre, the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project is expected to gain momentum, offering a much-needed solution to the city's growing transportation challenges,” he said. The cost is Rs 882 crore grant of TDR rights.” Narayana added that, under Phase-II-, the total project land would be 6.15 acres including 2.69 acres of private land.

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JSP leaders urge A.P. govt. to extend Vizag metro rail project to Vizianagaram
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JSP leaders urge A.P. govt. to extend Vizag metro rail project to Vizianagaram

The Hindu  

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India Today  

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Karnataka govt approves DPR for Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam metro rail projects
1 month ago

Karnataka govt approves DPR for Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam metro rail projects

New Indian Express  

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Metro Rail connectivity to Telangana’s proposed ‘fourth city’: HMR MD
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The Hindu  

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Visakhapatnam Aims for International Status with Ambitious Development Plans
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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hyderabad Metro Expansion Evokes Mixed Reactions
1 year ago

Hyderabad Metro Expansion Evokes Mixed Reactions

Deccan Chronicle  

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AP Chief Secretary Holds Review Meeting for Comprehensive Development of Vizag
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AP Chief Secretary Holds Review Meeting for Comprehensive Development of Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Chief secretary K.S. The chief secretary said that Visakhapatnam is emerging as an important city in the country and that there is a need to design multi-developmental projects to meet its future needs. He also said that the Visakha Metropolitan Regional Development Authority is extending its jurisdiction to 2,456 square kilometres and that there is a need to plan …

Vizag Metro Rail plan given to AP
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Vizag Metro Rail plan given to AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: A new detailed project report, which has been prepared by AP Metro Rail Corporation, for the eagerly awaited Vizag Metro Rail is waiting for the state government’s approval for its ‘go-ahead with the next stage’. Jagan Mohan Reddy is keen on speeding up the project, which will be useful to people in sub-urban areas of the Port City up …

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