Part 3
Meerut
Introduction
The Meerut Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) that is proposed to be built in the town of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The project’s Detailed Project Report was prepared by RITES and submitted to the UP state government on June 30, 2016 for its approval. The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation has been assigned a ‘coordinator’ role to bring all stakeholders together and get the project started.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Proposed: 35 km
Line 1 – Partapur to Modipuram: 20 km
Type: Elevated: 12.8 km | Underground: 7.2 km
Line 2 – Shradhapuri Phase II to Jagriti Vihar: 15 km
Type: Elevated: 10.7 km | Underground: 4.3 km
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Patna
Introduction
The Patna Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) proposed to be built in Patna, Bihar’s capital and largest city. The project’s Detailed Project Report was prepared by RITES, approved by Bihar’s state government on February 9, 2016 and is currently waiting for an approval by the Central Government.
Construction for its 30.92 km first phase is expected to start in 2018.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Proposed: 30.92
Line 1 (East – West): Danapur Cantonment – Bypass Chowk: 16.9 km with 14 stations
- Elevated: 5.29 km with 4 stations
- Underground: 11.33 km with 9 stations
- At-grade (ground): .28 km with 1 station
Line 2 (North – South): Patna Junction – ISBT: 14.02 km with 12 stations
- Elevated: 9.625 km with 9 stations
- Underground: 4.575 km with 3 stations
Stations:
Line 1: Danapur Cantonment, Saguna Mor, RPS Mor, IAS Colony, Rukkanpura, Rajabazaar, JD Women’s College, Raj Bhavan, Secretariat, High Court, Income Tax Roundabout, Patna Junction, CNLU, Mithapur and Bypass Chowk
Line 2: Patna Junction, Dak Bungalow, Gandhi Maidan, Kargil Chowk, PMCH, Patna University, Pre Chandra Rangashala, Dinkar Golambar, Rajendra Nagar, NMCH, Kumhrar Park, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Zero Mile and ISBT
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PUNE
Introduction
The Pune Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) proposed to be built in the city of Pune in Maharashtra. The project’s
Detailed Project Report was prepared & submitted by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in July 2009, revised in January 2013, August 2014, and finally once again in November 2015 to reflect current prices. Although the State Government approved the project in 2012, it has run into red tape, politics and opposition from local NGOs & activists over its mostly elevated nature. The project is currently awaiting a push from the State Government and an approval from the Central Government.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Proposed: 31.254 km
Line 1 – Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation – Swargate: 16.589 km with 15 stations
Elevated: PCMC – Shivaji Nagar: 11.570 km, 9 stations
Underground: Shivaji Nagar – Swargate: 5.019 km, 6 stations
Line 2 – Vanaz – Ramwadi – 14.665 km with 16 stations
Type: Elevated
Stations:
Line 1: PCMC, Tukaram Nagar, Bhosari, Kasarwadi, Fugewadi, Dapodi, Bopodi, Khadki, Range Hill, Shivaji Nagar, ASI, PMC, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, Swargate
Line 2: Vanaz, Anand Nagar, Ideal Colony, Nal Stop, Garvare College, Deccan Gymkhana, Sambhaji Park, PMC, Civil Court, Mangalwar Peth, Pune Railway Station, Ruby Clinic, Bund Garden, Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar, Ramwadi
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VARANASI
Introduction
The Varanasi Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) that is approved to be built in the city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The Detailed Project Report was prepared by RITES and approved by the state cabinet on April 18. Following that the Central Government approved the project on May 23, 2016.
Roughly 80% of the project will be built underground. Construction on Line 1 is expected to begin in 2017.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Approved: 29.235 km
Line 1 – BHEL to BHU: 19.35 km with 17 stations
Line 2 – Benia Bagh to Sarnath: 9.885 km with 9 stations
Stations:
Line 1 – BHEL, Tarna, Shivpur, Sangam Colony, Gilat Bazar, Bhojubeer, Collectorate, Nadesar, Varanasi Junction, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Rathyatra, Benia Bagh, Kashi Vishvanath, Bangali Tola, Ratnakar Park, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Benaras Hindu University
Line 2 – Benia Bagh, Kotwali, Machoori Park, Kashi Bus Depot, Jalalipura, Punchikrshi, Abapur, Havelia and Sarnath
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Vishakhapatnam
Introduction
The Visakhapatnam Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) that has been approved to be built in the city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) in Andhra Pradesh. The project’s Detailed Project Report with 3 elevated lines was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) who was also assigned to execute the project in September 2015.
Funding issues have delayed the project and with the AP government giving priority to
Vijayawada’s Metro, construction on Visakhapatnam’s metro is now expected to begin in 2018.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Approved: 42.54 km
Line 1 – Gajuwaka to Kommadi: 30.38 km with 18 stations
Line 2 – Gurudwara Junction to Old Post Office: 5.25 km with 6 stations
Line 3 – Thatichetlapalem to Chinna Waltair: 6.91 km with 7 stations
Stations:
Line 1 – Kommadi Junction, Hanumanthawaka Junction, Maddilapalem, Gurudwara Junction, Akkayyapalem, Kancharapalem, Muralinagar, Government Polytechnic College, Thatichetlapalem, Kancharapalem, Murali Nagar, GSI, NAD Junction, Visakhapatnam International Airport, Sheela Nagar, BHPV, Auto Nagar and Gajuwaka.
Line 2 – BVK College, RTC Complex, Dabagardens, Saraswati Circle, Poorna Market and Old Post Office.
Line 3 – New Railway Colony, Railway Station, Allipuram Junction, RTC Complex, Siripuram Junction, Andhra University and Chinna Waltair.
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Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum)
Introduction
The Thiruvananthapuram Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) that has been approved to be built in the city of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) which serves as the capital of Kerala. The project will be executed by the Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation (KRTC) along with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) which was appointed as the interim consultant in January 2016. Construction for Line 1 is expected to begin by in 2017 after land acquisition and utility shifting is completed.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 0 km | Approved: 21.82 km
Line 1 – Technocity to Karamana with 19 stations
Estimated Cost: Rs. 4219 crore
Stations:
Technocity, Pallipuram, Kaniyapuram, Kazhakoottam, Kazhakoottam Junction, Kariavattom, Gurumandiram, Pangapara, Sreekaryam, Ulloor, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom, Plamoodu, Palayam, Secretariat, Thampanoor (Trivandrum Central Railway Station), Killipalam, Karamana
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NAVI MUMBAI (formerly New Bombay)
Introduction
The Navi Mumbai Metro system is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) that is being built to serve the area of Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra. Construction for its 11.10 km first phase from CBD Belapur to Pendhar with 11 stations started in November 2011 and is expected to be completed by 2018/19 owing to delays in receiving key approvals. Although the Maharashtra government has released a 106.40 km master plan comprising of 6 lines, it is unlikely that it will be followed. New metro lines are expected to be announced once construction for the Navi Mumbai Airport project is kick-started.
Key Figures
Operational: 0 km | Under Construction: 11.10 km | Proposed: 95.30 km
Stations:
Line 1: CBD Belapur, Sector 7, CIDCO Science Park, Utsav Chowk (Khargar), Sector 11, Sector 14, Central Park, Pethpada, Sector 34, Panchanand, Pendhar
