CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) is making substantial strides in advancing multiple
metro projects
across the state, with the aim of fortifying connectivity and enriching
public transportation alternatives
.
Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal, who is also the Chairman of HMRTC, said on Wednesday that the State Government has decided to establish a
metro link
connecting New Delhi to AIIMS &
NCI Badsa
in Jhajjar district. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has given the green signal for a fresh ridership assessment, conducted by leading consultancy firm M/s RITES, to gauge the potential demand for the route.
Kaushal said that a techno-feasibility study is currently underway to explore extending the existing metro line from Ballabhgarh to Palwal, covering a distance of about 25 km, to meet the growing transportation demands in these areas.
Metro Line Connecting Bahadurgarh
A ridership assessment study is evaluating the potential for a metro line connecting Bahadurgarh and Asoudha.M/s Rites will submit its repor by April 15.
Metro Connectivity from Sector-56, Gurugram, to Panchgaon:
Initially appointed to prepare a DPR for the Sector-56 to Panchgaon stretch, M/s RITES expanded the project to include the route from Sector-56 to Vatika Chowk. This extension signifies progress in enhancing metro connectivity within Gurugram.
The project, spanning a distance of 36 km, effectively links Sector-56, Gurugram, to Panchgaon, addressing the region's burgeoning transportation needs. With 28 elevated stations strategically positioned along the route, the project aims to ensure comprehensive coverage and convenient access for commuters. Active efforts are underway to explore the feasibility of constructing a double-decker viaduct for a potential metro line connecting Faridabad and Gurugram, offering an innovative solution to space constraints.
Chandigarh Tricity MRTS Receives Enhancement:
It was informed in the meeting that the Chandigarh Tricity MRTS project witnesses a significant modification, with a direct link now connecting the Railway Station and the main corridor. This adjustment aims to improve accessibility and convenience for passengers utilizing both metro and train services. The project's network length has been extended by 4 km, linking ISBT Zirakpur to Sector 20 Panchkula, further bolstering regional connectivity. Additionally, MoHUA has recommended adopting a 2-coach metro system, presenting a potential cost-effective and efficient solution.
Gurugram Metro Expands Its Horizons:
The Gurugram Metro Rail Project receives a significant impetus with the Government of India sanctioning the construction of a metro line connecting Millennium City Centre and Cyber City. This development promises to significantly enhance intra-city connectivity within Gurugram, addressing the burgeoning transportation needs of residents. . Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the Gurugram Metro Rail project on February 16, 2024, in Rewari, Haryana. The project will connect Millennium City Centre to Cyber City.
The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) has been incorporated for the implementation of the project , with tenders floated for crucial aspects like geotechnical investigations and detailed design consultancy. . D.Thara, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has also been appointed as Chairman Of Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) . A study is also underway to assess the feasibility of deploying 2.9-meter coaches in Gurugram's existing Rapid Metro system, potentially augmenting passenger capacity…
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