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09/06/23 06:40 AM IST

Gurgaon Metro

In News
  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned Rs 5,452 crores for the project.
  • The proposed metro line from the HUDA City Centre to Cyber City in Gurugram will also have a Spur to Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram covering a distance of 28.50 km having 27 stations on the route.
About the project
  • The entire metro line will be constructed as a standard gauge line measuring 1435 mm (5 ft 8.5 inches).
  • The project will be elevated throughout its entire length. The metro connectivity will begin from the existing HUDA City Centre on the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line.
  • The project will be undertaken by the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC), which will be established as a 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Haryana.
  • The project is anticipated to be completed within the next four years.
Significance
  • The significance of this metro line lies in its ability to bridge the gap in metro connectivity between New Gurugram and Old Gurugram.
  • Currently, there is no metro line in Old Gurugram, and the establishment of this new line will address this deficiency, bringing about a significant improvement in transportation infrastructure.
  • The proposed metro network will also provide convenient connectivity to Gurugram railway station, further enhancing the overall transportation options available to commuters.
  • The project will be extended to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in future.
Source- Times Now

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