Gorakhpur Metro

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Gorakhpur Metro
Overview
OwnerUttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)
LocaleGorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Transit typeMetrolite
Number of lines2
Number of stations27
Chief executiveKumar Keshav[1]
Operation
Operation will start2024
CharacterElevated
Train length3 coaches
Technical
System length27.41 km (17.03 mi)
No. of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Gorakhpur Metro is a light rapid transit system proposed for the city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The network will consist of 2 elevated lines serving 27 stations with a total length of 27.41 kilometres. The project is estimated to cost ₹4,672 crore (US$620 million). It is expected to be completed by 2024.[1]

History[]

The Government of Uttar Pradesh appointed the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) to build a metro system in Gorakhpur in 2017. RITES prepared the feasibility study and the detailed project report (DPR) for the project and submitted it to UPMRC in March 2019. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was approved by the State Cabinet on 9 October 2020.[2]

The Public Investment Board (PIB) approved the first phase of the project on 22 November 2021, and the project is expected to be completed by 2024.[1]

Network[]

Corridor 1:

The first line would be constructed from Shyam Nagar to Sooba Bazaar covering a distance of 16.95 km and comprise 16 stations.[2]

Corridor 2:

The second line would be constructed from Gulriha to Kachehri Chauraha covering a distance of 10.46 km and comprise 11 stations.[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Arjum; Bano; Dec 2, Arvind Chauhan / TNN /; 2021; Ist, 07:13. "UP: Gorakhpur Metro on fast track, gets PIB nod, to be ready by 2024 | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b c "Public Investment Board approves ₹4,672 crore Gorakhpur Metrolite Project". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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