Srinagar Metro

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Srinagar Metro
Overview
OwnerSrinagar Development Authority
Area servedSrinagar
LocaleSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Transit typelight rail transit
Number of lines2 (planned)
Number of stations28
Operation
Began operation2024
Train length3 coaches
Technical
System length25 km (16 mi)
Electrification25 kV AC railway electrification

The Srinagar Metro is a Light rail transit planned for the city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The plans for the Srinagar Metro have been finalised with the work expected to start once the project gets nod from union cabinet.[1] The proposed network will have two corridors. Each corridor of Srinagar metro will have 12 stations each with the total cost expected to be ₹5,559 crore.[2]

Former Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief E. Sreedharan, who is popularly known as 'Metro Man' following his success in Konkan railway and Delhi Metro, was appointed as the project head.[3][4]

History[]

Jammu and Kashmir state government has planned to introduce a metro rail system in cities of Srinagar and Jammu which respectively serve as Summer and winter capital of the state. The government had hired an infrastructure development enterprise, RITES to conduct a traffic analysis.[5] The government has planned to approach Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for a detailed project including feasibility and financial viability.[6]

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) was completed by RITES and it was submitted to the Ministry of Home and Urban Affairs. The two projects in Jammu and Srinagar respectively were estimated to cost around ₹10,559 crores, with each project expected to be completed by 2024 if the Union Cabinet gives the nod. Lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha said that the tendering process will be initiated once the project is reviewed and approved by PMO and Union Cabinet.[2]

Route[]

Two elevated corridors have been planned in Phase 1, with an estimated ridership of 200,000 by the year 2027. The Line 2 is planned to be extended until Srinagar Airport in phase 2. The depot is set to be constructed near HMT Junction of Line 1.[7]

Srinagar Metrolite Line-1

(HMT Junction - Indira Nagar)

No. Station Name Phase Opening Interchange

Connection

Station Layout Platform Level Type Depot Connection
English كٲشُر
1 HMT Junction 1 2024 – Elevated Side HMT Junction Depot
2 Parimpora 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
3 Bus stand 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
4 Qamarwari 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
5 Gazarzoo 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
6 Rathpora 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
7 Batmaloo 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
8 Secretariat 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
9 Lal Chowk 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
10 Munshi Nagar 1 2024 Line 2 Elevated Side None
11 Sonwar 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
12 Indiranagar 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
Srinagar Metrolite Line-2

(Osmanabad - Hazoori Bagh)

1 Osmanabad 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
2 Hazratbal Crossing 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
3 Soura 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
4 Skims 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
5 Nalbal Bridge 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
6 Mill Stop 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
7 Hawal Chowk 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
8 Jama Masjid 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
9 Khaniyar 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
10 Nowpora 1 2024 – Elevated Side None
11 Munshi Nagar 1 2024 Line 1 Elevated Side None
12 Hazoori Bagh 1 2024 – Elevated Side None

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "State apprived light metro rail system in Jammy and Srinagar". Metro Rail News.
  2. ^ a b "Metro rail project to get union cabinet clearance soon". Greater Kashmir. 29 August 2021.
  3. ^ "'Metro Man' Sreedharan appointed principal advisor to MRTCs in J&K". Economic Times. 10 March 2019.
  4. ^ "'Metro man' Sreedharan named top adviser to MRTS projects in J&K". Hindustan Times. 10 March 2019.
  5. ^ "RITES submits final DPR of ₹10,559 crore Jammu and Srinagar metro projects". 12 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Omar Abdullah plans metro in Jammu and Srinagar". DNA India.
  7. ^ "Srinagar Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
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