Top 3 Metro Projects Underconstruction in India

India is the fastest growing urban population in the world. With so many people migrating from rural to urban areas, it is becoming increasingly important to build infrastructure that can support them. The construction of metro projects has become mandatory for every city that wants to avoid traffic congestion and manage its resources better. If you are also looking for information about upcoming metro projects in India, here is a list of some of the most exciting metro projects in India right now:

Mumbai Metro Line 3

The Aqua Line (Line-3) of the Mumbai Metro is a 33.5-km-long line with 27 stations connecting Cuffe Parade to BKC to Aarey Colony that is currently being constructed. It is a primarily-underground line operated and constructed by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC), a joint venture between the Government of India (GOI) and the Government of Maharashtra (GOM) that was formed to construct and operate it. It was approved for construction on June 28, 2013 with a cost of Rs. 23,136 crore. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provided an official development assistance (ODA) loan worth Rs. 13,235 crore, with an interest rate of 1.15% for project activities, 0.01% for consulting services, and 30 years of repayment (including 10 years of grace period).

Highlights

• Estimated Cost: Rs. 23,136 crore

• Estimated Daily Ridership: 17.0 Lakhs/Day (2021)

• Under Construction: 33 km

• On Hold: 0.5 km (Ramp – Aarey Colony Station)

• Rolling Stock: 248 coaches (31 x 8) by Alstom capable of UTO (Unattended Train Operation) with GoA4

Route Info Mumbai Metro Line 3

Aqua Line(Line 3): Cuffe Parade – BKC – SEEPZ – Aarey Colony

• Length: 33.5 km

• Depot: Aarey Colony (tentative; possibly Kanjurmarg pending court’s decision)

• Type: Underground & At-Grade

• Number of Stations: 27

Mumbai Aqua Line Stations

• Cuffe Parade

• Vidhan Bhavan

• Churchgate

• Hutatma Chowk

• CSMT

• Kalbadevi

• Girgaon

• Grant Road

• Mumbai Central

• Mahalaxmi

• Science Museum

• Acharya Atre Chowk

• Worli

• Siddhivinayak

• Dadar

• Shitladevi

• Dharavi

• Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC),

• Vidyanagri

• Santa Cruz

• CSIA Terminal 1 (Domestic Airport),

• Sahar Road

• CSIA Terminal 2 (International Airport),

• Marol Naka

• MIDC

• SEEPZ

• Aarey Colony (only at-grade station)
  

Bangalore Metro Phase-II

The Karnataka state government approved the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project in 2011 and the Indian government in 2014. The Phase 2 project consists of 73.921 kilometres of new routes. Construction began on September 15, 2015 on Reach-2A of the Purple Line (Mysore Road - Pattanagere).

There are 13.885 kilometres of new track, of which 13.885 kilometres will be built underground. The remainder will be built aboveground. The project faced funding issues that resulted because a majority of civil construction contracts weren't awarded until the first half of 2017. Only in 2026, after Phase 2 is completed in sections, will it be possible to construct a 13.885-kilometre underground section. When Phase 2 is operational, the network's length will be 116.19 kilometres.

The Bangalore Metro Phase-II project will connect the Phase-I network to the suburban and rural areas of the city. The project is divided into three parts: Phase-IIA, Phase-IIB, and Phase-IIC. Phase-IIA will connect East of Ramakrishna Hospital to the North of Banaswadi. Phase-IIB will connect South of Banaswadi to North of Nagatahalli. The Phase-IIC will connect the East and South of the city.

Route Info Bangalore Metro Line 3 Yellow Line(Line 3): RV Road – Bommasandra

• Length: 19.143 km

• Depot: Hebbagodi Depot (39.3 acres)

• Type: Elevated

• Number of Stations: 16

Bangalore Yellow Line Stations

• Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road (RV Road),

• Ragigudda

• Jayadeva Hospital

• BTM Layout

• Central Silkboard

• Bommanahalli (formerly HSR Layout)

• Hongasandra (formerly Oxford College)

• Kudlu Gate (formerly Muneshwara Nagar)

• Singasandra (formerly Chikkabegur)

• Hosa Road (formerly Basapura Road)

• Beratena Agrahara (formerly Hosa Road)

• Electronic City

• Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara (formerly Electronic City – II)

• Huskur Road

• Hebbagodi

• Bommasandra

Route Info Bangalore Metro Line 4

Pink Line(Line 4): Kalena Agaraha (formerly Gottigere) – Nagawara

• Length: 21.386 km

• Depot: Kothanur Depot (31.5 acres)

• Type: Elevated (7.501 km) and Underground (13.885 km)

• Number of Stations: 18

Bangalore Pink Line Stations

• Kalena Agrahara (formerly Gottigere)

• Hulimavu

• IIM-Bangalore

• JP Nagar 4th Phase

• Jayadeva Hospital

• Swagath Road Cross

• Dairy Circle

• Lakkasandra (foremerly Mico Industries

• Langford Town

• Rashtriya Military School (formerly Vellara Road)

• MG Road

• Shivaji Nagar

• Cantonment

• Pottery Town

• Tannery Road

• Venkateshpura

• Kadugundanahalli (formerly Arabic College)

• Nagawara

Route Info Bangalore Phase-II Line Extensions

Purple Line(Line 1): Mysore Road – Challaghatta

• Length: 8.814 km

• New Depot: Challagatta Depot (38.9 acre; for entire line)

• Type: Elevated

• Number of Stations: 7

• Status: 7.5 km Mysore Road – Kengeri section inaugurated on August 30, 2021

Bangalore Purple Line Stations

• Nayandahalli

• Rajarajeshwari Nagar

• Jnana Bharathi (formerly Bangalore University Cross)

• Pattanagere

• Kengeri Bus Terminal (formerly Mailasandra)

• Kengeri

• Challeghatta

Purple Line(Line 1): Baiyyappanahalli – Whitefield

• Length: 15.257 km

• New Depot: Kadugodi Depot in Whitefield (44.8 acres; for entire line)

• Type: Elevated

• Number of Stations: 13

Bangalore Purple Line Stations

• Benniganahalli (formerly Jyothipuram / Tin Factory)

• KR Puram

• Saraswati Nagar (formerly Mahadevapura)

• Gurudacharpalya

• Hoodi Junction (erst. Doddanekundi)

• Sitharama Palya (formerly Visvesvaraya Industrial Area)

• Kundalahalli

• Nallurhalli (formerly Vydehi Hospital)

• Sadarmangla (formerly Satya Sai Hospital)

• Pattandur Agrahara (formerly. ITPL)

• Kadugodi

• Channasandra (formerly Ujjval Vidyalaya) and Whitefield

Delhi Metro Phase IV

In July 2015, Delhi Metro Phase 4 route plans totalling 103.93 kilometres were established. On March 7, 2019, India's Central Government authorized the construction of 61.679 kilometres of lines across three lines (priority corridors) with 45 stations. The Silver Line's length was expanded in October 2020, making the entire project 65.1 kilometres long.

Phase 4’s tender process for civil construction began in June 2019, with piling work on Line-8’s extension starting on December 30, 2019 at Haiderpur-Badli Mor Station.

In December 2020, DMRC started the tendering process for the project’s sub-systems which will be financed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). DMRC plans to procure 288 new coaches to serve all 3 lines of this phase.

• DMRC’s Phase 4 Deadline: December 31, 2024 (Priority Corridors)

• My Completion Estimate: 2026 (Priority Corridors)

• Estimated Project Cost: Rs. 24,948.65 cr

• Revised Funding Pattern (December 2019) – Central Government (GOI): Rs. 4,643.638 cr – Delhi Government (GNCTD) & other sources: Rs. 7,374.098 cr – External Loan: Rs. 12,930.914 cr Source: The Metrorail Guy

Silver Line(Line 10): Aerocity – Tughlakabad

• Length: 23.622 km

• Depot: Sarita Vihar (shared with Violet Line) & possibly Vasant Kunj

• Type: Elevated (4.279 km) & Underground (19.343 km)

• Number of Stations: 16

Station Names:

• Aerocity

• Mahipalpur

• Vasant Kunj

• Kishangarh

• Chhatarpur

• Chhattarpur Mandir

• IGNOU

• Neb Sarai

• Saket G-Block

• Ambedkar Nagar

• Khanpur

• Sangam Vihar

• Maa Anandmayee Marg Junction

• Tughlakabad Railway Colony (Pul Prahaladpur)

• Tughlakabad

Summary

Metro trains are notable for helping people to move in a safe, fast, and easy manner. The public transit system connects hard-to-reach areas with the rest of the city, reducing traffic congestion as people drive less. Furthermore, with the introduction of metro rail, people's quality of life has increased by providing more economic opportunities to the less powerful sector of society.

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