Srinagar Metro

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 operation2027
Train length3 coaches
Technical
System length25 km (16 mi)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary

The Srinagar Metro is a light rail transit planned for the city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. 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]

As of 4th July 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has proposed the introduction of MetroLite lines in Srinagar and Jammu cities, as reported by The Indian Express.[7] This development aims to improve the public transportation system in the region and will be the first metro lines to be established in Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed project includes a 25 km line in Srinagar and a 23 km line in Jammu. The administration's decision to opt for the MetroLite system, with its lower capital and operational costs, reflects the unique requirements and feasibility of the region. The implementation of these metro lines is expected to enhance connectivity and provide commuters with a more convenient and efficient mode of transportation.[8]

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.[9]

Srinagar Metrolite Line-1

(HMT Junction - Indira Nagar)

No. Station Name Phase Opening Interchange

Connection

Station Layout Platform Level Type Depot Connection
English کٲشُر
1 HMT Junction ایچ ایم ٹی جنٛکشن 1 2027 – Elevated Side HMT Junction Depot
2 Parimpora پٲرِمپوٗر 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
3 Bus stand بس سٹینٛڈ 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
4 Qamarwari قَمَروور 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
5 Gazarzoo گازارزو 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
6 Rathpora رتھپوٗر 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
7 Batmaloo بَٹہٕ مالیُٛن 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
8 Secretariat سیکریٹیریٹ 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
9 Lal Chowk لال چوک 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
10 Munshi Nagar مُنشی نگر 1 2027 Line 2 Elevated Side None
11 Sonwar سۄنوار 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
12 Indiranagar اِنٛدرانگر 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
Srinagar Metrolite Line-2

(Osmanabad - Hazoori Bagh)

1 Osmanabad عثمان آباد 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
2 Hazratbal Crossing حضرت بل کراسِنٛگ 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
3 Soura سۆوُر 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
4 Skims سِکمٕس 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
5 Nalbal Bridge نل بل کٔدٕل 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
6 Mill Stop مِل سٹاپ 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
7 Hawal Chowk حَوَل 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
8 Jama Masjid جامع مسجد 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
9 Khaniyar خانیار 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
10 Nowpora ناؤ پوٗر 1 2027 – Elevated Side None
11 Munshi Nagar مُنشی نگر 1 2027 Line 1 Elevated Side None
12 Hazoori Bagh حضوٗرؠ باغ 1 2027 – Elevated Side None

See also

References

  1. ^ "State apprived light metro rail system in Jammy and Srinagar". Metro Rail News. 10 February 2020.
  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. ^ Iqbal, Naveed (4 July 2023). "J&K: Administration proposes metro lines for Srinagar, Jammu". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Administration Proposes Metro Lines for Srinagar and Jammu Cities". The Chenab Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Srinagar Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 30 March 2020.