Centre Gives Nod To Metro Connectivity From HUDA City Centre To Gurugram's Cyber City

The union cabinet has granted approval for the metro rail connectivity between HUDA City Centre station and Cyber City in Gurugram, aiming to enhance public transportation in the national capital region. 

The project will be implemented by the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC), established as a 50:50 special purpose vehicle of the Central government and the Haryana government. 

Covering a distance of 28.50 kilometres with 27 stations along the route, the new metro line will have a design speed of 80 km per hour and an average speed of 34 kmph. The entire project will be elevated and is expected to be completed within four years. 

This metro line will serve to connect new Gurugram with the older parts of the city while fostering overall economic development in the area. 

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs stated that the next phase will facilitate connectivity to the IGI airport. 

"The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved metro connectivity from HUDA City Centre to Cyber City, including a spur line to Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram, spanning 28.50 km with 27 stations," according to a statement from the ministry. 

The total estimated cost for the project will be Rs 5,452 crore. 

Additionally, the statement mentioned that the metro connectivity will feature a standard gauge line of 1,435 mm (5 ft 8.5 inches) and will include a spur line from Basai village for depot connectivity. 

The ministry estimates that Gurugram has a population of around 25 lakh, and the projected daily ridership on the new metro line will be 5.34 lakh by 2026, 7.26 lakh by 2031, 8.81 lakh by 2041 and 10.70 lakh by 2051. 

According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the project's funding is being arranged through the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the World Bank (WB).