The Jammu Metro is a proposed light rail transit system for the city of Jammu in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The project has been proposed by the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and is estimated to cost Rs. 4825 crores in phase 1. The proposed system will have a total route length of 43.50 km, consisting of 4 lines and 22 stations, and will be completed in two phases. The expected completion date for the project is 2026.[2][3]
| Jammu Metro | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Area served | Jammu |
| Locale | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Transit type | light rail transit |
| Number of lines | 2 (planned), 2 extensions in phase 2 |
| Number of stations | 23 (phase 1) |
| Website | pdf [1] |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | TBD |
| Technical | |
| System length | 23 km (14 mi)[1] |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary |
The Jammu and Kashmir state government has announced plans to introduce a metro rail system in the city of Jammu. To conduct a traffic analysis, the government hired the services of the infrastructure development enterprise RITES.[4] Additionally, the government approached the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare a detailed project report, including feasibility and financial viability.[5]
History
editIt was expected that the official plan for the Jammu Metro will be launched in 2022-23, with construction to follow thereafter. This will also coincide with the construction of the Srinagar Metro.[6]
As of July 4, 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 comes as a significant step towards enhancing the public transport system in the region. The proposal includes a 25 km metro line in Srinagar and a 23 km line in Jammu. With the aim of boosting connectivity and convenience for commuters, the J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has expressed the administration's focus on implementing the MetroLite system due to its cost-effectiveness and viability. This proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for ministerial consultation.[8]
Routes
editThe Jammu Metro project will be completed in two separate phases.[9]
Phase 1
editThe first phase will consist of two lines.
Line 1 : Bantalab - Satwari - Greater Kailash
edit- Length : 17 km
- Station : 17
- Type : Elevated
- Depot: Bantalab
Line 2: Udheywala - Exhibition Ground
edit- Length: 6 km
- Station: 6
- Type: Elevated
- Depot: Udheywala
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jammu Metro". www.greaterkashmir.com. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ SMSala. "Work on Sgr, Jmu metrolite projects to begin soon: Officials". Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Jammu Metro". www.metrorailguy.com. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "RITES submits final DPR of ₹10,559 crore Jammu and Srinagar metro projects". 12 June 2021.
- ^ "Omar Abdullah plans metro in Jammu and Srinagar". DNA India.
- ^ "Jammu Metro likely to be rolled out in 2022-23". www.greaterkashmir.com. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ Iqbal, Naveed (4 July 2023). "J&K: Administration proposes metro lines for Srinagar, Jammu". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir Administration Proposes Metro Lines for Srinagar and Jammu Cities". The Chenab Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Jammu Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 2 December 2022.