Introduction
THE JAIPUR METRO RAIL PROJECT
The project is planned along two corridors. The East-West Corridor and the North-South Corridor. The East-West Corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar, with a total length of 12.067 Kms. is being executed as phase-I of the project. The North-South Corridor from Ambabari to Sitapura with a total length of 23.099* Kms. Shall be taken up as phase-II of the project.
The Government of Rajasthan has set up the "Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd." as a wholly owned company of the State Government for implementation of Jaipur Metro Rail Project.
Socio Economic Benefits
- Reduction in accidents and pollution from vehicles.
- Reduced roads stress.
- Reduction in accidents and pollution from vehicles.
- Reduced roads stress.
- Better accessibility to facilities in the influence area.
- Economical stimulation in the micro region of the infrastructures.
- Overall increased mobility.
- Facilitating better planning and up-gradation of influence area.
- Improving the image of the city.
- Reduction in fuel consumption through reduction in number of buses and private vehicles.
- Reduction in vehicle operating cost and travel time of commuters
*As per Phase II DPR March 2012
Description | Under Ground | Elevated | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Phase-I (East West Corridor) Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar | 2.849 (kms) | 9.13 (kms.) | 11.979 (kms) |
Phase-II (North South Corridor) From Sitapura to Ambabari* | 5.095 (kms) | 18.004 (kms) | 23.099 (kms) |
Total | 7.944 (kms) | 27.134 (kms) | 35.078 (kms) |
No. of Stations | 8 | 23 | 31 |