Three metro rail projects for Bengaluru, Thane and Pune gets approval

Union Cabinet has given its approval to three new metro rail projects in the country. The projects include phase three of Bangalore Metro with an estimated cost of 15 thousand 611 crore rupees, the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project with a cost of 12 thousand 200 crore rupees and the Pune Metro Phase-1 project extension towards the south from Swargate to Katraj with a cost of around three thousand crore rupees.

On operationalization of Phase-3, Bengaluru city will have over 220 Kilometers of active Metro Rail Network. Mr. Vaishnaw said that Phase-3 corridors also provide connectivity to the Southern part of the city, Outer Ring Road West, Magadi road and various neighborhoods, enhancing overall connectivity in the city.

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The project connects prominent areas like Naupada, Wagle Estate, Dongripada, Hiranandani Estate, Kolshet and  Saket. He said that this will provide a sustainable and efficient mode of transport, facilitating the city to realize its economic potential and ease traffic congestion on the roads.

Speaking about the Pune Metro Phase-1 project extension towards the south from Swargate to Katraj, Mr Vaishnaw said that the Swargate to Katraj Underground Line will significantly alleviate road traffic congestion and provide a safer and more comfortable travel experience.

Mr Vaishnaw said, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs also gave its approval to the new Civil Enclaves at Bihta in Bihar and Bagdogra in West Bengal. He said, as per the approval, new Civil Enclave at Bagdogra Airport will be developed with a total estimated cost of 1,549 crore rupees.

 

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This development is poised to significantly enhance Bagdogra Airport’s operational efficiency and passenger experience, reinforcing its role as a pivotal air travel hub for the region. At Bagdogra, the proposed Terminal Building is designed to accommodate 3000 Peak Hour Passengers with an annual capacity to handle 10 million passengers.

The Minister also informed that new Civil Enclave at Bihta will be developed at the cost of 1,413 crore rupees. This infrastructure project represents a strategic move to address the anticipated saturation of capacity at Patna Airport.

The proposed New Integrated Terminal Building at Bihta Airport is designed to handle 3000 Peak Hour Passengers and annually cater to 50 lakh passengers. This will be further expanded by another 50 Lakh whenever it is required and ultimate capacity would be one crore passengers per annum.

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