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Title - Raipur-Durg metro rail link gets DMRC nodPosted by : greatindian on Sep 06, 2013 - 02:56:37 AM |
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RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh government's move to modernize mass transport system for its capital and adjoining cities got a shot in the arm with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) giving a final nod for construction of the inter-state metro rail link connecting Raipur and Durg. DMRC completed the feasibility study and has recommended for a detailed project report (DPR) that would see the metro rail chugging out of the city by 2021.It is learnt that the study has advised an elevated rail corridor with a mix of underground corridor as well.The first phase of the intercity project from Telibandha in Raipur to Poolgaon in Durg, a 45-km stretch with 20 stations, would cost an estimated Rs 6,000 crore. Work on it would commence once the Chhattisgarh government approves the DPR. The cost of the entire project, to be completed in three phases, is estimated at Rs 20,000 crore.Talking to TOI, Rohit Yadav, commissioner, state urban development authority (SUDA) confirmed that DMRC has approved the construction of the first phase of this project. He said the DMRC would submit its DPR, which could take six to eight months.Giving details of the project, Himshikhar Gupta, additional CEO for this project said the total rail link would be of 90 kms and it's likely to benefit a large section of about 36 lakh commuters who are likely to commute between Durg and Raipur every month by 2021. At present, about 28 lakh people commute between the two cities every month. |