Overview & History
Meerut Metro is an urban mass rapid transit system (MRTS) under construction in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
The DPR (Detailed Project Report) of Meerut Metro Phase 1 was prepared by RITES and submitted to the UP state government on 30 June 2016 for its approval. In 2017, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (then Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation) was assigned the role of 'coordinator' to bring all the stakeholders together and start the project.
- NCRTC Meerut Metro Timeline: 2025
- Estimated completion of metro work: 2026
The 20 km long Line-1 of the project with 11 stations is under construction and will use the infrastructure of the 82.15 km long Delhi-Meerut RRTS line being built by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). It will include 8 special metro-only stations and 30 coaches will be supplied by Alstom (Bombardier) to service the line in a configuration of 10 trains with 3 cars each.
The 15 km Line-2 of the project with 14 stations is in the proposal stage, and will be constructed and operated by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL).
Line Name | Terminals | Total Distance | No. of Station | Red | Partapur – Modipuram | 20 km | 11 | Blue | Shradhapuri Phase II – Jagriti Vihar | 15 km | 13 |
Interesting Facts about Meerut Metro
- The Meerut Metro is a under-construction rapid transit system in the city of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- The feasibility study of the project was completed by RITES in June 2015.
- Since government has merged the line 1 of meerut metro into RRTS, it is likely to be completed around 2025 (Phase 1) with RRTS project.
- This will save at least 6500 crore rupees. At the other side UPMRC has floated tenders for the detailed design of Meerut metro line 2.
- The Meerut Metro Cost of construction is estimated at ₹11,540 crore (US$1.4 billion).
Meerut Metro Lines & Terminal Stations
Status: AC = Active, UC = Under Construction, AP = Approved for Construction, PL = In Plan
Meerut Metro Network Map 2024
Meerut Metro Fare Chart
Meerut Metro News & Updates
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◷ 2024-12-09 | ☍ The HinduThe Union Cabinet approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor as part of Delhi Metro Phase IV on December 6, 2024. This new 26.46 km corridor will improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana. It will take four years to complete and will cost around Rs 6,230 crore. There will be 21 elevated stations on this route.
◷ 2024-12-09 | ☍ Times of IndiaDue to Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Bengaluru, metro services across the city have been extended till 12 midnight to ensure smooth movement for fans attending the event, making it easier for people to commute.
◷ 2024-12-06 | ☍ Hindustan timesBMRCL has announced that Bengaluru Metro services will start earlier on Sunday, 8 December 2024, for the Karnataka Public Service Commission exams for Panchayat Development Officers. Trains from all four terminals—Madavara, Silk Institute, Challaghatta and Whitefield (Kadugodi)—will start at 5:30 am instead of 7:00 am. The first train in all directions from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station, Majestic, will also start at 5:30 am. Between 5:30 am and 7:00 am, trains will run every 30 minutes. After 7:00 am, the metro will follow its regular schedule.
◷ 2024-12-06 | ☍ Indian ExpressThere has been an incident of cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar on the Blue Line of Delhi Metro. Due to this, services will be delayed during the day due to slow running of trains on the affected section, due to which passengers may face delays. DMRC said that the problem will be fixed only after the operational time ends at night.
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