Summary
The Gorakhpur Metrolite is a light rapid transit system proposed for the city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The network will consist of 2 elevated lines serving 27 stations with a total length of 27.41 kilometres. The project is estimated to cost ₹4,672 crore (US$590 million). It is expected to be completed by 2024.[1]
| Gorakhpur Metrolite | |
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| Overview | |
| Owner | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) |
| Locale | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Transit type | Metrolite |
| Number of lines | 2 |
| Number of stations | 27 |
| Chief executive | Kumar Keshav[1] |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | 2024 |
| Character | Elevated |
| Train length | 3 coaches |
| Technical | |
| System length | 27.41 km (17.03 mi) |
| No. of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
History edit
The Government of Uttar Pradesh appointed the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation to build a metro system in Gorakhpur in 2017. Rail India Technical and Economic Service prepared the feasibility study and the detailed project report for the project and submitted it to the corporation in March 2019. The report was approved by the state cabinet on 9 October 2020.[2]
The Public Investment Board approved the first phase of the project on 22 November 2021, and the project is expected to be completed by 2024.[1]
Route Network edit
The first line would be constructed from Shyam Nagar to Sooba Bazaar covering a distance of 16.95 km and comprise 16 stations whereas the second line would be constructed from Gulariha to Kachehri Chauraha covering a distance of 10.46 km and comprise 11 stations.[2][3]
Line 1 (Shyam Nagar – Sooba Bazar) edit
Length: 16.95 km
Alignment: Elevated
No. of Stations: 16
Stations:
- Shyam Nagar
- Bargadwa
- Shastri Nagar
- Nathmalpur
- Gorakhnath Mandir
- Hazaripur
- Dharmshala (Interchange)
- Gorakhpur Railway Station
- University
- Mohaddipur
- Ramgarh Lake
- AIIMS
- Malviya Nagar
- MMM Engineering College
- Divya Nagar
- Sooba Bazar
Line 2 (Gulariha – Kachehri Chauraha) edit
Length: 10.46 km
Alignment: Elevated
No. of Stations: 11
Stations:
- Gulariha
- BRD Medical College
- Mugalaha
- Khanjanchi Bazar
- Basharatpur
- Ashok Nagar
- Vishnu Nagar
- Asuran Chowk
- Dharamshala (Interchange)
- Gol Ghar
- Kachehri Chauraha
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Bano, Arjumand; Chauhan, Arvind (2 December 2021). "UP: Gorakhpur Metro on fast track, gets PIB nod, to be ready by 2024". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Public Investment Board approves ₹4,672 crore Gorakhpur Metrolite Project". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Gorakhpur Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 14 August 2022.