| Srinagar Metro | |
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| Overview | |
| Owner | Srinagar Development Authority |
| Area served | Srinagar |
| Locale | Srinagar,Jammu and Kashmir,India |
| Transit type | light rail transit |
| Number of lines | 2 (planned) |
| Number of stations | 28 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 2027 |
| Train length | 3 coaches |
| Technical | |
| System length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz ACoverhead catenary |
TheSrinagar Metro is alight rail transit planned for the city ofSrinagar,Jammu and Kashmir. The plans for the Srinagar Metro have been finalised with the work expected to start once the project gets nod from union cabinet.[1] The proposed network will have two corridors. Each corridor of Srinagar metro will have 12 stations each with the total cost expected to be ₹5,559 crore.[2]
Former Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chiefE. Sreedharan, who is popularly known as 'Metro Man' following his success inKonkan railway andDelhi Metro, was appointed as the project head.[3][4]
Jammu and Kashmir state government has planned to introduce a metro rail system in cities of Srinagar and Jammu which respectively serve as Summer and winter capital of the state. The government had hired an infrastructure development enterprise, RITES to conduct a traffic analysis.[5] The government has planned to approachDelhi Metro Rail Corporation for a detailed project including feasibility and financial viability.[6]
As of 4th July 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has proposed the introduction of MetroLite lines in Srinagar and Jammu cities, as reported byThe Indian Express.[7] This development aims to improve the public transportation system in the region and will be the first metro lines to be established in Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed project includes a 25 km line in Srinagar and a 23 km line in Jammu. The administration's decision to opt for the MetroLite system, with its lower capital and operational costs, reflects the unique requirements and feasibility of the region. The implementation of these metro lines is expected to enhance connectivity and provide commuters with a more convenient and efficient mode of transportation.[8]
Two elevated corridors have been planned in Phase 1, with an estimated ridership of 200,000 by the year 2027. The Line 2 is planned to be extended untilSrinagar Airport in phase 2. The depot is set to be constructed near HMT Junction of Line 1.[9]
| Srinagar Metrolite Line-1 (HMT Junction - Indira Nagar) | ||||||||
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| No. | Station Name | Phase | Opening | Interchange Connection | Station Layout | Platform Level Type | Depot Connection | |
| English | کٲشُر | |||||||
| 1 | HMT Junction | ایچ ایم ٹی جنٛکشن | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | HMT Junction Depot |
| 2 | Parimpora | پٲرِمپوٗر | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 3 | Bus stand | بس سٹینٛڈ | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 4 | Qamarwari | قَمَروور | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 5 | Gazarzoo | گازارزو | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 6 | Rathpora | رتھپوٗر | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 7 | Batmaloo | بَٹہٕ مالیُٛن | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 8 | Secretariat | سیکریٹیریٹ | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 9 | Lal Chowk | لال چوک | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 10 | Munshi Nagar | مُنشی نگر | 1 | 2027 | Line 2 | Elevated | Side | None |
| 11 | Sonwar | سۄنوار | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 12 | Indiranagar | اِنٛدرانگر | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| Srinagar Metrolite Line-2 (Osmanabad - Hazoori Bagh) | ||||||||
| 1 | Osmanabad | عثمان آباد | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 2 | Hazratbal Crossing | حضرت بل کراسِنٛگ | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 3 | Soura | صۆوُر | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 4 | Skims | سِکمٕس | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 5 | Nalbal Bridge | نل بل کٔدٕل | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 6 | Mill Stop | مِل سٹاپ | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 7 | Hawal Chowk | حَوَل | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 8 | Jama Masjid | جامع مسجد | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 9 | Khaniyar | خانیار | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 10 | Nowpora | ناؤ پوٗر | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
| 11 | Munshi Nagar | مُنشی نگر | 1 | 2027 | Line 1 | Elevated | Side | None |
| 12 | Hazoori Bagh | حۆضوٗری باغ | 1 | 2027 | – | Elevated | Side | None |
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