Rapid metro Gurugram sees significant growth in ridership and revenue

Chandigarh – Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon Limited (RMGL) and Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon South Limited (RMGSL) have reported substantial growth in both ridership and revenue for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25. This was stated by Chief Secretary, Sh.T.V.S.N Prasad, after  presiding over the Board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited.

For the period from April to June 2024, total income surged by 10.49 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs. 8.11 crore. This increase is directly attributed to an 8.75 percent rise in ridership during the same period. The number of passengers utilising the Rapid Metro network saw steady growth, with April, May, and June 2024 recording 12.20 lakh, 13.48 lakh, and 12.30 lakh passengers, respectively.

The meeting also reviewed  several metro projects aimed at enhancing connectivity within the state:

Metro Link Extension: The proposed metro link connecting Sector 56 in Gurugram to Panchgaon will cover 36 kilometres and include 28 elevated stations. RITES Ltd has finalised the route and transportation system plans, with the comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) scheduled for completion by August 31, 2024. This extension is designed to improve connectivity and ease congestion in the Gurugram region.

Ballabgarh to Palwal Extension: The state government is expediting the extension of the metro line from Ballabgarh to Palwal. RITES Ltd, tasked with techno-feasibility studies, has submitted its draft report, with the final report and feasibility study expected by September 2024.

Bahadurgarh to Asaudah: RITES Ltd has been appointed to conduct a ridership assessment for the metro connectivity project from Bahadurgarh to Asaudah. The ridership assessment report is expected by August 2024.

Faridabad to Gurugram: A feasibility study for metro connectivity between Faridabad and Gurugram, involving a double-decker viaduct in collaboration with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is currently under review.

Chandigarh Tricity Comprehensive Mobility Plan: The Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for the Chandigarh Tricity area has been approved. The Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) will oversee the implementation of the proposals. RITES Ltd has been appointed to prepare the detailed project reports. This project aims to enhance urban mobility in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali.

New Delhi to AIIMS and NCI Badsa: RITES Ltd has also been tasked with a ridership assessment for the metro connectivity project from New Delhi to AIIMS and NCI Badsa in District Jhajjar. This project includes a 61 km route from HUDA City Centre to AIIMS, with an extension to NCI Badsa. The final ridership assessment report is expected by September 30, 2024.

Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Departments, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, HMRTC, Sh. Chander Shekhar Khare and other senior officers remained present during the meeting.