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TheGreater Nashik MetroorMetro NEO[1]is a proposed rapid transit system in theNashik Metropolitan Region.[2]The system is proposed to reduce traffic congestion as well as provide direct connectivity to Nashik city from its suburbs. The Greater Nashik Metro will connect suburbs of Nashik city likeDeolali,Nashik Road,Upnagar,Nashik Airport,Sinnar,Igatpuri,Gangapur Road,Trimbakeshwar,Dindori,Bhagur,Niphad,Adgaon,Ghoti Budrukand Girnare.
| Greater Nashik Metro Metro NEO | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Area served | Nashik |
| Locale | Nashik,Maharashtra,India |
| Transit type | Trolleybus,Bus rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 2 |
| Number of stations | Total 30 20 (line 1) 10 (line 2) |
| Annual ridership | 70,000-90,000 |
| Chief executive | Dr Deen Dayal Sharma |
| Website | http://www.mahametro.org/ |
| Operation | |
| Operation will start | 2024 |
| Operator(s) | Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Character | Elevated |
| Technical | |
| System length | 32 km |
| Electrification | 750V DC overhead |
| Average speed | 60 kmph |
This project is implemented and operated byMaharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limitedwith the help of Central and State Government,Nashik Metropolitan Region Development Authority(NMRDA) andNashik Municipal Corporation.It will be India's firstRubber-tyred metro.MaharashtraChief MinisterUddhav Thackerayin an interview stated that feasibility report will be created soon. Greater Nashik Metro will be implemented byMahaMetroand funded byCity and Industrial Development Corporation(CIDCO).[citation needed]
Route
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Greater Nashik metroorMetro NEOroute diagram[3]
Project details (DPR)
editBudget The Maharashtra government has invested 2,100.6 crore for the "Metro Neo" project.[4]
1st line The first line is proposed from Shramik nagar (Satpur) in west toNasik Road railway stationin east. There will be 17 stations on this route. The route will be of 22.5 km.
2nd line This route is proposed to be built from Gangapur Road to Mumbai Naka. There will be 10 stations on this route which will be 10.5 km long.
Depots A tram (rubber tyred metro) depot will be constructed at Shramik nagar.
Interchange station Interchange station will be constructed at CBS and Gangapur Road[5]
Status updates
edit- Aug 2019:MaharashtraState Governmentapproved Nashik Metro project.[6]
- Jun 2020:Detailed Project Report(DPR) sent toCentral Governmentfor approval.[7]
- Nov 2020:DPR approved from Central Government.
- Jan 2021:Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharamanannounces₹2,092 crorefor Nashik Metro.[8]
See also
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References
edit- ^"Metro NEO to run in Nashik by 2023".My Mahanagar.Retrieved10 July2019.
- ^"Nashik metro project on anvil; Maha Metro to be nodal agency".The Times of India.1 December 2018.Retrieved8 July2019.
- ^"Metro NEO to run in Nashik by 2023".My Mahanagar.Retrieved10 July2019.
- ^"Maha Govt approves innovative 'METRO NEO' for Nashik city".DNA India.29 August 2019.Retrieved30 August2019.
- ^"Nashik Metro NEO – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates".The Metro Rail Guy.Retrieved14 April2020.
- ^"Nashik Metro: Two lines with 30 stations approved".Mint.29 August 2019.Retrieved29 August2019.
- ^Singh, Neha (22 June 2020)."Nashik Metro proposal take a step ahead towards approval".Retrieved7 November2020.
- ^"Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 5,796 crore for Nagpur Metro, Rs 2,092 crore for Nashik Metro".Free Press Journal.1 February 2021.Retrieved1 February2021.
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