DMRC readies plan for Central Vista Loop Metro Corridor
Apart from preparing the detailed project report (DPR), the DMRC has floated a tender to appoint the design consultant for station interiors of the upcoming Central Vista Metro Loop Corridor. The loop corridor will begin and end at the Central Secretariat and will have four stations. Unlike the typical Metro stations, exits from the four stations are likely to provide direct access to the office buildings by using escalators, staircases and walkways. The design consultant’s work will be guided by the specifications of the DPR, which includes the dimensions of the Metro stations, their depth, the number of coaches to be deployed and the theme for the interior design. According to the initial plans, the number of coaches deployed will be around 3 to 4 and trains and they are also likely to be smaller in size, allowing for swift movement and sharper turns. Work on the corridor will proceed simultaneously with the Central Vista project. The corridor is likely to see a peak footfall of 20,000 passengers per day as the Central Secretariat metro station is an interchange station that connects the yellow and violet lines.
