MahaMetro hastens ₹6,708-cr Nagpur Metro Phase-2

The construction work on Phase-2 of Nagpur Metro is all set to start shortly as Maha-Metro has already started the process of the execution of the mega metro project involving ₹6,708 crore. The second phase will be 43.8 kilometres long, making the total length of Metro to about 82 km. The two phases of the metro project will collectively involve an investment of ₹15,388 crore. There will be a substantial increase in ridership after the second phase of the project becomes operational.

Maha-Metro had released a tender notice, informing contractors about bids that will soon be floated for the execution of Phase-2. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Phase-2 was approved by the Public Investment Board (PIB) in March this year. It comprises 1.2 km length at grade with two stations and 42.6 km elevation with 30 stations and the interchange station will remain at Sitabuldi. The Kanhan route will pass through Kamptee thereby making it easy for the residents to commute to Nagpur. In addition, it would also benefit the residents of Butibori, Hingna and Kapsi, which are fast-developing areas and known industrial estate and transport hubs.