Metrolite

2021-10-05T00:25:59Z

2600:8806:407:CD00:6CC5:CB8B:5F62:6EEF: /* List of proposed metrolite systems */

{{short description|Transit system in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date = June 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2020}}

'''Metrolite''' is a [[light rail]] (LRT) [[urban transit]] system being planned in India for cities with lower ridership projection and as a feeder system for the existing metro systems. It will cater to lower passenger capacity at a reduced cost than a metro line. It will have dedicated tracks, separated from the road.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF "METROLITE"|url=http://mohua.gov.in/upload/whatsnew/5d2c1268929e3standard%20specification%20LURTS-Metrolite.pdf|access-date=24 Jun 2020|website=mohua.gov.in}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=2019-07-22|title=Centre proposes 'Metrolite' train for small cities|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/centre-proposes-metrolite-train-for-small-cities/articleshow/70315696.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-06-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Testbook.com|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=f9CnDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT25&dq=%22Metrolite%22+-wikipedia#q=%22Metrolite%22%20-wikipedia|title=Current Affairs Capsule July 2019|date=2019-08-07|publisher=Testbook.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Route and stations ==
The route alignment and stations will be at-grade, as far as possible to reduce construction cost and time. The system will have shelter [[Island platform|island platforms]] and AFC gates, platform screen doors, X-ray machines and baggage scanners will not be present similar to a bus stop. Fencing will be provided on both sides of the track to segregate it from the road traffic. The at-grade stations will have 5.5 m width, and in case road width does not permit, one line will be provided on adjacent road parallel to the previous one. Entire roads might be closed for road traffic and converted to metrolite network. For the elevated section, there will be [[Side platform|side platforms]] each having a width of 1.12 m. Although [[concourse]] level will be absent, both platforms will be connected via [[Footbridge|foot bridges]]. The stations will have a maximum height of 5.5 m above the road.<ref name=":1" />

== Ticketing ==
The stations will not have any AFC gates to reduce cost, but ticket validators might be installed in trains and stations with [[National Common Mobility Card]] and other ticketing systems. Ticket checking will be random and heavy penalties will be levied on the passengers without a valid ticket.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=DMRC kicks off preparations for first Metrolite corridor in capital|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2020/may/28/dmrc-kicks-off-preparations-for-first-metrolite-corridor-in-capital-2149044.html|access-date=2020-06-25|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Rolling stock ==
The [[stainless steel]] or [[aluminium]] trains will be of 3-car unit, articulated with each other and with a peak hour peak direction traffic capacity of 2,000 to 15,000. The width of the trains is standardised at 2.65 m with a low floor height of 300-350 mm. Maximum operational speed will be 60 kmph. The trains will also have an obstruction detection system.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

== Tracks and electrification ==
The tracks will be [[Standard-gauge railway|1435 mm standard gauge]], embedded on road for at-grade sections and ballast-less tracks for elevated sections. The maximum radius of curvature of tracks will be 25 m. Traction system shall be [[750 V DC]] [[third rail]] or [[overhead catenary]].<ref name=":1" />

== Signalling and telecommunication ==
[[Communications-based train control|Communications-Based Train Control]] signalling along with Automatic Train Protection will be used. [[Automatic Transfer Switch|ATS]] and Interlocking will also be installed to prevent derailment due to overspeeding while moving down the gradient, decongest a section while peak hours and route diversions. Signalling equipment rooms will be present only at stations nearby crossovers. The rooms will be an underground container below the platform. For road traffic, an integrated road and rail signalling system will be provided giving priority to the metrolite system. The system will have [[CCTV cameras]] in platforms and train communication will be done through Terrestrial Trunked Radio.<ref name=":1" />

== List of proposed metrolite systems ==
{{legend inline|#BCFFC5|Under construction}}

{{Legend inline|#B0E0E6|Approved}}

{{legend inline|#FFFFBB|Proposed}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!System
!Locale
!State / Union Territory
!Lines
!Stations
!Length
!Type
!Planned opening
|-
| style="background:#B0E0E6" |[[Delhi Metrolite]]
|[[Delhi]]
|[[Delhi]]
|2
|[[Delhi Metrolite#Stations|22]]
|{{convert|19.15|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[Rubber-tyred metro]]<ref>{{cite web|date=17 November 2020|title=Delhi: Cheaper Metro Neo replaces MetroLite|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/delhi/cheaper-metro-neo-replaces-metrolite/amp_articleshow/79252650.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>
|TBD
|-
| style="background:#B0E0E6" |[[Greater Nashik Metro]]
|[[Nashik]]
|[[Maharashtra]]
|2
|[[Greater Nashik Metro#Route|30]]
|{{convert|32|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[Rubber-tyred metro]]
|2023<ref>{{cite web|title=Electric coaches, buses to ply on same lane in Nashik - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/electric-coaches-buses-to-ply-on-same-lane-in-nashik/articleshow/68284021.cms|access-date=11 March 2019|website=The Times of India}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-29|title=Nashik Metro: Two lines with 30 stations approved|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nashik-metro-two-lines-with-30-stations-approved-1567049817027.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| style="background:#B0E0E6" |[[Gorakhpur Metro]]
|[[Gorakhpur]]
|[[Uttar Pradesh]]
|2
|27
|{{convert|27.41|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|TBD<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-10|title=Gorakhpur metro rail gets green signal from up cabinet,4672 crores will be spent|url=https://m.jagran.com/lite/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-city-up-cabinet-decision-gorakhpur-metro-rail-dpr-gets-green-signal-from-uttar-pradesh-cabinet-4672-crores-will-be-spent-20858589.html|access-date=2021-03-10|publisher=Dainik jagran}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#B0E0E6" |[[Kozhikode Light Metro]]
|[[Kozhikode]]
|[[Kerala]]
|1
|14
|{{convert|13.30|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|TBD<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 May 2021|title=Expectations run high on big-ticket projects in Kozhikode|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/expectations-run-high-for-implementing-big-ticket-projects-in-kozhikode/article34526064.ece|publisher=The Hindu}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#B0E0E6" |[[Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro]]
|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|[[Kerala]]
|1
|19
|{{convert|21.82|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|TBD<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 February 2021|title=Kerala government approves Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro rail projects.|url=https://urbantransportnews.com/news/kerala-govt-approves-kozhikode-and-thiruvananthapuram-light-metro-rail-projects|publisher=Urban Transport News}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFBB" |[[Thane Metro]]
|[[Thane]]
|[[Maharashtra]]
|1
|22
|{{convert|29|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|2025<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 December 2020|title=Thane to get its own 'chhota' metro.|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/thane-to-get-its-own-chhota-metro/articleshow/79980335.cms|publisher=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFBB" |[[Srinagar Metro]]
|[[Srinagar]]
|[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
|2
|24
|{{convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|2024<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 August 2021|title=Metro rail project to get union cabinet clearance soon|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/front-page/metro-rail-project-to-get-union-cabinet-clearance-soon|publisher=Greater Kashmir}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFBB" |Jammu Light Rail
|[[Jammu]]
|[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
|2
|40
|{{convert|43.50|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jammu Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/jammu-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|publisher=The Metro Rail Guy}}</ref>
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|2024<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 June 2021|title=RITES submits final DPR of ₹10,559 crores for Jammu and Srinagar Metro.|url=https://www.urbantransportnews.com/news/rites-submits-final-dpr-of-rs-10559-crore-jammu-and-srinagar-metro-projects|publisher=Urban Transport News}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFBB" |[[Chennai Light Rail]]
|[[Chennai]]
|[[Tamil Nadu]]
|1
|TBD
|{{convert|15.50|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[Rubber-tyred metro]]<ref>{{cite web|date=7 November 2020|title=Proposed Metrolite line likely to be rubber-tyred|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2020/nov/07/proposed-metrolite-line-likely-to-be-rubber-tyred-2220412.html|publisher=Indian Express}}</ref>
|TBD
|-
| style="background:#FFFFBB" |[[Allahabad Metro|Prayagraj Metro]]
|[[Prayagraj]]
|[[Uttar Pradesh]]
|2
|39
|{{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on|adj=on}}
|[[25 kV AC railway electrification]]
|TBD<ref>{{cite web|title=Prayagraj Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/prayagraj-metro-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|publisher=The Metro Rail Guy}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==

* [[Urban rail transit in India]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==

* [http://mohua.gov.in/ Ministry Of Housing and Urban Affairs]
{{Urban rail transit in India|state=collapsed}}
[[Category:Standard gauge railways in India]]
[[Category:Proposed rail infrastructure in India]]

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