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{{Infobox Public transit
| name = Ludhiana Metro
| image =
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| locale = [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| transit_type = [[Rapid transit]]
| began_operation =
| operation_will_start = Cancelled<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ludhiana/metro-plan-dumped-govt-doles-out-rs-1250-cr-brts-ahead-of-ls-polls/ Metro plan dumped, govt doles out Rs 1,250 cr-BRTS ahead of LS polls]</ref>
| system_length = {{convert|28.83|km|mi}} (planned)
| chief_executive =
| headquarters = [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India]]
| lines = 2 (Phase 1)
| stations = 27
| website =
| ridership =
| train_length = 4–6 coaches
| track_gauge = 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) [[standard gauge]]
| el = 25 kV, 50 Hz [[alternating current|AC]] through [[overhead catenary]]
| average_speed = {{convert|33|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| top_speed = {{convert|80|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| operator = Ludhiana Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC)
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'''Ludhiana Metro''' was a proposed [[rapid transit]] system for the city of [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Harpreet Bajwa |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Metro-in-Ludhiana-by-2014/368083/ |title=Metro in Ludhiana by 2014 |publisher=Express India |access-date=2011-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316003859/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Metro-in-Ludhiana-by-2014/368083/ |archive-date=16 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is expected to cost {{INRConvert|103|b}}.

==History==
The [[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]] was asked to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) in 2007. The state government estimated the project cost to be {{INRConvert|30|b}} at 2007 prices.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125112659/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Ludhiana/Ludhiana-MC-identifying-land-for-metro/SP-Article1-907263.aspx Ludhiana MC identifying land for metro - Hindustan Times]</ref> The DPR was scheduled to be finalized by the end of September 2012.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130103154127/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/ludhiana/33676348_1_metro-rail-project-ludhiana-metro-dmrc-team Metro rail project report to be finalized by 30 September - The Times of India]</ref>

The DMRC report proposed 2 corridors. The first corridor of Ludhiana Metro will be 15.798 km long having 14 stations. The second corridor will be 13.035 km long with 13 stations. It will cost around {{INRConvert|6600|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ludhiana-metro-project-to-have-two-corridors/415249/ |title=Ludhiana Metro project to have two corridors |work=Business Standard|date=18 November 2010 |access-date=2011-01-15}}</ref> A detailed feasibility study has been done by [[Delhi Metro]] Rail Corporation Ltd which took one and half years. The DMRC will be the Punjab Government's official consultant on the project. A special purpose vehicle, the Ludhiana Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC), will be established to execute the project.<ref>[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/92041-ludhiana-commissioner-now-md-of-metro-project.html The Pioneer]</ref>

On 17 July 2012, Punjab Chief Minister [[Parkash Singh Badal]] approved the project in the [[Public-Private Partnership]] (PPP) or Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130103235422/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-18/ludhiana/32729499_1_metro-corridor-ludhiana-metro-first-corridor Rs 10,300cr Metro project gets nod - The Times of India]</ref><ref>ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/nod-to-ludhiana-metro-project/1023992.html</ref> On 2 September 2012, Deputy Chief Minister [[Sukhbir Singh Badal]] appointed the [[Ludhiana Municipal Commissioner]] as managing director of Ludhiana Metro and the Commissioner will be responsible for time bound completion.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/2-corridor-Ludhiana-Metro-to-have-27-stations/SP-Article1-923416.aspx 2-corridor Ludhiana Metro to have 27 stations - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905182713/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/2-corridor-Ludhiana-Metro-to-have-27-stations/SP-Article1-923416.aspx |date=5 September 2012 }}</ref>

==Routes==
The metro in Ludhiana will be of total 29 kilometers, of which 22 km will be elevated and 7 km will be underground. The two proposed corridors are:

'''Corridor I''': Ayali Chowk – BBMB Power House
This line will run from East to West following a distance of 15.798 km and will have 14 stations – 10 elevated and 4 underground.<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120813/ldh1.htm</ref> The stations are :

# Ayali Chowk
# Rajguru Nagar
# Aggar Nagar
# Verka Milk Plant
# PAU
# Aarti Chowk
# Bharat Nagar Chowk
# Guru Nanak Stadium
# Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran
# Civil Hospital
# Samrala Chowk
# Vardhman Mills
# Jamalpur
# BBMB Power House

'''Corridor II''': Gill Village – Rahon Road Chungi
This line will run from North to South covering a distance of 13.035 km and will have 13 stations – 6 elevated and 7 underground.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/Sukhbir-puts-Ludhiana-Metro-Project-on-fast-track/SP-Article1-923649.aspx Sukhbir puts Ludhiana Metro Project on fast track - Hindustan Times] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905175004/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/Sukhbir-puts-Ludhiana-Metro-Project-on-fast-track/SP-Article1-923649.aspx |date=5 September 2012 }}</ref> The stations are :
# Gill village
# GNE College
# ATI Chowk
# Janta Nagar Chowk
# Gill Chowk
# City Bus Station
# Railway Station
# Basti Jodhewal
# Rahon Road Chungi
# Tibba road(near Satsang Ghar)
# Salem Taberi
# Kakobal Road
# Tajpur Road
# Clock tower

==Project Details==

Estimated per kilometer cost for the construction of the metro will be Rs 1.75 billion for elevated track and Rs 3.25 billion for the underground. The average cost per kilometer is around Rs 3 billion.

There will be two maintenance depots for the metro, one will be near Baddowal and will spread over 26 hectares, and the second depot will be near Gill village spread over 21 hectares. At these depots, washing, cleaning, repair and maintenance of the train engine and bogies will be carried out.

The ticketing system of the Ludhiana Metro will be similar as of Delhi Metro, tentatively Rs 10 for first two kilometers and then there is formula to calculate further fares.

The DPR further states that the state government should exempt Punjab Value Added Tax (VAT) on the metro, and also charge no tax be on the electricity required for the operations. It has also proposed exemption of municipal taxes.

Also a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) should be set up for the Ludhiana Metro and should be registered under Companies Act. It should be a public sector undertaking of the state government and be named "Ludhiana Metro Rail Corporation".

Earlier, the total cost of the project was estimated at Rs 105.16 billion and was to be operational by 2014. Of the 29 km, some 12 km were underground, while rest would be above the ground.

==See also==
*[[Ludhiana BRTS]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120316002807/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/ludhiana-metro-project-in-limbo/522676/ Ludhiana Metro project in limbo]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110715132437/http://punjabnewsline.com/content/ludhiana-metro-awaits-center%E2%80%99s-viability-gap-funding-nod-says-sukhbir-badal Ludhiana Metro awaits Center’s viability gap funding nod, says Sukhbir Badal]
*[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/state-oks-rs-8-705cr-ludhiana-metro-project/807386/2]
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[[Category:Transport in Ludhiana]]

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