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The '''Guwahati Metro''' is a [[rapid transit]] proposed for the city of [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]], [[India]]. The system plan consists of 4 corridors covering a distance of 61.42 km in phase one of the Guwahati Metro.<ref>{{cite | The '''Guwahati Metro''' is a [[rapid transit]] proposed for the city of [[Guwahati]], [[Assam]], [[India]]. The system plan consists of 4 corridors covering a distance of 61.42 km in phase one of the Guwahati Metro.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/railways/guwahati-to-get-metro-rail-and-feeder-bus-rapid-transit-system/articleshow/17984521.cms?intenttarget=no|title=Guwahati to get metro rail and feeder Bus Rapid Transit System|date=22 June 2017|access-date=22 June 2017|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
On 11 January 2013, [[List of Chief Ministers of Assam|former Chief Minister]] of Assam [[Tarun Gogoi]] held discussions with officials of Guwahati Development Department and [[Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority]], in which after detailed deliberations it was agreed that there was a need of urgently taking up the study of introducing a metro rail and [[bus rapid transit]] system in the city to arrest the chaotic traffic condition on the streets.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rail.co/2013/01/22/assam-government-discusses-guwahati-metro-proposal/ |title= | On 11 January 2013, [[List of Chief Ministers of Assam|former Chief Minister]] of Assam [[Tarun Gogoi]] held discussions with officials of Guwahati Development Department and [[Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority]], in which after detailed deliberations it was agreed that there was a need of urgently taking up the study of introducing a metro rail and [[bus rapid transit]] system in the city to arrest the chaotic traffic condition on the streets.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rail.co/2013/01/22/assam-government-discusses-guwahati-metro-proposal/ |title=Assam Government discusses Guwahati metro proposal - Rail News from rail.co |access-date=22 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219214501/http://www.rail.co/2013/01/22/assam-government-discusses-guwahati-metro-proposal/ |archive-date=19 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Assamese daily "Dainik Agradoot" published an article on 19 June 2012 regarding the probable metro rail of Guwahati. | ||
== Feasibility study == | == Feasibility study == | ||
The survey of the proposed project included preliminary exercises such as a study of the number of commuters in different areas of the city at different times of the day and a calculation of the estimated cost of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090214/jsp/guwahati/story_10532060.jsp|title=The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) – Guwahati – Metro rail blips on Dispur radar|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=22 June 2017}}</ref> The survey conducted a track type feasibility study at different places. Three types were considered: underground track, overground track, and elevated track. The Khanapara – Jalukbari route was proposed to have overground and elevated tracks because this route is not congested. The other two routes were to have a combination of underground and elevated tracks. The contract to make a feasibility report and to prepare a detailed project report was awarded to M/S Rites in June 2014. However, it was suggested that elevated tracks will be most viable in Guwahati because they are cheaper and can boost tourism potentiality. | The survey of the proposed project included preliminary exercises such as a study of the number of commuters in different areas of the city at different times of the day and a calculation of the estimated cost of the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090214/jsp/guwahati/story_10532060.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216214602/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090214/jsp/guwahati/story_10532060.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 February 2013|title=The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) – Guwahati – Metro rail blips on Dispur radar|website=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=22 June 2017}}</ref> The survey conducted a track type feasibility study at different places. Three types were considered: underground track, overground track, and elevated track. The Khanapara – Jalukbari route was proposed to have overground and elevated tracks because this route is not congested. The other two routes were to have a combination of underground and elevated tracks. The contract to make a feasibility report and to prepare a detailed project report was awarded to M/S Rites in June 2014. However, it was suggested that elevated tracks will be most viable in Guwahati because they are cheaper and can boost tourism potentiality. | ||
== Route == | == Route == | ||
Four corridors have been planned by [[Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority]] under the first phase of Guwahati Metro. | Four corridors have been planned by [[Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority]] under the first phase of Guwahati Metro.{{cn|date=May 2024}} | ||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Owner | GMDA |
| Locale | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Transit type | Rapid Transit |
| Number of lines | 4 (Phase 1) |
| Number of stations | 54 |
| Headquarters | Guwahati |
| Operation | |
| Train length | 3 coaches |
| Technical | |
| System length | 61.4 kilometres (38.2 mi) (Planned) |
The Guwahati Metro is a rapid transit proposed for the city of Guwahati, Assam, India. The system plan consists of 4 corridors covering a distance of 61.42 km in phase one of the Guwahati Metro.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
On 11 January 2013, former Chief Minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi held discussions with officials of Guwahati Development Department and Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, in which after detailed deliberations it was agreed that there was a need of urgently taking up the study of introducing a metro rail and bus rapid transit system in the city to arrest the chaotic traffic condition on the streets.[2] The Assamese daily "Dainik Agradoot" published an article on 19 June 2012 regarding the probable metro rail of Guwahati.
Feasibility study[edit | edit source]
The survey of the proposed project included preliminary exercises such as a study of the number of commuters in different areas of the city at different times of the day and a calculation of the estimated cost of the project.[3] The survey conducted a track type feasibility study at different places. Three types were considered: underground track, overground track, and elevated track. The Khanapara – Jalukbari route was proposed to have overground and elevated tracks because this route is not congested. The other two routes were to have a combination of underground and elevated tracks. The contract to make a feasibility report and to prepare a detailed project report was awarded to M/S Rites in June 2014. However, it was suggested that elevated tracks will be most viable in Guwahati because they are cheaper and can boost tourism potentiality.
Route[edit | edit source]
Four corridors have been planned by Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority under the first phase of Guwahati Metro.[citation needed]
| Line | First operational | Last extension | Stations | Length (km) |
Terminals | Rolling stock | Track gauge (mm) |
Power | |
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| Line 1 | 22 | 26.6 | Dharapur | Narangi | 1435 mm standard gauge | ||||
| Line 2 | 10 | 10 | M G Road | Khanapara | 1435 mm standard gauge | ||||
| Line 3 | 14 | 19.4 | Jalukbari | Khanapara | 1435 mm standard gauge | ||||
| Line 4 | 8 | 9.4 | ISBT | Paltan Bazar | 1435 mm standard gauge | ||||
| Total | 54 | 61.4 | |||||||
See also[edit | edit source]
- Guwahati railway station
- Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority
- List of metro systems
- List of metro systems in India
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Guwahati to get metro rail and feeder Bus Rapid Transit System". The Economic Times. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ↑ "Assam Government discusses Guwahati metro proposal - Rail News from rail.co". Retrieved 22 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "The Telegraph – Calcutta (Kolkata) – Guwahati – Metro rail blips on Dispur radar". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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