All About Chandigarh Tricity Metro

The Chandigarh Metro Rail project has finally got approval after a long wait of 14 years. The first phase of the metro is expected to be completed by 2034, while phase 2 is currently under plan.

The Chandigarh Metro Rail project has got the final UT administration approval after 14 years. Now, Chandigarh and several top cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Hyderabad, and Bangalore will soon have their metro rail service.

The Chandigarh Metro Rail will cover the cities of Panchkula, and Mohali, and hence it has been named the Tricity Metro Project.

The Chandigarh Metro Rail project is currently in the planning stage and the construction work has not yet started. This project was planned with heavy traffic issues in all three cities in mind, so when the metro rail commences it will benefit the individuals in Chandigarh and the neighbouring two towns of Panchkula and Mohali.

In this blog, you will get detailed information about the Chandigarh Tricity Metro Project,

Chandigarh Metro Project Cost

The Chandigarh metro project is going to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,000 crore. For the project funding- 20% would be paid by the states, 20% by the Centre, and the remaining fund 60% by the lending agency.

According to media reports, RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) had earlier suggested the Tricity metro project in its initial report prepared in 2009. However, the Union Home Ministry rejected the proposal in 2017 mentioning the city’s size and financially unfeasible cost of Rs 14,000 crore.

Chandigarh Metro Project Length

The project is designed to be constructed in two phases. The total length of the Chandigarh Tricity Metro Project is 114 km, including 89km in Phase 1, and the remaining 25 km in Phase 2.

Phase 1 Corridor of the Chandigarh Metro

The Chandigarh Metro Phase 1 spans over 89 km and it includes three corridors to provide efficient and convenient transportation to the public.

• The first corridor will run from Parual-Sarangpur to ISBT Panchkula.
• The second corridor will connect the Rock Garden to Zirakpur ISBT through the Industrial area and airport.
• Lastly, the third corridor, Grain Market Chowk- Sector 39, to transport Chowk, Sector 26- 13 km, will be elevated.
• The corridor along Madya Marg in Chandigarh will be completely underground.

Phase 2 Corridor of the Chandigarh Metro

The Chandigarh Metro Phase 2 will be around 25 km and it comprises two corridors.

• The first corridor will run from Airport Chowk to Manakpur Kallar covering a distance of 5 km.
• The second corridor will connect the ISBT Zirakpur to Pinjore spanning over 20 km.

Phase 2 will be developed only after the completion of Phase 1 corridors. Chandigarh Metro Phase 1 is expected to be completed by 2034.

Also read: All About Chandigarh-Panchkula-Mohali Tricity

Chandigarh Metro Project Timeline

• 2009: The Chandigarh Metro Rail Project was proposed
• 2012: The DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) submitted the DPR (Detailed Project Report) of the project to Punjab Governor and UT administrator Shivraj Patil on August 16, 2012.
• 2015: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Government, the UT of Chandigarh, the Government of Punjab and the Government of Haryana was signed in July 2015.
• 2023: The Chandigarh Tricity metro received approval from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Chandigarh Tricity Metro: Real Estate Impact

The purpose of the Chandigarh Tricity Metro project is to offer residents of the city and the nearby towns of Panchkula and Mohali (New Chandigarh) adequate public transit. Important landmarks including bus terminals, airports, road connections, and other depots will be travelled by the metro line.

Accessibility to the Chandigarh Airport will be quick and simple because of the metro line that runs from Rock Garden to ISBT Zirakpur through Chandigarh. It will offer an alternate route to get to the airport and lessen traffic congestion on the roadways. Furthermore, the Chandigarh Industrial Area will pass by the metro route which might boost the region's real estate development. Further, residential properties will also increase in demand as the areas along with corridors are likely to attract home seekers. This will also result in a significant rise in property prices.

With the upcoming infrastructural development, New Chandigarh, a smart city in Punjab's Mohali region is likely to witness an enormous rise in demand for real estate. Major routes including Chandigarh's Madhya Marg and Dakshin Marg connect the city. Sectors 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 22 are covered by these. It is expected that the metro network will improve connectivity in these locations.

Latest news and updates Chandigarh Metro Project

As of November 2024: A committee was set up to evaluate the financial and economic feasibility of the project. It will also look into other related infrastructure, including a shorter route to Chandigarh International Airport. The committee is expected to deliver its report by February 2025.

July 22, 2024: According to a Times Now report the proposed underground network of the Chandigarh Metro project which was earlier limited to the northern sectors and core heritage grade 1 areas will be expanded to southern areas of the city. The recommendation was made by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in a letter to various project stakeholders. Earlier, the MoHUA had supported the construction of metro lines underground in heritage sectors (1 to 30) to preserve the city’s historical significance.

Further, the Chandigarh Metro project was initially planned to cover 79.5 km, but now the metro network will be extended to 85.65 km with the addition of 6.15 km. The length has been extended along two routes that are from the Zirakpur bus stand to Panchkula and from Sukhna Lake to Sector 43.

March 19, 2024: According to media reports a two-coach Metro network will be implemented on the Tricity Metro line under the proposed mass rapid transit system (MRTS) project. All stakeholders supported the revised alignments released by the RITES.

Chandigarh Metro Contact Details

In case of any queries or feedback contact the following address and contact number.

Office address: Chandigarh Metro Media Pvt Limited, Regal Hive Coworking, D-199, 7th floor, Phase 8-B, Mohali.

Contact number: +91-8699677333

Email: hello@chandigarhmetro.com

Chandigarh Metro's Bottom Line

Since the Chandigarh Metro has received its final approval the construction will start soon. The objective of the Chandigarh Metro project is to provide a sustainable transportation option, lessen traffic congestion, and improve urban mobility.

To offer the residents fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation its success depends on its effective execution, cost management, and connection with the current infrastructure.