Headline Options:
- Option 1 (Impact Focused): Bhubaneswar Metro Project Gets ₹6,255 Crore Push: Phase I to Transform Capital Region Mobility
- Option 2 (Simple & Direct): Odisha’s First Metro Rail: Work Progresses on 26 km Elevated Corridor from Airport to Trisulia
- Option 3 (Visionary): A New Epoch in Transport: Bhubaneswar Metro Set to Launch by [2027/2028 Target]
Key Content Points (The 5 W’s):
What is the project?
- The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (Phase 1), Odisha’s first Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).
- It is a fully elevated corridor.
What is the Route and Length?
- Length: Approximately 26 kilometers (26.024 km).
- Route: Connects Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Trisulia Square (near Cuttack).
- Stations: Includes 20 elevated stations along the route, connecting major hubs like Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Vani Vihar, Jayadev Vihar, and KIIT Square.
Why is it important?
- Single Largest Investment: With an estimated cost of ₹6,255.94 Crore, it represents the single largest infrastructure investment in Odisha’s history.
- Funding: The entire cost of Phase I is being borne by the Government of Odisha.
- Urban Transformation: It aims to drastically reduce traffic congestion, promote sustainable and eco-friendly public transport, and provide fast, reliable connectivity across the rapidly expanding capital region.
When is the timeline?
- Foundation Stone: Laid on January 1, 2024.
- Target Completion: The infrastructure is currently targeted for completion by December 2027, with operations potentially beginning in mid-2028 (though recent administrative changes may adjust this).
- Execution: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is serving as the Turn-key Consultant.
The Latest Focus
- The project is currently seeing active tendering and construction work, divided into civil packages (e.g., packages BBC-03, BBC-04, and BBC-05 awarded for viaduct and station construction).
- The system will use modern technology like the 750V DC Third Rail system and Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling.
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Bhubaneswar is officially on the fast track! 🚀
The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project (Phase I) is underway. This 26 km, fully elevated corridor from BPIA to Trisulia is set to be a game-changer for urban mobility.
💰 Cost: ₹6,255.94 Cr (Fully funded by the Odisha Govt.)
🗓️ Target: Completion by late 2027/early 2028.
Say goodbye to traffic and hello to faster commutes between the Capital Region and Cuttack! #BhubaneswarMetro #Odisha #SmartCity #Infrastructure #NewOdisha