The Tricity Metro, which is the proposed metro transit system for the capital city of Haryana and Punjab, is moving closer to its commencement.

On 18th July, 2023 a decision was made by the UT administration that in the upcoming first meeting of the Unified Metro Transportation Authority (UMTA), it will grant approval for the comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) for Chandigarh Tricity. This significant development will set the stage for further actions to be taken for the Chandigarh’s metro project.

The Tricity Metro, which is the proposed metro transit system for the capital city of Haryana and Punjab, is moving closer to its commencement. After 14 years since its proposal, the metro project is advancing towards implementation.

The metro development work will be initiated in phases across three cities. In the first phase, Chandigarh city will receive a 34.5 km long metro line, while Mohali and Panchkula will be getting tracks measuring 26.5 km and 5 km, respectively. In Phase 2 the metro lines will be expanded by 24.5 km in Panchkula and 10.5 km in Mohali.

Various stakeholders from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, and Chandigarh will attend the upcoming meeting. This presents the perfect opportunity to obtain their consent so that the next steps, including preparing a detailed project report (DPR) and alternative analysis report (AAR), can begin immediately.

The Tricity project, known as the Chandigarh Metro Rail Project, is planned to be constructed in two phases, incorporating four corridors

Phase Wise Construction Plan of Chandigarh’s Metro

The phase-wise construction plan of the Chandigarh Metro Rail Project reveals that Phase I is planned to undergo development and completion between 2027 and 2037. Likewise, the completion of the second phase of the Chandigarh Metro project is expected to take place after 2037.

Here are some known details:

Chandigarh Metro Project Phase I Construction Plan
Corridors/SegmentsLength
Rock Garden to ISBT Zirakpur via Chandigarh Airport & Industrial Area35 Km
Sarangpur to ISBT Panchkula18 Km
Grain Market Chowk to Transport Chowk, Sector 2613 Km
Chandigarh Metro Project Phase II Construction Plan
Corridors/Segments Length
ISBT Zirakpur to Pinjore20 Km
Paroul in New Chandigarh to Sarangpur5.5 Km
ISBT Panchkula to Panchkula Extension4.5 Km
Airport Chowk to Manakpur Kallar5 Km

Phase Wise Length of Chandigarh Metro Project

The Tricity project, known as the Chandigarh Metro Rail Project, is planned to be constructed in two phases, incorporating four corridors. The project encompasses a total length of 101 km, with 34.5 km allocated to Chandigarh, 29.5 km to Panchkula, and 37 km to Mohali/New Chandigarh.

Below are the details:

Length of Tricity/Chandigarh Metro Rail Project Network
CitiesPhase IPhase IITotal
Chandigarh34.5 Km34.5 Km
Panchkula5 Km24.5 Km29.5 Km
Mohali26.5 Km10.5 Km37 Km
Total66 Km35 Km101 Km

Key Facts & Figures – Chandigarh’s Metro Project

ParticularsDetails
Project NameChandigarh Metro Rail Project 
Approved ByUT Administration with Haryana & Punjab State Government
Chandigarh Metro Project ApprovalMarch 2023
Operated & Managed ByChandigarh Metro Rail Corporation
Total Length101 km  (34.5 km in Chandigarh,  29.5 km in Panchkula, and  37 km in Mohali/New Chandigarh)
Initial Estimated Cost of Chandigarh Metro ProjectRs.10,570 Crore
Chandigarh Metro Project Construction PhasesPhase I & Phase II
Number of Corridors4 Corridors
Number of Lines2 Lines
Number of Trains16 Trains
Number of Stations30 Stations
Number of Coaches in Chandigarh Metro Rails4 Coaches in each Train
Chandigarh Metro Project TypeRapid Transit
Chandigarh Metro Project StatusApproved

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