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.
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/Segments | Length |
| Rock Garden to ISBT Zirakpur via Chandigarh Airport & Industrial Area | 35 Km |
| Sarangpur to ISBT Panchkula | 18 Km |
| Grain Market Chowk to Transport Chowk, Sector 26 | 13 Km |
| Chandigarh Metro Project Phase II Construction Plan | |
| Corridors/Segments | Length |
| ISBT Zirakpur to Pinjore | 20 Km |
| Paroul in New Chandigarh to Sarangpur | 5.5 Km |
| ISBT Panchkula to Panchkula Extension | 4.5 Km |
| Airport Chowk to Manakpur Kallar | 5 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 | |||
| Cities | Phase I | Phase II | Total |
| Chandigarh | 34.5 Km | – | 34.5 Km |
| Panchkula | 5 Km | 24.5 Km | 29.5 Km |
| Mohali | 26.5 Km | 10.5 Km | 37 Km |
| Total | 66 Km | 35 Km | 101 Km |
Key Facts & Figures – Chandigarh’s Metro Project
| Particulars | Details |
| Project Name | Chandigarh Metro Rail Project |
| Approved By | UT Administration with Haryana & Punjab State Government |
| Chandigarh Metro Project Approval | March 2023 |
| Operated & Managed By | Chandigarh Metro Rail Corporation |
| Total Length | 101 km (34.5 km in Chandigarh, 29.5 km in Panchkula, and 37 km in Mohali/New Chandigarh) |
| Initial Estimated Cost of Chandigarh Metro Project | Rs.10,570 Crore |
| Chandigarh Metro Project Construction Phases | Phase I & Phase II |
| Number of Corridors | 4 Corridors |
| Number of Lines | 2 Lines |
| Number of Trains | 16 Trains |
| Number of Stations | 30 Stations |
| Number of Coaches in Chandigarh Metro Rails | 4 Coaches in each Train |
| Chandigarh Metro Project Type | Rapid Transit |
| Chandigarh Metro Project Status | Approved |