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Indian government approves major rail project
17 June 2024
The Indian government approved a Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs-DDA proposal, which clears the way for construction of the Rithala-Narela-Kundli metro corridor in the states of Delhi and Haryana.
A passenger train arrives at New Delhi Railway Station in India. (Image: Adobe Stock)
The entire scheme will cost Rs 6,231 crore (US$746 million), with the build and improvement in the state of Delhi accounting for 90% of that figure.
In Delhi, the metro corridor project extends the city鈥檚 existing 鈥淩ed Line鈥�.
Works include laying 26.5km of rail and the construction of 21 stations. Construction is projected to last four years.
The central government 鈥� which is footing the bill for 40% of the Delhi construction and 20% in Haryana 鈥� said the new line will be a 鈥榤assive improvement鈥� in connecting Narela, Bawana, and Alipur regions with the rest of the state of Delhi.
Details on contractors and a work commencement date were not available.
The corridor is set to open in 2028.
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