Bhubaneswar, Aug 16: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Metro rail project under 5T mandate connecting Bhubaneswar Airport – Trishulia, Cuttack was submitted to the Chief Secretary on Wednesday.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was engaged with the responsibility of preparing the DPR.
According to the DPR, the Phase-I of Bhubaneswar metro rail will cover Biju Patnaik Airport, Capital Hospital, Sishu Bhawan, Bapujinagar, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Ram Mandir Square, Vanivihar, Acharya Vihar Square, Jaydev Vihar Square, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, District Centre, Damana Square, Patia Square, KIIT Square, Nandan Vihar, Raghunathpur, Nandankanan Zoological Pak, Phulapokhari and Trisulia Square, Cuttack covering a total length of 26 km with 20 stations.
On April 1, Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik had sanctioned the metro rail. The project will be later extended to Khordha, Puri and other areas of Bhubaneswar & Cuttack city.
Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has been notified on August 3 and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & General Manager (Administration) have been appointed.
