Bhubaneswar, November 30: The first phase of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is expected to be completed by December 2027, informed Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi.
Speaking after a recent review meeting on Saturday, Sarangi shared details of the progress, noting that the metro’s initial phase will cover a 26-kilometer stretch. This phase will include 20 stations, distributed across key locations: three stations in Ekamra, four in Central Bhubaneswar, ten in North Bhubaneswar, and three in Cuttack.
The metro system will feature 13 trains, each with three coaches, capable of transporting up to 95,000 passengers daily. The total cost of the project is estimated at ₹6,256 crore, with approval granted by the Odisha Government in November 2023.
To date, ₹460 crore has been allocated towards the project, with the State Government contributing ₹250 crore in October 2023. An additional ₹350 crore is expected to be allocated by March 2025, and a proposed ₹1,750 crore is set for the 2025-26 financial year.
The project is being carried out through a joint effort of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC), the Odisha State Government, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Aparjita Sarangi further highlighted that 92 acres of land have been acquired for the first phase of the project, with 15 acres still pending possession. Of the total land acquired, 40 acres in Malipada will be used for the metro’s office and ongoing construction work.
