Cuttack–Bhubaneswar–Puri Metro

The Cuttack–Bhubaneswar–Puri Metro is a rapid transit system proposed for Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri, in Odisha, India.

Cuttack–Bhubaneswar–Puri Metro
କଟକ–ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର–ପୁରୀ ମେଟ୍ରୋ
Overview
OwnerGovernment of India Government of Odisha
LocaleCuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri
Transit typeRapid Transit
Number of linesTBD
Number of stationsTBD
Technical
System length30 km (18.64 mi)

History

On 27 July 2010, the state transport department said that it had asked Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to conduct a survey on the possibility of connecting Bhubaneswar and Cuttack by metro rail.[1] On 8 January 2013, E. Sreedharan, principal advisor of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), said that a metro rail was unsuitable for Bhubaneswar, because it was more suited for cities with more than 2 million in population. He suggested that Bhubaneswar should invest in bus rapid transit system or high speed tramway system instead.[2]. Subhash Singh, then conveyor of Cuttack Banchao Committee, wrote multiple petitions on the same and urged the authorities to reconsider the same keeping in mind population growth in next 50 years. Mr.Singh said " Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri are emerging cities with great potential to become the center of health, sport, manufacturing, technology and tourism in eastern India. Metro project to connect these cities will boost the economic activities of the region and further more will be a instrumental in overall socio-economic development of the state".

On 9 January 2013, Engineering Projects India Ltd. gave a proposal to the state government about a monorail project between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.[3] On 23 August 2014, the state government signed a contract with Balaji Railroad Systems Ltd. (BARSYL) for preparation of a detailed project report for a mass rapid transit system (MRTS) between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack covering 30 km. BARSYL would get ₹2.52 crore for preparation of the plan to be submitted in ten months.[4][5]

In January 2013, E. Sreedharan stated that Bhubaneswar is not ready yet for metro rail citing its low population.[6] Orissa Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi stated in February 2017 that there was no immediate feasibility for a metro rail system in Bhubaneswar, and a bus rapid transit system would be developed instead.[7]

In January 2018, Odisha CM demanded for Metro rail connectivity between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.[8] also in June 2019, Governor of Odisha said that the state government will attempt to connect the heritage silver city of Cuttack with smart city Bhubaneswar by Metro train.[9]

In April 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the proposal for the metro train service on the occasion of Utkal Dibasa between Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Puri.[10]

Status Updates

The project has been studied by various stakeholders and feasibility reports have been prepared. It will be predominantly based on elevated corridors and will be entirely funded by the state government.

In the first phase, the government will create the metro trunk route from Trisulia near Cuttack to Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The route will tentatively touch major landmarks such as Nandankanan, Patia, Vani Vihar, Mastercanteen railway station and so on.

See also

References
  1. "Metro track for twin cities on anvil". The Telegraph (India). 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  2. "Bhubaneswar not yet ready for metro rail: Sreedharan". Business Standard. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  3. "Odisha plans Monorail transit system for Cuttack and Bhubaneswar". The Economic Times. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  4. "MRTS travel in state likely in five years". Business Standard. 24 August 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  5. "Monorail process takes off — Private firm to prepare detailed project report". The Telegraph (India). 23 August 2014. Archived from the original on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  6. Reporter, B. S. (8 January 2013). "Bhubaneswar not yet ready for metro rail: Sreedharan". Business Standard India. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  7. "Bhubaneswar Pitches For Bus Based Urban Transport System". BW SC. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  8. "Odisha CM demands Metro rail lines for Cuttack-Bhubaneswar". Kalingatv.com, 17 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  9. "Bhubaneswar-Cuttack to get Metro rail connectivity". Odisha TV. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  10. "Odisha CM announces metro project for capital on statehood day". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 April 2023.


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