Jaipur Metro Rail Project has been planned keeping in view the urban transport demands of the city for the next many decades. Planned to provide an affordable and reliable system of public transport, the project intends to spur economic development of the city while preserving its rich heritage and culture. Thus, the launch of Jaipur Metro is a significant step in making Jaipur a smart city. The c
ity of Jaipur had a population of 31 lakh in 2011, which is projected to grow to 81 lakh in 2031. Based on the DPR prepared by DMRC, Jaipur Metro Rail Project is planned to come up in phases, as indicated below:
PHASE: Phase I (1A)
LENGTH(kms): 9.6
REMARKS: Operation commenced from 03.06.2015
PHASE: Phase I (1B)
LENGTH(kms): 2.4
REMARKS: Work in Progress
PHASE: Phase II
LENGTH(kms): 23.80 *
REMARKS: DPR under review
* Under Review
Created as SPV for implementing the project, Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation is a wholly owned company of the State Government. Unique Features of Jaipur Metro
->Getting completed in about 4 years and a quarter, Jaipur Metro Rail Project is one of the fastest project implementations in Metro sector.
->The project is fully funded by the State Government and its agencies, namely, Jaipur Development Authority, Rajasthan Housing Board and Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd.
->In terms of planning, Jaipur Metro is set to become a good example of multi-modal integration, as it is also connecting the Railway Station and the Inter-State Bus Terminal; and Metro feeder services are also being made available progressively at all metro stations for last mile connectivity.
->Civil structure of Jaipur Metro has many innovative and path breaking features, including a double-decked elevated corridor common for Metro & BRTS. Also, all the Metro stations are supported by a single row of piers to make the overall structure lighter and more open.
->As an effort to reduce energy consumption, the procured rolling stock uses regenerative braking system which in turn will lead to 30% energy saving.
->A rain water harvesting system has been built into the design, whereby entire length of the viaduct will act as catchment for the rain water harvesting structures created under alternate spans to recharge the ground water level.
->Provision has been made for free drinking water at all the Metro Stations.
->Upto 30% of Jaipur Metro's operation and maintenance staff, including train operators and station controllers, are women.
->An innovative fare structure, with differential fares for peak and off-peak hours, has been introduced. Fares have been fixed in multiples of Rs. 5 and a flat discount of Rs. 5 has been offered for off-peak hours.
