Cabinet approves Patna Metro Rail Project

Cabinet approves Patna Metro Rail Project

Question: Recently the Union Cabinet has approved Patna Metro Rail Project having two Metro Rail Corridors. Name the two stations between which one of the Metro Rail Project runs?
(a) Danapur to Mithapur
(b) Jahanabad to Darbhanga
(c) Muzaffarpur to Madhubani
(d) Arrah to Chhapra
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 13th February, 2019, Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Patna Metro Rail Project having two Metro Rail Corridors, namely(i) Danapur to Mithapur (ii) Patna Railway Station to New ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus) at an estimated cost of Rs 13,365.77 crore.
  • The Projectwill be completed in 5 years.
  • Danapur Cantt to Mithapur corridor will pass through the heart of city and connect densely populated areas such as Raza Bazar, Secretariat, High Court, and Law University Railway Station.
  • The length of Danapur to Mithapur corridor is 16.94 km, which is mostly underground (11.20 km) and partly elevated (5.48 km) and comprises of 11 Stations (3-Elevated and 8-Underground).
  • Patna Jn. to ISBT corridor will connect Gandhi Maidan, PMCH, Patna University, Rajendra Nagar, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Transport Nagar and ISBT.
  • The length of Patna Station to New ISBT corridor is 14.45 km, which is mostly elevated (9.9 km) and partly underground (4.55 km) and comprising of 12 stations (9-Elevated and 3-Underground).

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