Jammu, Srinagar to get metro rail soon; project to be completed in 2 years

SRINAGAR: In order to give further push to the development in Srinagar and Jammu, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to steer Light Metro Rail Projects for the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.

Manoj Sinha was informed in the high-level meeting that on the ground level, the concerned agencies were ready for these two projects, while the representatives of MAHA-Metro gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the works related to the project, besides highlighting the key issues on Jammu and Srinagar Metro Rail corridors.

Official spokesman said that Jammu Light Rail System will have a 23-km length with 22 stations between Bantalab and Bari Brahmana; whereas Srinagar Light Rail System will have a 25-km length which included 12.5-km length from Indira Nagar to HMT Junction and 12.5-km length from Hazuri Bagh to Osmanabad with 24 stations (12 stations on each corridor).

The Lt Governor stressed upon speedy implementation and directed that the project once approved should be completed within two years from the date of commencement. He observed that the elevated Metro Rail System will not only facilitate the people but also have a positive impact on the economy and quality of life. He said that the project will be cost-effective and a leap towards sustainable public transport.

Manoj Sinha in the recent past has chaired a number of meetings about the mega projects undertaken by the Central government in Srinagar and Jammu cities and has asked the administration to complete these projects within the timeline set for them.