Jaipur to have Phase 2 of Metro Rail
Jaipur already has an operational metro system under Phase-1, running along the East–West corridor. Phase-II will be a North-South corridor
New Delhi, Apr 8: The second phase of Metro rail line in Jaipur in Rajasthan was approved by the Union Cabinet today.
The 41-km-long Jaipur Metro Phase-2 will be a North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, comprising 36 stations.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 13,037.66 crore, will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan.
The project is targeted to be completed by September 2031.
This corridor will provide connectivity to major activity nodes such as Sitapura Industrial Area, VKIA, Jaipur Airport, Tonk Road, SMS Hospital and Stadium, Ambabari and Vidhyadhar Nagar.
It includes underground stations at the airport area and will integrate with the operational Phase-1 through planned interchanges and feeder systems, ensuring a unified and continuous metro network across the city.
With the commissioning of Phase-2, the metro network is expected to witness a manifold increase in ridership, substantially enhancing the share of public transport in Jaipur and reducing dependence on private vehicles.
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 has undergone comprehensive appraisal at multiple levels, including Inter-Ministerial Consultation, Network Planning Group review and Public Investment Board evaluation.
The project has an Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) which is more than threshold (>14%), indicating strong socio-economic viability.
Funding is structured through equity support from the Government of India and Government of Rajasthan, subordinate debt and multilateral financing, in accordance with the Metro Rail Policy, 2017.
The project is aligned with the Rajasthan TOD Policy-2025, proposed UMTA reforms, and national sustainable urban transport objectives.
Jaipur already has an operational metro system under Phase-1, running along the East–West corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar, covering 11.64 km with 11 stations which connects important residential & commercial area with the Central Business District of Jaipur i.e. Heritage Walled City. (BVI)
