The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will provide technical assistance for the construction of the Metro Loop Corridor to connect the existing Metro network with the new Central Secretariat buildings as part of the Central Vista Area Redevelopment Project.
DMRC and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard on Monday.
A Metro Loop Corridor, approximately three kilometer long, connecting the four Central Secretariat buildings to the existing Central Secretariat Metro Station is being proposed to cater to the office-goers who will be traveling to these offices using the Metro. The planning is being done anticipating the peak demand of 20,000 passengers per hour during peak morning and evening hours. DMRC said that the entire corridor will be underground.
As per the MoU, DMRC will prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) besides finalizing the horizontal and vertical alignment of tracks and tunnels along with the size of the facilities like platform, support services and maintenance facilities. DMRC will also appoint a detailed design consultant for the project.
While CPWD will undertake basic civil structure construction work, DMRC will execute all other finishing and service works including design and construction of control systems, signal systems, track works, rolling stock, electrical and maintenance works etc.
Presently DMRC is operating a metro network of 391 kms with 286 metro stations. As part of its fourth phase of expansion, DMRC is engaged in the construction of 65 km of new lines in three different corridors.
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