Jaipur became a 'Metro' city, started it’s Metro train journey
Jaipur : The Chief Minister of Rajastan Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday inaugurated The Jaipur Metro rail services here. The pink city has now joined the league of India cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata, having metro connectivity.
Completed nearly four-and-a-half-years, the Jaipur metro is touted as one of the fastest-built metros in the country. The 9.63-km elevated section of the Jaipur metro with nine stations and built on standard gauge connects the city's residential area Mansarovar to business hub in Chandpole.
The line is expected to ferry approximately 1.2 lakh passengers daily. A total of 10 four-coach trains will be making 131 trips each day between the two terminal stations at a frequency of 10 minutes in peak hours and 15 minutes in off-peak hours.
Normal operations will begin from 6.45 am and will continue till 9 pm. Fare for the 9-km metro stretch will be in three slabs of Rs 5, Rs 10 and Rs 15.
Completed nearly four-and-a-half-years, the Jaipur metro is touted as one of the fastest-built metros in the country. The 9.63-km elevated section of the Jaipur metro with nine stations and built on standard gauge connects the city's residential area Mansarovar to business hub in Chandpole.
The line is expected to ferry approximately 1.2 lakh passengers daily. A total of 10 four-coach trains will be making 131 trips each day between the two terminal stations at a frequency of 10 minutes in peak hours and 15 minutes in off-peak hours.
Normal operations will begin from 6.45 am and will continue till 9 pm. Fare for the 9-km metro stretch will be in three slabs of Rs 5, Rs 10 and Rs 15.