SaralnamaGurugram's metro extension project hit a snag. Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh suggested making the Phase-2 line from Sector-9 to Cyber City underground. This change could delay the project by three years and double its cost. The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) estimates the cost per kilometer will rise from ₹350 crore to ₹600-650 crore. The proposed underground route report will be submitted to the state government for a final decision. The project, approved by the central government in, will cover 28.5 kilometers between Millennium City Center and Cyber City, with 27 elevated stations in Phase-1. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 02:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Gurugram's metro extension project hit a snag on 25 Aug 2023
- Cabinet Minister Rao Narbir Singh suggested making the Phase-2 line from Sector-9 to Cyber City underground
- This change could delay the project by three years and double its cost