The Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro is an upcoming metro corridor that will connect Faridabad’s Ballabgarh to Palwal in Haryana. On June 25, 2023, the Haryana government gave approval to the metro project that aims to boost connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR). The Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro line will cover 24 km and comprise 10 stations. Work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has started. Further, the government plans to connect the Palwal Metro to the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) expressway and the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor.
According to officials, the metro network will have integration with Ballabgarh’s Railway Station, bus stand, Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station and Palwal Bus Stand.
Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro: Quick facts
Project | Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro |
Length | 24 km |
Stations | 10 |
Developed by | Haryana Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (HMRC) |
Construction status | Proposed |
Starting station | Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station (Ballabhgarh) |
Terminal station | Palwal Bus Stand |
Project cost | Rs 4,320 crore |
Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro project details
The 24-km metro rail corridor is likely to have 10 metro stations. It will connect to key industrial areas such as Sector 58-59, Sikri, Softa, Prithla, Baghola, Alhapur and Palwal. Alternatives of the MRT system will be studied for the proposed corridor. The alignment will be decided after discussions with NHAI and other stakeholders.
The Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station (earlier known as the Ballabhgarh Metro) is the terminating station on the Delhi Metro’s Violet Line. The metro route in Delhi starts from Kashmere Gate Station.
Palwal is a city in the Palwal district of Haryana, located around 60 km from Delhi. The location has connectivity with the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) or Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal Expressway (KGP Expressway) and the Western Peripheral Expressway or the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal Expressway (KMP Expressway).
The elevated metro corridor will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 180 crore per kilometre. The total cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 4,320 crore.
Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro: Proposed stations
- Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station
- Sector 58-59 Metro Station
- Sikri Metro Station
- Softa Metro Station
- Prithla Metro Station
- Baghola Metro Station
- Alhapur Metro Station
- Proposed station at Sector X
- Proposed station at (Palwal)
- Palwal Bus Stand
Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro project: Real estate impact
Palwal-Ballabhgarh Metro is set to significantly enhance the public transportation infrastructure in the region and boost connectivity. According to media reports, The state government had directed the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) to conduct a comprehensive scientific survey of the metro stations, suitable locations for parking sites, gather feedback from passengers and come up with strategies to enhance ridership.
With easy connectivity between Delhi, Palwal and Ballabhgarh, the upcoming metro corridor will result in increased real estate activities. The demand for housing around the metro stations is expected to increase. This will lead to a significant rise in property values and rental rates. Hence, these areas will offer excellent opportunities for investors looking to buy properties. Moreover, the commercial real estate segment will also see a notable increase in demand for office and retail spaces, presenting good avenues for investors. Overall, the upcoming infrastructure will boost economic activities around the region and positively impact the real estate sector.
See also: Violet Line Metro Route in Delhi: Map, and Stations
FAQs
Is there any metro to Faridabad?
The Delhi Metro’s Violet Line connects Delhi with Faridabad.
Does Haryana have metro?
Gurgaon’s Rapid Metro Line is a light metro system, which is connected with Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line.
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