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HARYANA (Metro Rail News): Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC) is aiming to develop a large public transport network nearby Gurugram and in all over NCR. The existing services of Rapid Metro are being used excessively by around 88.81 lakh of commuters from last year which was 79.57, leading to proposed metro and namo bharat corridors to connect more commuters to their workplace, industrial areas and neighbouring cities.
If these projects show a successful result, traveling will become more convenient across the NCR. There are several proposals which need to be approved, this development is not just because of rising passengers, it’s a major effort to connect local metro services with faster regional rail.
Gurugram Rapid Metro records 11.62% ridership
Heavy traffic is forcing people to avoid private and public road transport and use the Metro, and the Metro is making more money than usual. Ticket revenue has also increased from 16.66 to 18.60 crore, and passengers increased by around 9.24 lakh (11.62%) in April- August 2026 compared to April- August 2025.
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Which makes Gurugram introduce more connectivity with Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, also this ridership shows the importance of public transport and gives reason to prepare Gurugram and NCR for future travel demand.
Metro and Namo Bharat are going to Introduce in Gurugram
Gurugram is going to see 4 major upcoming projects across the city, with several new Metro and rapid rail lines:
Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat corridor (Proposed)
On these corridors, the rapid rail will connect Delhi with Panipat and Karnal. It is going to be 136 km long, and the estimated cost can exceed 33,051 crore.
The main purpose of introducing this connection is to help people to travel between these cities faster, specifically for those who travel daily for work, education or business.
Gurugram sector-56 Panchgaon metro corridor (Awaiting approval)
On this corridor HMRTC is planning a metro line for almost 35.25 km long it will have 28 stations. It will connect sector-56 to Panchgaon and will pass through the area where the public transport is needed to be better.
Ballabhgarh-Palwal metro extension (Further approval needed)
This project will extend the accessibility to connect commuters from Ballabhgarh to Palwal in Haryana. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had approved the final feasibility report and the proposal was submitted to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for further considerations.
Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida-Greater Noida Namo Bharat corridor (Planning)
The Gurugram-Faridabad-Noida-Greater Noida Namo Bharat corridor is moving ahead with its planning process. The route and station locations in Haryana have been finalised. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is now being reviewed by the concerned departments and development authorities, which have been invited to share their feedback and suggestions.
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