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Why is there no metro in Mumbai?

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Why is there no metro in Mumbai?

In another boost to connectivity, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to connect Mumbai and Virar with a Metro line. Many metro projects were being delayed because of late environmental clearances and land acquisition troubles.

Who is responsible for Delhi Metro?

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), a company with equal equity participation from the Government of India and the Government of Delhi, built and operates the Delhi Metro.

Is Delhi Metro going to be private?

For the first time, the responsibility of operating any line of Delhi Metro has been given to a private company. With this, DMRC will not have to appoint train drivers on a permanent basis. At present, the Delhi Metro has 10 lines, with a total network of 348 km and 253 metro stations.

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When did the Kolkata Metro start?

October 24, 1984
MTP/Began operations
The first metro line in India was completed on 24th October 1984, a stretch of about 3.4 km between Esplanade and Bhowanipur (Netaji Bhavan), thrown open for the Public. The Metro Railway, Kolkata was constructed progressively from 1972 to 2013.

Who runs Metro?

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The metro system is operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a public sector company established by the Government of India and the Government of Delhi in March 1995. The project was developed in multiple phases. Phase one (65.11km) and phase two (124.9km) are completed, while phase three is currently underway.

Who owns Mumbai Metro Line 1?

This special purpose vehicle, namely, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) was incorporated for the implementation of the project. Reliance Infrastructure holds 69\% of the equity share capital of MMOPL, while MMRDA holds 26\% and remaining 5\% is held by RATP Dev Transdev Asia.

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Does Kolkata have metro?

The Kolkata Metro is the first planned and operational rapid transit system in India. The first underground stretch, from Bhawanipore (now Netaji Bhawan) to Esplanade, opened in 1984. Line 2, or the East–West Corridor, opened in 2020.

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