हिंदी
Chandigarh, 15 September 2025
The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC) has initiated the process of taking over of Gurugram Rapid Metro system from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) by Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL). Till the complete responsibility is transferred to the GMRL, the operations and maintenance of Gurugram’s Rapid Metro system will be undertaken jointly by DMRC and GMRL. To facilitate this transition, joint committees have been constituted and Terms of Reference (ToRs) defined. A comprehensive methodology, along with definitive timelines, is being finalized to ensure a smooth takeover and uninterrupted commuter services.
This landmark decision was disclosed in the 62nd Board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, who also serves as Chairman of the Corporation.
The meeting revealed exceptional performance metrics for the Rapid Metro Gurugram, which witnessed remarkable growth in passenger numbers from April to July 2025. A total of 62.49 lakh commuters used the service during this period, marking a 13.59% increase compared to the corresponding months of 2024. Fare revenue also rose sharply by 11.87%, reflecting public confidence in the system’s efficiency and reliability.
Managing Director, Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Ltd, Sh. Chander Shekhar Khare informed that with improved operational efficiency, the corporation recorded a 6.33% decline in operational expenses, enabling HMRTC to achieve a healthier financial balance. This demonstrates the corporation’s prudent financial management and enhanced cost efficiency measures.
The HMRTC has further strengthened its earnings from non-fare sources, showcasing successful revenue diversification strategies. Income from rentals, marketing, and advertisement rights grew substantially, reaching ₹21.11 crore between April and July 2025 compared to ₹15.56 crore during the same period last year. The successful e-auction of 22 advertising sites on metro viaducts and pillars alone is expected to generate an estimated annual revenue of ₹58.34 crore, with HMRTC’s share pegged at over ₹35 crore.
The Board also reviewed significant progress on several key metro and rapid rail projects across the region. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has initiated the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Delhi (Munirka)–Rohtak Namo Bharat Corridor. This ambitious corridor will connect Delhi IGI Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Yashobhoomi (Dwarka Sector-25), Najafgarh, Bahadurgarh, and Rohtak, providing seamless regional connectivity.
Similarly, approval for the Gurugram–Faridabad–Noida/Greater Noida Namo Bharat Corridor was granted in a meeting chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Minister on May 5, 2025, following NCRTC’s formal request. Work on its DPR has since commenced, marking significant progress on another crucial intercity transportation link.
The Delhi–Panipat–Karnal Namo Bharat Corridor is also advancing steadily, with its revised DPR under active consideration by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Initially approved in December 2020 with a 103.02 km stretch and 17 stations, the project has now been expanded to 136.30 km with provision for 21 stations. The revised DPR projects a completion cost of ₹33,051.15 crore, with Haryana’s share estimated at ₹7,472.11 crore, while promising improved financial and economic returns.
Meanwhile, the DPR for the Delhi–Shahjahanpur–Neemrana–Behror (SNB) Namo Bharat Corridor is also under examination by the Ministry, further reinforcing Haryana’s pivotal role in expanding high-speed regional connectivity across the National Capital Region.
Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, Sh. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, Sh. AK Singh, Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department, Mohammed Shayin and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
