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Nagpur Metro Update: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has reportedly begun the feasibility study for the proposed Phase 3 corridor of the Nagpur Metro. The much-awaited route will connect Sitabuldi and Koradi, two key regions of the city, providing major relief to thousands of commuters. The authority stated that apart from cutting the travel time significantly and reducing traffic congestion, the metro line will also give a boost to the financial activities in the region. The authority asserted that new lines are likely to be proposed in the upcoming months to expand the services to the nearby regions.

While providing details, the senior officials stated that the feasibility study will help the authority to assess ridership potential and other key factors. “We started analysing the feasibility of this stretch, which includes the PHPDT (Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic), implementation aspects, and corridor alignment. The study will help us assess ridership potential and identify the most suitable model for the project's execution,” MahaMetro Managing Director Shravan Hardikar was quoted as saying by the Times Of India.

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The proposed metro route is set to play a significant role in the city's growth, as, according to the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), the corridor is expected to handle a PHPDT of about 5,600 by 2031. The authority stated that the number is likely to rise to 8,050 by 2041 and 11,800 by 2054. The CMP further stated that the ridership is likely to reach 65,000 by 2031, 91,000 by 2041, and near 150,000 by 2054.

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Earlier last month, the MahaMetro stated that around ten stations are being planned on the route to improve the connectivity between central Nagpur and Koradi region, providing relief to thousands of commuters on the route. While the estimated cost for the project is Rs 3,500 crore, the final figure will be revealed after the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

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