Gurgaon to have its 'Rapid Metro' from November 14, 2013

November 13, 2013

Rapid Metro will connect Delhi Metro travelers to 6 key places within Gurgaon(Haryana), where more than a lakh people work or visit every day.

PPP (Private Public Partnership) project between IL&FS Rail Ltd and HUDA
Cost of project: Rs 1,100 crore
Completion: First phase will get operational on November 14, 2013 and will cover a distance of 5.1 km. 2 more phases are planned.
*Since, Rapid Metro timings will be in sync with Delhi Metro, so a passenger won’t have to wait for the local loop train.*
Connecting station between Rapid Metro and Delhi Metro: Sikanderpur.
*Delhi Metro card/token will work for the Rapid Metro as well*
Flat fare: Rs 12
At the end of each day, a clearinghouse system will automatically separate the revenues of Rapid Metro and DMRC.
Starting Point: Sikanderpur
Stations: 6 (Sikanderpur, DLF phase-II, Belvedere Towers, Gateway Tower, Moulsari Avenue, DLF Phase III