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Metro Rail - Benefits
  • Requires 1/5th energy per passenger km compared to road-based transport system.

  • Causes less noise, no air pollution and eco friendly transport system.

  • Occupies no road space if underground and only about 2.60 mtrs width of the road if elevated.

  • More reliable, comfortable and safer than road based systems.

  • Reduces journey time.

 
Metro Rail - Additional Benefits
Sl No. Particulars Rs. Crores (For 30 Years)
1 Traffic Congestion (Avoidance of new buses) 2,391
2 Traffic Congestion (Avoidance of other vehicles) 5,788
3 Savings in vehicle operating cost 6,977
4 Savings in travelling time 25,884
5 Savings due to reduction in number of accidents & pollution 4,360
Total 45,402
NOISE & AIR POLLUTION LEVELS WILL ALSO BE REDUCED