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Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has initiated the transfer of Gurugram's rapid metro operations from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to Gurugram Metro Rail Limited, with joint management in place during the transition. Passenger numbers surged 13.6 per cent and fare revenue rose by nearly 12 per cent from April to July, reflecting public confidence in the service. Operational costs declined, while non-fare revenue from rentals and advertising increased significantly. Concurrently, detailed project reports for multiple high-speed regional corridors, including Delhi-Rohtak, Delhi-Panipat-Karnal, and Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror, are progressing to enhance NCR connectivity.
Haryana's rapid transport company, HMRTC, has commenced transferring the operational responsibilities of the Gurugram rapid metro system from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL). Until the handover is fully completed, operations and maintenance will be jointly managed by DMRC and GMRL. Advertisement
To ensure a seamless transition, joint committees have been formed, and Terms of Reference have been defined. A detailed methodology and timelines are being finalised to maintain uninterrupted commuter services during the transfer. This decision was announced at the 62nd board meeting of HMRTC, chaired by the state chief secretary, Anurag Rastogi, who also heads the Corporation.
Rapid Metro Gurugram has recorded notable growth from April to July 2025, with 62.49 lakh passengers using the service, representing a 13.59 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Fare revenue grew by 11.87 per cent, signalling strong public trust in the metro's efficiency and reliability.
HMRTC's Managing Director, Chander Shekhar Khare, highlighted that improved operational efficiency led to a 6.33 per cent reduction in expenses, strengthening the Corporation's financial position. The Corporation has also boosted earnings from non-fare sources, with revenue from rentals, marketing, and advertisement rights rising to INR 21.11 crore compared with INR 15.56 crore during the same period last year. E-auctions of 22 advertising sites on metro viaducts and pillars are projected to generate annual revenue of INR 58.34 crore, with HMRTC's share exceeding INR 35 crore.
The board further reviewed progress on key metro and rapid rail projects across the region. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation has begun preparing the detailed project report for the proposed Delhi (Munirka)-Rohtak Namo Bharat Corridor, which will connect major terminals and towns for enhanced regional mobility.
Similarly, the Delhi-Panipat-Karnal Namo Bharat Corridor is moving forward, with its revised DPR under review by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The project's stretch has been extended to 136.30 km with 21 stations, and estimated completion costs are INR 33,051.15 crore, with Haryana contributing INR 7,472.11 crore. The DPR for the Delhi-Shahjahanpur-Neemrana-Behror corridor is also under ministry evaluation, reinforcing Haryana's key role in developing high-speed regional connectivity. Senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretaries and Finance Department representatives, attended the meeting.
Source - PTI
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