After PM Modi inaugurated Nagpur Metro, Nagpur has become the second city of the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai to get a Metro Rail.
a. Nagpur
b. Goa
c. Pune
d. Nashik
About the Nagpur Metro:
- PM inaugurated a 13.5-kilometre stretch comprising of five stations from Khapri to Sitabuldi.
- The Nagpur Metro consists of two corridors with a total length of 38 kilometres.
- The two corridors will comprise of 38 stations, two depots and a fleet of 69 metro cars.
- To emphasise on Women Safety and empowerment each train will comprise of a special "Nari Shakti" women's coach.
- Nagpur Metro is also hailed as the green Metro since 65% of its electricity consumption is from solar energy.
- Nagpur Metro has earned ₹51 crore from stamp duty and ₹6.87 crore from Transfer of Development rights even before the start of passenger operations.
Interesting to know:
- The population of the city of Nagpur is projected to double by 2050.
- Hence it was imperative to equip the city with 21st-century infrastructure, and the Metro Rail is one step in that direction.
Question:
Q. Which city has become the second city of the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai to get a Metro Rail?a. Nagpur
b. Goa
c. Pune
d. Nashik
