The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has appointed a design consultant for the underground loop transit system that will connect the government offices being built along the Central Vista, officials said. It has also submitted a draft detailed project report to the Central Public Works Department, they said.
“The detailed design consultant for the underground metro project at Central Vista has now been appointed,” said Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, corporate communication at DMRC.
The 2.65km loop line with four stations will have smaller trains connected to the existing Central Secretariat Metro station. Delhi Metro will plan and execute the underground system and CPWD will build the civil infrastructure, according to an agreement signed on February 28.