Rapid Metro Gurgaon#Future

A {{cvt|3.2|km}} metro line between Sikanderpur and National Highway 8 was originally proposed in September 2007. The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) invited expressions of interest to construct the metro line on built-operate-transfer basis with a 99-year lease in 2008.{{cite web|title=CAG raps HUDA over Gurgaon Rapid Metro contract – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cag-raps-huda-over-gurgaon-rapid-metro-contract/articleshow/57399325.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=3 March 2017|archive-date=7 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307144538/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cag-raps-huda-over-gurgaon-rapid-metro-contract/articleshow/57399325.cms|url-status=live}} However, real estate developer DLF wanted to provide metro connectivity to its Cyber City.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Gurgaon-metro-link-to-be-completed-in-30-months/articleshow/4781644.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024074803/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-16/delhi/28184665_1_metro-link-cyber-city-dlf |url-status=live |archive-date=24 October 2012 |title=Gurgaon metro link to be completed in 30 months |newspaper=The Times of India |date=16 July 2009}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/From-tomorrow-Gurgaon-will-finally-have-its-Rapid-Metro/articleshow/25662274.cms |title=From tomorrow, Gurgaon will finally have its Rapid Metro |work=The Times of India |access-date=14 November 2013 |archive-date=12 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112211514/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/From-tomorrow-Gurgaon-will-finally-have-its-Rapid-Metro/articleshow/25662274.cms |url-status=live }} A new tender was issued in July 2008,{{cite web | url=http://huda.nic.in/DLF_24feb.pdf | title=Development of Metro Link | publisher=Haryan Urban Development Authority, (HUDA) | date=July 2008 | access-date=17 July 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410045129/http://huda.nic.in/DLF_24feb.pdf | archive-date=10 April 2009 | url-status=dead }} with the DLF-IL&FS consortium emerging as the only bidder.[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/dlf-led-consortium-sole-bidder-for-gurgaon-metro-project/342916/ DLF-led consortium sole bidder for Gurgaon metro project] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331135112/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/dlf-led-consortium-sole-bidder-for-gurgaon-metro-project/342916/ |date=31 March 2012 }} Business Standard, 11 December 2008. The project was initially conceived as a collaborative venture between Enso Group, DLF and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS).{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/rapid-metro-rail-gurgaon-system-metro-rail-service-delhi-metro-115926-2012-09-13 | title=First set of Rapid Metro Rail coaches arrive in Gurgaon from China | access-date=8 June 2020 | archive-date=8 June 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608131331/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/rapid-metro-rail-gurgaon-system-metro-rail-service-delhi-metro-115926-2012-09-13 | url-status=live }} Rapid Metro is the first fully privately financed modern metro system in the world. Rapid Metro did not even get the 20 acres of land, which it required to construct the first phase of the project, at any concessional rate from the state.{{cite news|last1=Soni|first1=Surajeet Das Gupta & Anusha|title=Gurgaon Rapid Metro blazes a new trail|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gurgaon-rapid-metro-blazes-a-new-trail-113112501161_1.html|website=Business Standard India|access-date=11 December 2016|date=25 November 2013|archive-date=27 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427150838/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gurgaon-rapid-metro-blazes-a-new-trail-113112501161_1.html|url-status=live}}

The Rapid Metro project was implemented as a public-private partnership.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/CM-nod-to-phase-II-of-Rapid-Metro-Rail-project/articleshow/16620300.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005010311/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-01/gurgaon/34197000_1_gurgaon-rapid-metro-rail-project-second-phase |url-status=live |archive-date=5 October 2012 |title=CM nod to phase-II of Rapid Metro Rail project |date=1 October 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 September 2013}} The entire cost of the project was borne by the private party.{{cite news|title=IL&FS Transportation Networks sells 49% stake in Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Ltd for Rs 509.9 crore|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ilfs-transportation-networks-sells-49-stake-in-rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-ltd-for-rs-509-9-crore/articleshow/50948384.cms|website=The Economic Times|access-date=10 February 2017|last1=Sharma|first1=Ravi Teja|archive-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211170913/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ilfs-transportation-networks-sells-49-stake-in-rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-ltd-for-rs-509-9-crore/articleshow/50948384.cms|url-status=live}} The private party was also tasked with maintenance and operation of the metro at its own cost.{{cite web|author=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/CM-nod-to-phase-II-of-Rapid-Metro-Rail-project/articleshow/16620300.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005010311/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-01/gurgaon/34197000_1_gurgaon-rapid-metro-rail-project-second-phase |url-status=live |archive-date=5 October 2012 |title=CM nod to phase-II of Rapid Metro Rail project |date=1 October 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 September 2013}} While HUDA initially objected to a private company making profit from public transport, an agreement was eventually reached for the consortium to pay HUDA {{INRConvert|7.65|b|1}} over 35 years in "connectivity charges" as well as 5–10% of advertising and property development revenue.

The contract for the {{INRConvert|9|b|1}} project was awarded in July 2009, with completion scheduled in 30 months' time. The foundation stone was laid on 11 August 2009.{{cite news | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gurgaon-Metro--Foundation-laid--project-to-be-completed-by-mid-2012/500893/ | title=Gurgaon Metro: Foundation laid, project to be completed by mid-2012 | work=The Indian Express | date=12 August 2009 | access-date=14 August 2009 | archive-date=18 September 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918091100/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gurgaon-Metro--Foundation-laid--project-to-be-completed-by-mid-2012/500893 | url-status=live }} The line was built and is operated by Rapid Metro Gurgaon Limited (RMGL). The project was estimated to cost {{INRConvert|10.88|b|1}} as of October 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gurgaon-rapid-metro-begins-trial-runs/1011112/0 |title=Gurgaon Rapid Metro begins trial runs |work=The Indian Express|date=3 October 2012 |access-date=28 September 2013}}

Originally planned to open in 2012, the first phase of the system opened on 14 November 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/infra/india-first-rapid-metro-begins-operations-in-gurgaon/story/200588.html|title=India's first rapid metro begins operations in Gurgaon|website=businesstoday.in|access-date=3 January 2019|archive-date=23 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623113400/https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/infra/india-first-rapid-metro-begins-operations-in-gurgaon/story/200588.html|url-status=live}}

On 11 June 2013, IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it had been awarded a contract worth {{INR}} 266.5 crores to construct the elevated viaducts for Phase 2 of the project. The company also stated that the project would be completed within 24 months.{{cite web|title=Letter to BSE|url=http://www.ilfsengg.com/News/comm2exchange/IECCL-RMRG_PhaseII.PDF|website=IL&FS|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428134336/http://ilfsengg.com/News/comm2exchange/IECCL-RMRG_PhaseII.PDF|url-status=live}} The company was later awarded a contract worth {{INR}} 84.3 crore to construct all 5 elevated stations in Phase II. The project completion period was specified as 24 months.{{cite web|last1=Kumar|first1=V Rishi|title=IL&FS wins Gurgaon metro project deal|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ilfs-wins-gurgaon-metro-project-deal/article5544412.ece|website=Business Line|location=Chennai|access-date=11 December 2016|date=6 January 2014}}{{cite web|title=IL&FS Eng gets Rs 84 crore contract for Rapid Metro in Gurgaon |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-01-06/news/45918655_1_ilfs-engineering-construction-company-rapid-metro-rail-project|website=The Economic Times|access-date=11 December 2016}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The southward extension is {{cvt|6.6|km|2}} long double track and will extend from Sikanderpur to Sector 55 and 56 in Gurgaon.{{cite news|last1=Kumar|first1=Ashok|title=Rapid Metro to throw open Phase-II today|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/rapid-metro-to-throw-open-phase-ii-today/article17746388.ece|website=The Hindu|date=30 March 2017|access-date=1 April 2017|archive-date=26 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226113607/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/rapid-metro-to-throw-open-phase-ii-today/article17746388.ece|url-status=live}} It is estimated to cost {{INRConvert|2423|c}}.{{cite web|title=Second phase of Gurgaon's Rapid Metro launched|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/8562521_Second-phase-of-Gurgaon-s-Rapid-Metro-launched.html|website=Press Trust of India|access-date=1 April 2017|date=31 March 2017|archive-date=11 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111151911/http://www.ptinews.com/news/8562521_Second-phase-of-Gurgaon-s-Rapid-Metro-launched.html|url-status=live}} There are six stations on the extension and it will take around 20 minutes to travel the entire route. Land for the project and right of way will be provided by HUDA.{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rapid-metro-begins-trial-runs/1011105/0 |title=Rapid Metro begins trial runs |work=The Indian Express|date=3 October 2012 |access-date=28 September 2013}} Trial runs were held on the first phase of the metro, between Phase 2 and Phase 3 stations, in October 2012. On the same day, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the project.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}

Construction work on Phase 2 began in April 2013, and was given an initial deadline of July 2015. However, the deadline was later revised to mid-2016, September 2016 and then the last quarter of 2016. By June 2016, 75% of work on the Phase 2 was complete.{{cite web|title=Rapid Metro Phase 2 to be ready by year-end, will miss September deadline|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-phase-2-to-be-ready-by-year-end-will-miss-sept-deadline/story-yJ5a5iYFr2eZLOcbEupCNL.html|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=11 December 2016|date=2 June 2016|archive-date=17 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232114/https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-phase-2-to-be-ready-by-year-end-will-miss-sept-deadline/story-yJ5a5iYFr2eZLOcbEupCNL.html|url-status=live}} Trial runs were conducted along the {{Convert|6.3|km|4=2|abbr=on}} Phase-2 route between in December 2016.{{cite web|title=Rapid Metro gets closer to Phase 2 start|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Rapid-Metro-gets-closer-to-Phase-2-start/articleshow/55902476.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=11 December 2016|archive-date=9 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209224330/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Rapid-Metro-gets-closer-to-Phase-2-start/articleshow/55902476.cms|url-status=live}} Rapid Metro authorities applied for inspection of phase II by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety in March 2017.{{cite web|title=April launch possible for Rapid Metro Phase-2 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/april-launch-possible-for-rapid-metro-ph-2/articleshow/57863266.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=28 March 2017|archive-date=28 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328102653/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/april-launch-possible-for-rapid-metro-ph-2/articleshow/57863266.cms|url-status=live}} The second phase of the system was opened to the public on 31 March 2017.{{cite web|title=After delays, affluent south Gurgaon hops on to Rapid Metro|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-enters-south-gurgaon-with-launch-of-phase-ii/story-CJahviCCbZSi6QWDkar0SM.html|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=1 April 2017|date=31 March 2017|archive-date=1 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401003255/http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-enters-south-gurgaon-with-launch-of-phase-ii/story-CJahviCCbZSi6QWDkar0SM.html|url-status=live}}

File:Rapid Transit Map of Gurgaon.jpg

Line 1 was built in two phases.{{Cite web|title=Gurugram Metro|url=https://metromap.in/gurgaon-metro-station-map-timing/|website=MetroMap|date=August 2020|access-date=11 August 2020|archive-date=19 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819212651/https://metromap.in/gurgaon-metro-station-map-timing/|url-status=live}} The first phase of the project covers a distance of {{cvt|5.1|km}} north of Sikanderpur. The section between Sikanderpur and DLF Phase 2 station is double-tracked, while the remaining stations are served by a single-track loop. The second phase is a {{cvt|6.6|km}} long southward extension from Sikanderpur to Sector 55 and 56 of Gurgaon and mostly runs through the affluent Golf Course Road. This section of a line opened on 31 March 2017 partially except for two stations in its route Gurgaon Sector 53-54 and Gurgaon Sector 42-43. The two remaining stations till Sector 55-56 opened on 25 April 2017. Platforms are {{Convert|75|m|abbr=on}} in length.{{cite web |url=http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/gurgaonrapidmetrorai/ |title=Gurgaon Rapid Metro Rail Project |website=Railway-Technology.com |date=15 June 2011 |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-date=25 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925004710/http://www.railway-technology.com/projects/gurgaonrapidmetrorai/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-enters-south-gurgaon-with-launch-of-phase-ii/story-CJahviCCbZSi6QWDkar0SM.html|title=After delays, affluent south Gurgaon hops on to Rapid Metro|last=Kumar|first=Kartik|work=Hindustan Times|date=31 March 2017|access-date=31 July 2017|archive-date=1 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401003255/http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/rapid-metro-enters-south-gurgaon-with-launch-of-phase-ii/story-CJahviCCbZSi6QWDkar0SM.html|url-status=live}}

Sikanderpur station offers an interchange with Delhi Metro via a {{Convert|90 x 9|m|abbr=on}} walkway.{{cite web|url=http://rapidmetrorail.com/welcome.html|title=About Us|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015005136/http://rapidmetrorail.com/welcome.html|archive-date=15 October 2011|url-status=dead|access-date=1 December 2011}}

The system is fully elevated and operated automatically.{{cite web | url = http://www.rapidmetrogurgaon.com/downloads/Newsletter1.pdf | title = Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon Newsletter 1 | publisher = rapidmetrogurgaon.com | access-date = 2014-12-28 | archive-date = 8 April 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160408190540/http://www.rapidmetrogurgaon.com/downloads/Newsletter1.pdf | url-status = live }} Because of the features, several articles in railway magazines define the system as Light Metro.{{cite web |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-opens.html |title=Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon opens |publisher=Railway Gazette |date=2013-11-15 |access-date=2014-12-28 |archive-date=2014-12-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228131348/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-opens.html}}{{cite web | url = http://www.totalrail.org/2013/11/18/rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-launched/ | title = Rapid MetroRail Gurgaon launched | publisher = Total Rail | author = Simon Crompton-Reid | date = 2013-11-18 | access-date = 2014-12-28 | url-status = usurped | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141228122939/http://www.totalrail.org/2013/11/18/rapid-metrorail-gurgaon-launched/ | archive-date = 28 December 2014 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.subways.net/india/gurgaon.html |title=Gurgaon automated metro |access-date=2014-12-28 |archive-date=2014-12-28 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228131253/http://www.subways.net/india/gurgaon.html}}

File:Rapid Metro track in Gurgaon (1).jpg

On 21 April 2010, Siemens announced that it had been awarded a turnkey contract to build the metro line, including five three-car metro trains.{{cite press release | date=12 August 2009 | url=http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/2010/mobility/imo20100422.htm | publisher=Siemens| title=Siemens Mobility to equip additional metro line in Delhi }} Siemens sub-contracted CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive to build the 5 aluminium-bodied air-conditioned trains.{{cite journal | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view//csr-zhuzhou-to-supply-gurgaon-trains.html | title=CSR Zhuzhou to supply Gurgaon trains | journal=Railway Gazette International | date=30 June 2010 | access-date=22 July 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809091258/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/csr-zhuzhou-to-supply-gurgaon-trains.html | archive-date=9 August 2011 | url-status=dead }} The first three-coach train set built in China, arrived in Gurgaon on 11 September 2012.{{cite web|title=First set of Rapid Metro Rail coaches arrive in Gurgaon from China|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rapid-metro-rail-gurgaon-system-metro-rail-service-delhi-metro/1/217107.html|website=India Today|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-date=29 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329024711/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rapid-metro-rail-gurgaon-system-metro-rail-service-delhi-metro/1/217107.html|url-status=live}} RMGL ordered an additional seven three-car metro train sets for the second phase expansion of the metro. The final 4 of these 7 rakes arrived in Gurgaon on 5 February 2016.{{cite web|title=Rapid Metro gets all seven new rakes for Phase-2 run – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Rapid-Metro-gets-all-seven-new-rakes-for-Phase-2-run/articleshow/50874081.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-date=12 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212043851/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Rapid-Metro-gets-all-seven-new-rakes-for-Phase-2-run/articleshow/50874081.cms|url-status=live}}

Each train with three coaches costs {{INRConvert|300|m}} and is silver and blue in colour.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Haryana/It-s-official-Rapid-Metro-in-6-months/Article1-929596.aspx |title=It's official, Rapid Metro in 6 months |newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=14 September 2012 |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-date=25 January 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125073753/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Haryana/It-s-official-Rapid-Metro-in-6-months/Article1-929596.aspx |url-status=dead }} The total length of a 3 coach train is {{convert|59.94|m|ftin}}. The coaches are {{convert|2.8|m|ftin}} wide, have roof-mounted air conditioning and have 4 doors on each side of each coach. Each train has a capacity of approximately 800 passengers.{{cite web |author=DVV Media Group GmbH |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/csr-zhuzhou-to-supply-gurgaon-trains.html |title=CSR Zhuzhou to supply Gurgaon trains |work=Railway Gazette |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-date=12 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812140320/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/csr-zhuzhou-to-supply-gurgaon-trains.html |url-status=dead }} The metro is designed to carry 30,000 passengers per hour.{{cite journal | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/gurgaon-metro-turnkey-contract-awarded-1.html | title=Gurgaon metro turnkey contract awarded | journal=Railway Gazette International | date=23 April 2010 | access-date=23 April 2010 | archive-date=26 April 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426115218/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/gurgaon-metro-turnkey-contract-awarded-1.html | url-status=dead }}

The line was built and is operated by Rapid Metro Gurgaon Limited (RMGL), founded as a joint venture between Enso group, real estate developer DLF and IL&FS. DLF owns many properties near the stations, while IL&FS was the majority stake holder in the JV. DLF later sold its stake to IL&FS, and exited the joint venture. Following the transaction, IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd (ITNL) held 82.8% stake in RMGL, and ITNL's subsidiary IL&FS Rail Ltd (IRL) held 17.2%. On 11 February 2016, ITNL announced that it had sold a 49% stake in RMGL for {{INRConvert|509.9|c}} to its parent company, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS), in an effort to reduce debt.{{cite web|last1=Sharma|first1=Shailaja|title=IL&FS Transportation sells 49% stake in Gurgaon's Rapid Metro|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/fHBL6hy08U0oOk2Gph2Z8J/ILFS-Transportation-sells-49-stake-in-Gurgaons-Rapid-Metr.html|website=Livemint|access-date=10 February 2017|date=11 February 2016|archive-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211080751/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/fHBL6hy08U0oOk2Gph2Z8J/ILFS-Transportation-sells-49-stake-in-Gurgaons-Rapid-Metr.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/dmrc-set-to-run-rapid-metro-from-this-month-its-second-rescue-act-of-a-private-line/articleshow/67781782.cms|title=DMRC set to run Rapid Metro from February, its second rescue act of a private line – Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-02-04|archive-date=2 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202111837/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/dmrc-set-to-run-rapid-metro-from-this-month-its-second-rescue-act-of-a-private-line/articleshow/67781782.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/hmrtc-likely-to-operate-gurugram-rapid-metro-360492|title=HMRTC likely to operate Gurugram rapid metro|date=28 June 2019|access-date=30 June 2019|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630122203/http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/hmrtc-likely-to-operate-gurugram-rapid-metro-360492|url-status=live}}

The Rapid Metro charges are flat rate {{INRConvert|20}} only in travelling at any stations of Phase-1 line & Phase-2 line stations separately, but travelling form Phase-1 line to Phase-2 line or vice versa the charges are {{INRConvert|35}}.{{cite web |last=Banerjee |first=Rumu |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/railways/delhi-metro-to-link-up-with-rapid-rail/articleshow/15372304.cms |title=Delhi Metro to link up with Rapid Rail |work=The Economic Times |date=6 August 2012 |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-date=11 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311130750/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/railways/delhi-metro-to-link-up-with-rapid-rail/articleshow/15372304.cms |url-status=live }} Delhi Metro tokens and smart cards are accepted on Rapid Metro.{{cite web|author=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Gurgaon-rapid-Metro-ready-for-trials/articleshow/16388998.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231064149/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/gurgaon/33843097_1_rapid-metro-rail-gurgaon-delhi-metro-commuters-shankar-chowk |url-status=live |archive-date=31 December 2013 |title=Gurgaon rapid Metro ready for trials|date=14 September 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=28 September 2013}} The automatic fare collection system is supplied by Thales Group.{{cite web|title=Technology|url=http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com/theprojectTechnology.aspx|work=Rapid Metro Gurgaon|access-date=6 February 2014|archive-date=9 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209232109/http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com/theprojectTechnology.aspx|url-status=live}}

Ridership of the Rapid Metro has been below expectations.{{Cite news |date=2018-05-04 |title=Phase 2 adds only 15,000 daily riders to Rapid Metro |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/phase-2-adds-only-15k-daily-riders-to-rapid-metro/articleshow/64021973.cms |access-date=2023-07-31 |issn=0971-8257}} Phase 1 was expected to bring 100,000 riders per day, but only achieved 30,000, and even after the addition of Phase 2, daily ridership in 2018 hovered around the 50,000 mark. Urban Transport News has described the Rapid Metro as a "failure" due to its high cost, low ridership and poor location.{{cite web |url=https://www.urbantransportnews.com/high-cost-low-ridership-location-ensured-failure-of-gurgaon-rapid-metro/ |title=High cost, low ridership, location ensured failure of Gurgaon Rapid Metro |website=urbantransportnews.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200617142805/https://www.urbantransportnews.com/high-cost-low-ridership-location-ensured-failure-of-gurgaon-rapid-metro/ |archive-date=2020-06-17}}

Trains run from 06:05 to 22:00{{cite web |url=http://www.rapidmetrogurgaon.com/theprojectQuickFact.aspx |title=Quick facts |publisher=unknown |access-date=8 June 2016 |archive-date=3 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403041857/http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com/theprojectQuickFact.aspx |url-status=live }} Three-coach trains operate at four-minute intervals. Trains have a maximum speed of {{cvt|80|km/h}}, and operate at an average speed of {{cvt|40|km/h}}.

For the passengers' safety, there are Emergency Stop Plungers at every platform, while the Blue Light Station feature enables passengers to contact the Control Room. A Press to Talk Button inside the coaches enables commuters to talk directly to the driver, in the event of any problem.{{cite web|title=FAQs|url=http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com/faqs.aspx|work=Rapid Metro Gurgaon|access-date=6 February 2014|archive-date=9 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209233823/http://rapidmetrogurgaon.com/faqs.aspx|url-status=live}}

Security in the Rapid Metro is being handled by a private security agency. The system has a dedicated Metro Police Station at Sikanderpur station, while a Toll Free Helpline for all passengers is operational for 24 hours. CCTV cameras are used to monitor trains and stations.{{Cite web|date=13 November 2013|title=Rapid Metro: Rapid Metro: Security measures firmly in place |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/rapid-metro-security-measures-firmly-in-place/articleshow/25662344.cms|access-date=2021-09-14|website=The Times of India|archive-date=14 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914122124/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/rapid-metro-security-measures-firmly-in-place/articleshow/25662344.cms|url-status=live}}

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Gurugram has own separate light metro network called the Rapid Metro Gurgaon. The Haryana Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (HMRTC) has plans to build the additional metro network spanning 188 kilometers in Gurugram. Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) will be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and operating this metro line, similar to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Currently, all these lines will be developed in the first phase, with further expansion planned in the second/upcoming phase.

• Urban rail transit in India
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• [http://www.rapidmetrogurgaon.com/ Official website of Rapid Metro Gurgaon Limited (RMGL)]
• [https://metromap.in See Metro Map data of Indian Metro]

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