Bhubaneswar Metro Route Alignment

Odisha is on the cusp of a major urban leap with the launch of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. Aimed at easing traffic congestion, boosting connectivity, and promoting sustainable mobility, the metro promises to redefine how Bhubaneswar and Cuttack move.

Phase 1 - Overview

• Route:🚇 Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) →🚇 Trisulia (Cuttack)
• Length: ~26 km
• Stations: 20
• Design: Elevated (with potential underground stretches in high-traffic areas)
• Timeline: Construction started in Nov 2023, targeted for completion by Dec 2027
• Estimated Cost: ₹6,255 crore (fully state-funded)

The project is spearheaded by the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL), with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) acting as the technical consultant.

As Bhubaneswar grows as a Smart City and Cuttack remains a critical medical and trade hub, seamless transit between them is essential. The metro aims to:

• Reduce road congestion by 25–30%
• Cut travel time by up to 50%
• Promote eco-friendly transport options

The state government is also integrating the metro with buses, e-rickshaws, and feeder services for smooth last-mile connectivity.

🛤️ Full List of Planned Metro Stations (Phase I)

🚇 Biju Patnaik Airport

🚇 Capital Hospital

🚇 Sishu Bhawan

🚇 Bapuji Nagar

🚇 Bhubaneswar Railway Station

🚇 Ram Mandir Square

🚇 Vani Vihar

🚇 Acharya Vihar Square

🚇 Jaydev Vihar Square

🚇 Xavier Square

🚇 Rail Sadan

🚇 District Centre (City Centre)

🚇 Damana Square

🚇 Patia Square

🚇 KIIT Square

🚇 Nandan Vihar

🚇 Raghunathpur

🚇 Nandankanan Zoological Park

🚇 Phulapokhari

🚇 Trisulia Square

These stations connect critical touchpoints in the twin cities: airport, railway station, education hubs (Utkal, KIIT), hospitals, commercial zones, and recreational areas like Nandankanan Zoo.

Current Construction Status

• Construction underway on elevated corridors
• Precasting yard and depot are functional
• Design review ongoing for possible underground alignments
• A multi-tier corridor is being planned on the Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan route

Once operational, the Bhubaneswar Metro will be eastern India’s first new metro system outside Kolkata. Future phases are likely to extend the network further into Cuttack, Khordha, and even Puri.