Perhaps the most transformative project for daily commuters, the proposed MetroLite system will connect all four major cities — Naya Raipur, Raipur, Bhilai, and Durg — via a light rail transit system serving an estimated 3.1 million people.
| Status | Proposed / DPR Stage |
|---|---|
| Type | Light Rail Transit (MetroLite / Lite Metro) |
| Route | Naya Raipur → Raipur → Bhilai → Durg |
| Proposed by | Government of Chhattisgarh (Budget 2023) |
Why It Matters
Announced in the Chhattisgarh Budget 2023, this will be the first mass rapid transit system in Chhattisgarh. The MetroLite will serve the estimated 3.1 million people in the tri-city metro area, dramatically reducing commute times and road congestion on the NH-53 corridor.
Expected Benefits
- First mass rapid transit in Chhattisgarh
- Connects 4 cities: Naya Raipur, Raipur, Bhilai, Durg
- Reduces dependence on private vehicles on NH-53
- Major boost to real estate along the corridor