Jaipur Metro is a state-of-the-art rapid transit system serving the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It has been planned in two phases, of which Phase 1 is operational and presently under further extension.
Jaipur Metro Quick Info
| Owner | Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. |
| Serving Cities | Jaipur |
| Number of Lines | 1 line (2 planned in total) and 11 stations (20 planned in total) |
| Headquarters | C-Scheme |
| Started Operations in | 3rd June 2015 |
| Daily Timings | 6:00 am to 9:45 pm |
| Fare | ₹6–18 |
Jaipur Metro Route Map
Jaipur Metro Interesting Facts
- The Jaipur Metro was opened to the public by Vasundhara Raje, then Chief Minister of Rajasthan, on 3rd June 2015 and it became the sixth rapid transit system in India.
- At around a 12-km-route length, Jaipur Metro is one of India’s smallest metro systems.
- Like many metros in India, it uses 1,435 mm (standard gauge) tracks and 25 kV AC through overhead catenary.
- The trains, comprising four coaches, run at a top speed of 80 km/h, and the headway between trains ranges from 10 minutes during peak hours to 15 minutes during non-peak hours.
Jaipur Metro Lines
| Line | Length (Km) | Stations | Starting Point – End Point |
| Pink | 12.06 | 11 | Mansarovar – Badi Chaupar |
Stations on Pink Line
| Station | Interchange/Connections | Accommodation |
| Mansarovar | Hotels near Mansarovar | |
| New Aatish Market | ||
| Vivek Vihar | ||
| Shyam Nagar | Hotels in Shyam Nagar | |
| Ram Nagar | ||
| Civil Lines | ||
| Railway Station | Jaipur Junction Railway Station | Hotels near Jaipur Junction Railway Station |
| Sindhi Camp | Sindhi Camp Bus Station | Hotels near Sindhi Camp Bus Station |
| Chandpole | ||
| Chhoti Chaupar | ||
| Badi Chaupar |
Orange Line
This is a proposed metro line for Jaipur city that will connect over 20 stations, starting from Sitapura in the South to Ambabari in the North. With a length of approximately 23 km, the Orange Line will have the following stations.
| Station Name |
| Sitapura Industrial Area |
| Pratap Nagar |
| Haldi Ghati Gate |
| Sanganer |
| Laxmi Nagar |
| Durgapura |
| Mahavir Nagar |
| Gopalpura |
| Dev Nagar |
| Tonk Phatak |
| Gandhi Nagar Mor |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| Narayan Singh Circle |
| Sawai Mansingh Hospital |
| Ajmeri Gate |
| Government Hostel |
| Sindhi Camp |
| Subhash Nagar |
| Pani Pench |
| Ambabari |
Top Attractions Connected by Pink Line
| Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
| Jantar Mantar | Chandpole | 1.8 |
| City Palace | Chandpole | 1.7 |
| Chandpole | 2 | |
| Johri Bazaar | Chandpole | 2.3 |
| Nehru Bazaar | Chandpole | 1.8 |
| Bapu Bazaar | Chandpole | 2.2 |
| Albert Hall Museum | Chandpole | 2.6 |
| Jaipur Zoo | Chandpole | 2.3 |
| Nahargarh Fort | Chandpole | 3.2 |
| BM Birla Planetarium | Sindhi Camp | 2.5 |
| Amrapali Museum | Sindhi Camp | 1 |
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Ram Nagar | 3.6 |
Jaipur Metro Lesser-Known Facts
- Pink Line named so as it connects the Pink City area of Jaipur
- First metro in India to use a two-storey viaduct; city roads are on the first level, flyovers on the second and the metro on the third and topmost level
- Same rolling stock as used on the Violet and Green lines of Delhi Metro
- Entire Phase 1 executed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Funded entirely by Rajasthan government
- Smart cards offer up to 15% discount
- One and three-day tourist card with provision of unlimited trips
FAQ
Q. How many metro stations are there on the Jaipur Metro Line?
A. Currently, the Jaipur Metro is operating on 11 stations and is planned to extend to 20 stations.
Q. Which is the 1st station on the Pink Line metro in Jaipur?
A. Mansarovar and Badi Chaupar are the initial stations on the Pink Line on both ends.
Q. Who made the metro in Jaipur?
A. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (JMRCL) manages all the operations of Jaipur Metro.
Q. What is the timing of the first train in Jaipur?
A. The first train departure time of the Jaipur Metro is 6:00 a.m.
Q. What is the timing of the last train in Jaipur?
A. The last train departure time of the Jaipur Metro is 9:45 p.m.