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{{short description|Proposed rapid transit system in the Indian city of Nashik}}
{{more citations needed|date=June 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2016}}
{{Infobox public transit
| image =
| website = http://www.mahametro.org/
| average_speed = 60 kmph
| el = 750V DC overhead
| operation_will_start = Unknown
| lines = 2
| name = Greater Nashik Metro<br/>Metro NEO
| map_state =
| map =
| vehicles =
| character = At-Grade
| operator = [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited]]
| began_operation =
| chief_executive = Dr Deen Dayal Sharma
| imagesize = 50Km
| annual_ridership = 70,000-90,000
| stations = Total 30<br/>
''20 (line 1)''<br/>''10 (line 2)''
| end =
| start =
| line_number =
| transit_type = [[Bi-articulated bus]]
| locale = [[Nashik]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| area served = [[Nashik]]
| owner = [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited]]
| caption =
| alt =
| system_length = 32 km
}}

The '''Greater Nashik Metro''' or '''Metro NEO'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mymahanagar.com/maharashtra/nashik/in-2023-metro-neo-run-in-nashik/106403/|title=Metro NEO to run in Nashik by 2023|work=My Mahanagar|access-date=10 July 2019}}</ref> is a proposed rapid transit system in the [[Nashik Metropolitan Region]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nashik metro project on anvil; Maha Metro to be nodal agency |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/nashik-metro-project-on-anvil-maha-metro-to-be-nodal-agency/articleshow/66899747.cms |access-date=8 July 2019 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 December 2018}}</ref> The system is proposed to reduce traffic congestion as well as provide direct connectivity to Nashik city from its suburbs. The Greater Nashik Metro will connect suburbs of Nashik city like [[Deolali]], [[Nashik Road]], Upnagar, [[Nashik Airport]], [[Sinnar]], [[Igatpuri]], Gangapur Road, [[Trimbakeshwar tehsil|Trimbakeshwar]], [[Dindori, Maharashtra|Dindori]], [[Bhagur]], [[Niphad]], [[Adgaon Khurd|Adgaon]], [[Ghoti Budruk]] and Girnare.

This project is implemented and operated by [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited]] with the help of Central and State Government, [[Nashik Metropolitan Region Development Authority]] (NMRDA) and [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]]. It will be India's first [[Rubber-tyred metro]]. [[Maharashtra]] Chief Minister [[Uddhav Thackeray]] in an interview stated that feasibility report will be created soon. Greater Nashik Metro will be implemented by [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited|MahaMetro]] and funded by [[City and Industrial Development Corporation]] (CIDCO).{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==Route==
{{Nashik Metro route diagram|collapse=yes}}

==Project details (DPR)==
'''Budget'''
The Maharashtra government has invested 2,100.6 crore for the "Metro Neo" project.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maha Govt approves innovative 'METRO NEO' for Nashik city |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/photo-gallery-maha-govt-approves-innovative-metro-neo-for-nashik-city-2785875 |access-date=30 August 2019 |work=DNA India |date=29 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

'''1st line'''
The first line is proposed from Shramik nagar (Satpur) in west to [[Nasik Road railway station]] in east.
There will be 17 stations on this route. The route will be of 22.5 km.

'''2nd line'''
This route is proposed to be built from Gangapur Road to Mumbai Naka.
There will be 10 stations on this route which will be 10.5 km long.

'''Depots'''
A tram (rubber tyred metro) depot will be constructed at Shramik nagar.

'''Interchange station'''
Interchange station will be constructed at CBS and Gangapur Road<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/nashik-metro-neo-information-route-maps-fares-tenders-updates/|title=Nashik Metro NEO – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates|website=The Metro Rail Guy|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref>

==Status updates==
* '''Aug 2019:''' [[Maharashtra]] [[State governments of India|State Government]] approved Nashik Metro project.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nashik Metro: Two lines with 30 stations approved |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nashik-metro-two-lines-with-30-stations-approved-1567049817027.html |access-date=29 August 2019 |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]|date=29 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

* '''Jun 2020''': [[Detailed Project Report]] (DPR) sent to [[Central government|Central Government]] for approval.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/nashik-metro-proposal-take-a-step-ahead-towards-approval/|title=Nashik Metro proposal take a step ahead towards approval|first=Neha|last=Singh|date=22 June 2020|access-date=7 November 2020}}</ref>

* '''Nov 2020''': DPR approved from Central Government.
* '''Jan 2021''': [[Minister of Finance (India)|Finance Minister]] [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] announces {{INR|2092 crore}} for Nashik Metro.<ref>{{cite news |title=Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 5,796 crore for Nagpur Metro, Rs 2,092 crore for Nashik Metro |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/budget-2021-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-announces-rs-5796-cr-for-nagpur-metro-rs-2092-cr-for-nashik-metro |access-date=1 February 2021 |work=Free Press Journal |date=1 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Mar 2025''' : After long delays, Maha Metro to seek consultation from the Central Government.
* '''Jan 2026''' : To start real proper metro service in any city, it is necessary to have more than 20 thousand passengers per hour during peak hours. In a traffic survey conducted by Mahametro in Nashik, the required number of passengers per hour for the 'metro' has been crossed. Therefore, the way for regular 'metro' has now been cleared for Nasik.

== See also ==
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* [[Urban rail transit in India]]
** [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation]]
** [[Nagpur Metro]]
** [[Nagpur broad-gauge Metro]]
** [[Pune Metro]]
** [[Thane Metro]]
** [[Metrolite]]

== References ==
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{{Rapid transit in India}}

[[Category:Transport in Nashik]]
[[Category:Proposed rapid transit in India]]
[[Category:Proposed infrastructure in Maharashtra]]

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