Mott MacDonald to design six new metro stations in India

August 17, 2013

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Mott MacDonald Group Limited, a UK-based engineering services consultancy, has secured a contract to provide the detailed design for six new metro stations on Phase II of the rapid metro rail network in Gurgaon, India.

Mott MacDonald stated that the metro is being developed by Rapid Metro Rail Gurgaon to help meet the transportation requirements between Gurgaon and Delhi.

Phase I comprises a 5.1km rail loop connecting Cyber City, NH-8 and Sikanderpur station on Delhi Metro Line 2. The construction work on the phase I began in 2008.

Phase II, worth INR1.5 billion ($27.27 million), will see a 6.5km rail line extend the network southwards and include six elevated metro stations, DLF Phase I, Sushant Lok, Sec. 42 Crossing, Sector 54-53, AIT Chowk and Sector 55-56. The stations will be situated above existing carriageways and will include residential and commercial spaces. Phase II is expected to be completed by late 2016.

Under the terms of the contract, Mott MacDonald will provide architectural, structural and building services design for the six stations. The project will be developed using renewable energy sources such as solar power, energy efficient design and rain water harvesting. The project will seek to achieve LEED sustainability certification.

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