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Taken on with ambition, Odisha's state capital of Bhubaneswar awaits a massive urban transformation with the launch of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project, the state's first mass rapid transit system.

With an initial sanctioned cost of Rs 6,255 crore for Phase I alone, the metro is envisioned to significantly reduce congestion, offer clean mobility, and reshape the urban fabric of Bhubaneswar and nearby areas. Here's everything you need to know about the project, its progress, and what's next.

As per the original plans, Phase I of the Bhubaneswar Metro was to span 26 kilometres, running entirely on an elevated track. Initially con...