17-553: 23.78 km (14.78 mi) (Under Construction) Blue Line [REDACTED] The Kanpur Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system in the Kanpur , Uttar Pradesh , India . The metro is owned and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) and it partially opened within 2 years of construction starting in 2019 making it the fastest constructed mass rapid transit system in
34-520: A frequency of five minutes between 06:00 am and 10:00 pm currently which will gradually reduce with ridership. The trains will operate with ATO over CBTC, with a design speed of 90 km/h and an operational speed of 80 km/h. Automated station announcements are recorded in Hindi and English. Many stations will have services such as ATMs, food outlets, cafés, convenience stores and mobile recharge. Eating, drinking, smoking and chewing gum are prohibited in
51-727: A platinum rating by IGBC. In July 2020, Bombardier Transportation (acquired by Alstom ) won the Agra Metro and Kanpur Metro rolling stock, and the signalling contract and manufacturing started on 26 Feb 2021. UPMRC's Managing Director Shri Kumar Keshav inaugurated the Rolling Stocks (Metro Trains) manufacturing in Bombardier's Savli Plant in Gujarat, located near Vadodara. Kanpur to get total 39 trains of 3 Metro coaches (which would total up to 117 compartments) each for both
68-481: A ‘Regenerative Braking’ system , 100% LED light fittings and a carbon-dioxide sensor based air-conditioning make these trains highly energy efficient. Kanpur Metro will be expanded further to Kanpur Airport and Trans Ganga City in the future. The feasibility study for the project was done by RITES in June 2015. The government approved two corridors as per Detailed Project Report (DPR). The tenders were floated for
85-500: Is an approved metro route of mass rapid transit system in Kanpur . It consists of 8 stations from Agriculture University to Barra-8 with a total distance of 8.6 km. Its construction is expected to begin by end of December 2023. Agra Metro [REDACTED] The Agra Metro is a rapid transit system in Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India . The metro is owned and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). It
102-537: Is set to consist of two metro lines, with a total length of 29.65 kilometres (18.42 mi) and 27 stations. The Agra Metro is one of four rapid transit system in Uttar Pradesh, the others being the Lucknow Metro , Meerut Metro , Kanpur Metro , and Noida Metro . As of July 2016 , DPR has been prepared by RITES and submitted to the state government. On 28 February 2019, Union Cabinet approved
119-654: The 439 double T-girders have been erected for making the base of the 9 stations of priority corridor. The pier caps and U-girders are being erected and construction work is going in full swing. The priority section of corridor-1 became operational in December 2021. ● Kanpur Metro was awarded with India's best design award. ● Kanpur Metro is the fastest constructed metro system in the world. ● Kanpur Metro receives an award for environment protection from Delhi's Greentech Foundation. ● Kanpur Metro's priority corridor gets 'Effective Safety Culture. ● UPMRC's Kanpur Metro receives
136-465: The 8.98 km (5.3 mi) stretch from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel . The metro will be extendable in the following phases to the Kanpur metropolitan area . The first phase was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 December 2021. In Phase 1, 21 metro stations will be built on Orange Line from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta and 8 metro stations will be built on Blue Line from Agriculture University to Barra-8. The trains operate at
153-588: The Agra-Kanpur metro project includes – the design, build and delivery of total 201 metro cars (67 MOVIA metro three-car trainsets) and an advanced signalling solution (CITYFLO 650). The cost of construction is estimated at ₹11,076.48 crores for two lines in Phase I. [REDACTED] Blue Line (Kanpur Metro) The Blue Line (Line 2) ( Hindi : ब्लू लाइन ) of the Kanpur Metro
170-483: The city is expected to be benefited by Agra Metro Rail Project directly and indirectly at the time of commencement of commercial operations. The proposed corridors will be having multimodal integration with railway stations and BRTS stations and will have a feeder network of bus, intermediate public transport (IPT), and non-motorized transport (NMT). The project will have non-fare box revenue from rental and advertisement as well as value capture financing (VCF) through
187-850: The corridors of the Kanpur Metro Project, including Corridor-I i.e. From IIT to Naubasta and Corridor-II i.e. From Agriculture University to Barra-8. These trains have been designed with assistance from Bombardier Germany and design experts at Bombardier's Hyderabad office. The trains are in line with utmost passenger safety and energy conservation, and each train is equipped with Communication Based Train Control System (CBTC) for Automatic Train Operations. These trains will also be equipped with CO 2 sensor-based air-conditioning system to save energy during operations. Valued at approximately ₹2051 crore (245 Mn EUR), Alstom's scope on
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#1732776600134204-541: The entire system. State Bank of India and Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has introduced Kanpur Metro GoSmart Card to metro passengers. Through this Metro card service, passengers can travel without the hassle of being in the ticket queue. An EVM chip based card can be recharged in a range of Rs.100 to Rs.2000 and in multiples of 100. Metro passengers can get 10% off on their fares if transactions are made through cards. Elevated viaduct work has begun, more than 400 out of 538 pillars have been constructed and all
221-538: The mechanism of transit-oriented development (TOD) and transfer of development rights (TDR). The Agra Metro became operational on 6 March 2024. In Phase 1, 14 metro stations will be built on the Yellow Line (Line 1) from Sikandra to Taj East Gate and 15 metro stations will be built on the Blue Line (Line 2) from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. In 2020, Bombardier Transportation won the contract to supply
238-773: The metro project in Agra worth ₹ 8379.62 crore. 6 March 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first stretch of Agra Metro Project. The cost of construction is estimated at ₹ 350 crore per km. The cost will be evaluated based on the June 2015 price index. Agra Metro Rail Project will have 2 corridors that will pass through the heart of the city and will connect prominent tourist places including Taj Mahal , Agra Fort , and Sikandra as well as ISBT, Raja Ki Mandi railway station , Medical College, Agra Cantonment railway station , Collectorate, Sanjay Place, and surrounding densely populated residential areas. Highlights of these corridors include: About 20 lakh population of
255-551: The priority section of corridor-1 between IIT Kanpur to Motijheel . The company Afcons Infrastructure was awarded the tender. On 28 February 2019, the Central Government approved the metro project for Kanpur at an estimated cost of ₹ 11,076.48 crores and a five-year time limit. Construction work began on 15 November 2019, with the first section opening in December 2021. In phase 1, the Orange Line began with
272-640: The rolling stock and the signalling system, and the project received conditional clearance from the Supreme Court . However the contract was cancelled and Alstom was chosen to supply the rolling stock for the Yellow line. The rolling stock belongs to the Alstom Movia family, and resembles those that run on the Kanpur Metro . On 6 March 2023, the first set of coaches arrived at the Taj Station of
289-508: The world. The metro services in Kanpur, often referred to as the "heart of Uttar Pradesh", will significantly enhance the city’s infrastructure. This development will pave the way for further growth, particularly supporting the educational and IT sectors. The first Metro Train for Kanpur is eco-friendly and is equipped with modern energy efficient propulsion system, making them a sustainable alternative to other modes of transport. Not only this,
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