Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 6, 2024, inaugurated Agra Metro’s priority corridor from the Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar through video conferencing. The new section will enhance connectivity to historical tourist places, the Prime Minister Office (PMO) said in a statement.
Agra Metro background
The foundation of the Agra Metro Rail was laid virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 7, 2020. The project is being implemented and Undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh Rail metro Corporation (UPMRC). The estimated cost of the project is Rs 8,379 crore. Upom completion, the porject would provide the city 29.40 km of metro lines.
Agra Metro key facts
| Total length | Â 29.40 km |
| Estimated cost | Â Rs 8,379.62 cr for Line-1 |
| Number of corridors | Â 2 |
| Number of stations | Â 29 |
| Estimated ridership | Â 7.36 lakh per day by 2031 |
Agra Metro Rail Project corridors
The Agra Metro project will consist of two corridors that pass through the city centre, connecting major tourist spots such as the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Sikandra. It will also link important locations such as the ISBT, the Raja Ki Mandi railway station, the Medical College, the Agra Cantonment Railway Station, the Collectorate, the Sanjay Place and nearby residential areas.
Agra Metro Phase-1 Route
Agra Metro Rail Project Sikandra to Taj East Gate Corridor
This corridor is 14-km long, with a mix of elevated and underground sections, totaling 13 stations (6 elevated and 7 underground).
| Line-1 | Sikandra-Taj East Gate |
| Length | 14.25 km |
| Type | Elevated (6.569 km); underground (7.681 km) |
| Depot | PAC Depot (16.3 ha) |
| Number of Stations | 14 |
| Station names | Sikandra, Guru Ka Taal, ISBT, Shastri Nagar(future), RBS College, Raja Ki Mandi, St. John’s (Agra University), Medical College, Jama Masjid, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal (Purani Mandi), Fatehabad Road, Basai & Taj East Gate |
Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar Corridor
This corridor spans 15.40 km and includes 14 elevated stations.Â
| Line-2 |  Agra Cantt.– Kalindi Vihar |
| Length | Â 15.40 km |
| Type | Â Elevated |
| Depot | Â Kalindi Vihar Depot (11.9 ha) |
| Number of Stations | Â 15 |
| Station Names | Agra Cantt., Sultanpura, Sadar Bazaar, Pratap Pura (future), Collectorate, Subhash Park, St. John’s (Agra University), Hariparvat Chauraha, Sanjay Place, MG Road, Sultanganj Crossing, Kamla Nagar,- Rambagh, Foundary Nagar, Mandi Samiti (Agra Mandi) & Kalindi Vihar |
Stations on Agra Metro priority stretch
The Agra Metro priority corridor in the city that hosts the Taj mahal, would run from the Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar. Stations on this route would include:
- Taj East Gate
- Basai Metro Station
- Fatehabad Road Metro Station
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Â Mankameshwar
While the first 3 stations will be elevated, the other 3 will run underground.
Agra Metro impact
The Agra Metro will enhance connectivity in the city, making it easier for residents and tourists to travel between significant landmarks and key areas of the city.
“The Agra Metro would not only help in the public transportation, but also help tourists and generate employment opportunities for the youths…Agra will also emerge as a metro city in future and give plenty of employment opportunities, enhanced tourism and boost its image on the world map,” Yogi said.
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