Visakhapatnam, which is the largest city and an economic hub in Andhra Pradesh, will witness the development of a rapid transit system that will reduce traffic congestion and boost real estate developments. The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) is undertaking the Vizag Metro. Media reports cited APMRC managing director UJM Rao, who stated that the agency has submitted the final DPR (Detailed Project Report) for the proposed project and work is expected to begin soon.
Vizag Metro corridors
Corridor 1
A 64.09-kilometre (km) section under the Visakhapatnam Metro project will connect Steel plant and Kommadi, covering 31 km.
After the completion of Bhogapuram International Airport, the Vizag Metro network will be expanded to ease connectivity for commuters travelling to and from the airport.
| Stations |
| Steel Plant Station |
| Vadlapudi Station |
| Srinagar Station |
| Chinna Gantada Station |
| Gajuwaka Station |
| Autonagar Station |
| BHEL / BHPV Station |
| Sheela Nagar Station |
| Airport Station |
| Kakani Nagar Station |
| NAD Junction Station |
| Madhavadhara / Geological Survey of India Station |
| Murali Nagar Station |
| Govt. Polytechnic College Station |
| Kancharapalem Station |
| Tadichetlapalem Station |
| Akkayyapalem Station |
| Gurudwara Station |
| Maddilapalem Station |
| MVP Colony / Isukathota Station |
| Venkojipalem Station |
| Hanumanthawaka Station |
| Adarsh Nagar Station |
| Indira Priyadarshini Zoological Park Station |
| Yendada Station9 |
| Cricket Stadium Station |
| Shilparamam Station |
| Madhurawada Station |
| Kommadi Junction |
Corridor 2
The Vizag Metro network will comprise another corridor of 5.5 km, which will connect Gurudwara with Old Post Office.
| Stations |
| Gurudwara Station |
| Dwaraka Nagar Station |
| RTC Complex Station |
| Daba Gardens Station |
| Saraswati Circle Station |
| Purna Market Station |
| Old Post Office Station |
Corridor 3
The third corridor under the Vizag Metro network will be a 6 km route from Thatichetlapalem to Chinna Waltair.
The upcoming Vizag Metro project will be a light metro system and will have elevated corridors.
| Stations |
| Thatichetlapalem Station |
| New Railway Colony |
| Visakhapatnam Railway Station |
| Allipuram Junction |
| RTC Complex Station |
| Sampath Vinayak Temple Station |
| Siripuram / VUDA Station |
| Andhra University Station |
| Chinna Waltair / R. K. Beach Station |
Corridor 4
The fourth corridor of the Vizag metro network will connect Kommadi to Bhogapuram, covering 8 km.
| Stations |
| Kommadi Junction |
| Marikavalasa Station |
| Paradesipalem Station |
| Boyapalem Station |
| Gambhiram Station |
| Vemulavalasa Station |
| Peddipalem Station |
| R Tallavalasa Station |
| Thagarapuvalasa Station |
| Maharajpet Station |
| Polipalle Station |
| Saravilli Station |
| Bhogapuram International Airport Station |
Vizag Metro project cost
The metro project will be developed under the supervision of the Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) with joint efforts by the Central and state governments and IL&FS Engineering and Construction. The project will receive funding of 20% from the Central government as Viability Gap Funding (VGF), 20% from the state government contributing another 20% while the remaining funding will be from private investors through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Vizag Green Metro features
- The Visakhapatnam Metro is being developed to make it the most eco-friendly to ensure the carbon print levels almost to ‘Zero’.
- The project is planned with greenery alongside the track.
- Moreover, Solar PV panels will be installed at station roof tops, depots boundary walls, service building’s roof tops, parking shelters, on viaduct, etc. to make self-sustainability for electric general services.
- The stations will be designed to meet Platinum rating criteria as per Indian Green Building Council norms.
Vizag Metro map
FAQs
Is a metro system available in AP?
The Visakhapatnam Metro and Vijayawada Metro are the two proposed metro projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Will there be a metro in Vizag?
The Andhra Pradesh government has planned a rapid transit system for Visakhapatnam. The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is expected to start work on the project.
Which is the nearest metro city to Visakhapatnam?
Hyderabad is the nearest metro city to Visakhapatnam that is around 617 km.
What is the cost of the Vizag Metro project?
According to media reports, the Vizag Metro project's estimated cost is Rs 14,300 crore. The project will receive funding from the Centre, state government and private investors.
Is Vizag a metro city?
Visakhapatnam is one of the top Tier-2 cities situated in Andhra Pradesh.
Which agency manages the Vizag metro project?
The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is the agency responsible for operating the Visakhapatnam Metro project.
How many hours is the journey from Vizag to Hyderabad by bus?
Covering the distance between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad takes more than 10 hours.
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