Date of Post: 11 Feb, 2019

Agra: Decks are now clear for introduction of metro-rail in Agra with the state government allocating Rs 175 crore for the project last week, officials said.
The state government has allocated Rs 175 crore for the Metro project in Agra, following clearance from the Public Investment Board (PIB) last week.

More Information:

• The city has grown in size and population, district officials said.
• Secretary of Agra Development Foundation, KC Jain, said that the demand for an efficient transport system has now been met, though the project will take at least 5 years.
• The proposed Metro network will be around 30 km and will run on two routes.
• The Agra metro project cost was estimated to Rs 13,781 crores.
• Now it has been made Rs 8,262 crores.

To know more about recent developments of Agra Metro–

08 Jun, 2018: Agra Metro Update: LMRC Invites Tender To Engage Detailed Design Consultant For Works From Sikandra to Taj East Gate Corridor-1 of Agra Metro Project

05 Oct, 2017: Agra Metro Update: Detailed Project Report Of Metro Rail Project In Agra To Be Ready By December-End

13 July, 2017: Groundwork for Agra Metro Rail Project May finally begin

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