Kanpur Metro has achieved a new milestone as Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Gomati’ successfully completed a 780-meter down-line tunnel between Rawatpur and Kakadev. This breakthrough showcases significant progress in Corridor-2’s underground works. UPMRC MD Shri Sushil Kumar reviewed construction, praised the rapid speed, and emphasized the importance of Rawatpur Interchange Station.
Introduction:
The Kanpur Metro project continues to achieve remarkable milestones, with the latest breakthrough marking a defining moment in the progress of Corridor-2. The Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) ‘Gomati’ has successfully completed the construction of a 780-meter-long down-line tunnel between Rawatpur and Kakadev, demonstrating precision engineering and the relentless pace of urban transport development in the city.
Image Credit: UPMRC
A Significant Milestone:
The breakthrough by TBM ‘Gomati’ is an engineering accomplishment that boosts confidence in the timely delivery of Kanpur Metro’s underground works. Corridor-2, part of the broader metro expansion plan, is designed to strengthen connectivity across densely populated areas, and this tunneling achievement ensures that construction momentum remains strong.
Shri Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), personally visited the under-construction stations on both Corridor-1 and Corridor-2. He expressed satisfaction over the rapid progress of works and commended the dedicated teams who have been working tirelessly to achieve this success. His remarks underlined UPMRC’s vision of ensuring world-class infrastructure for Kanpur.
Importance of Rawatpur Station:
One of the central highlights of this achievement lies in the strategic significance of Rawatpur Station. Proposed as an interchange hub between Corridor-1 and Corridor-2, the station has been carefully designed to integrate both elevated and underground alignments.
- Corridor-1 Design: Elevated station building.
- Corridor-2 Design: Underground station alignment.
- Steel Span Provision: A 45-meter-long special span may also be implemented to strengthen connectivity.
The special engineering solution—comprising a span configuration of 34m + 45m + 34m, built using the cantilever construction method—ensures that future underground development by cut-and-cover methods can take place without disrupting elevated structures or train operations. This careful integration reflects forward-thinking design and seamless planning for long-term urban mobility.
Key Benefits of the Breakthrough:
- Faster completion of underground works, ensuring project deadlines remain on track.
- Strengthened foundation for Rawatpur’s interchange station design.
- Reduced risk of disruption to existing and future train operations.
- A step forward in providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable public transportation for Kanpur.
A Step Towards Modern Urban Transport:
Kanpur Metro is envisioned as a backbone for modern, sustainable commuting in the city. With every breakthrough, such as the one achieved by TBM ‘Gomati’, the project moves closer to providing world-class facilities to citizens. The combination of engineering excellence, dedicated execution, and innovative planning continues to place the Kanpur Metro among the leading metro development projects in India.
Conclusion:
The successful breakthrough of TBM ‘Gomati’ at Rawatpur–Kakadev is more than just an engineering achievement, it is a promise of timely delivery, seamless connectivity, and modern urban mobility. As Kanpur Metro progresses, milestones like this reinforce the foundation for a sustainable transport system that will transform the city’s future.
Source: UPMRC | Featured Image Credit (representational): UPMRC
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