The Kanpur Metro project is progressing at rapid pace, after successfully completing the track construction on the ‘Up-line’ to Nayaganj, now track construction has commenced on the ‘Up-line’ of the 1,250-metre underground stretch between Nayaganj and Kanpur Central Station, and the casting of track slabs has also begun.
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After successfully completing the track construction on the ‘Up-line’ to Nayaganj station, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has commenced track construction on the ‘Up-line’ of the 1,250-metre underground stretch between Nayaganj and Kanpur Central Station. Following the laying of the rails, the casting of track slabs has also begun, marking a significant advancement in the project’s progress.
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The Alignment of Corridor -1 is Described in Detail in Following Sub-Sections:
- IIT Kanpur – Moti Jheel Section
- Switch Over Ramp from Elevated to Underground
- Chunniganj to Transport Nagar
- Switch Over Ramp from Underground to Elevated
- Baradevi Chauraha to Naubasta
Kanpur Central to Nayaganj:
- This corridor is a part of Chunniganj to Transport Nagar section, it is an underground section consisting of total 8 nos. underground stations namely, Chunniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha, Phoolbagh, Nayaganj, Kanpur Central, Jhakarkati and Transport Nagar Station.
- All the stations have been proposed by Cut & Cover station except Nayaganj station which has been proposed by NATM.
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Recent Progress of Kanpur Metro:
In July: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) advanced the Kanpur Metro project with the launch of the ‘Azad’ tunnel boring machine from a cut-and-cover shaft near Swadeshi Cotton Mill. This machine will construct the final 2.4 km stretch of the tunnel up to Kanpur Central. This crucial segment is part of Corridor-1, which extends from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta, and represents a significant step towards enhancing urban transit in the city. Read Here
In June: Kanpur Metro commenced track construction work in the ramp area connecting Motijheel Station to the underground section. Shri Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC), conducted an inspection of the underground stations and reviewed the progress of the construction work. This development marks a significant step forward in the Kanpur Metro project, aimed at enhancing urban connectivity and easing transportation in the city. Read Here
Conclusion:
This progress on the Kanpur Metro project underscores UPMRC’s dedication to improving urban mobility. The strategic approach of track construction on the ‘Up-line’ of the 1,250-metre underground stretch between Nayaganj and Kanpur Central Station marks a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and transportation in Kanpur.
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