Kanpur Metro Update: The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is preparing for a major expansion of the Kanpur Metro network in the new year, with plans to make both corridors operational in phases. Officials said metro services will be extended significantly, improving connectivity across the city.
Kanpur Metro Update: Corridor 1 To Reach Naubasta By March
As part of the plan, the remaining stretch of Corridor 1 between Kanpur Central and Naubasta is expected to become operational by March 2026, during the first quarter of the year. This will complete the corridor and allow uninterrupted metro travel across this route.
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Corridor 2 Targeted For 2026 End
Metro services on Corridor 2, from CSA to Barra-8, are planned to begin by the end of 2026. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Managing Director Sushil Kumar said the focus for the coming year is to nearly double the operational length of the Kanpur Metro.
By the end of 2026, the metro network is expected to expand from 16 km to 33 km, while the number of stations will increase from 14 to 29.
Construction Progress
Officials said track-laying work is progressing on both up and down lines. Construction of the 5-km elevated stretch between Baradevi and Naubasta has been completed, and trial runs and testing are currently underway. Signal installation will follow soon.
On the elevated section from CSA to Barra-8, piling, pile-cap and pillar works are nearing completion, with more than 75 per cent of pier-cap erection already finished.