- By Deeksha Gour
- Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kanpur Metro Update: Kanpur Metro is gearing up to launch train services to Naubasta by Republic Day 2026, with officials finalising a 100-day action plan to complete the first corridor. The Metro administration has linked this timeline with the national occasion, hoping to mark the route’s completion on a significant day.
Kanpur Metro Update: First Corridor Work Nears Completion
Construction on the city’s first Metro corridor began in 2019, starting from IIT Kanpur. At present, trains are running in two phases, from IIT to Motijheel and from Motijheel to Central Station. The remaining stretch from Central Station to Naubasta is under construction. Originally, both corridors were expected to be finished by November 2024, but the schedule has now been revised.
Kanpur Metro Update: Underground Section Between Central And Jhankarkati In Focus
According to officials, the excavation work for the underground section has been completed, along with all cross-over structures and station buildings. The most technically demanding part of the route lies between Central Station and Jhankarkati Bus Stand, where the installation of the rail track, third rail and power systems is currently underway.
Kanpur Metro Crosses Delhi-Howrah Railway Line Successfully
On the elevated route between Baradevi and Naubasta, workers are installing tracks, electrical wiring and communication systems. One of the most challenging engineering tasks, crossing the Delhi-Howrah railway line over a 70-metre stretch, has already been successfully completed.
Kanpur Metro: Route To Connect Seven Key Stations
Once operational, the Metro train will travel from Central Station through Jhankarkati, Transport Nagar, Baradevi, Kidwai Nagar, Vasant Vihar and Buddhist Nagar, before reaching Naubasta Station. The tunnels for this section were dug using tunnel boring machines named Nana, Tatya, Azad and Vidyarthi, a tribute to India’s freedom fighters.