Kanpur Metro Route & Map
The Kanpur metro has 2 lines and 30 stations which is partially operational and is under construction process by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL). The detailed project report of the Kanpur metro has about 32.385 km of routes and it was prepared by RITES and got approved by the state cabinet in March 2016 and finally by the central government cabinet in February 2019.
The construction of phase – 1 metro was about 8.7 km (IIT Kanpur – Moti Jheel) which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India and the rest of phase – 1 metro is expected to be completely constructed and opened in December 2024. The estimated cost was Rs. 11,076 crore and 15.057 km is under construction.
Phase – 1 of the Kanpur metro has a spanning network of 32.385 km which is going to be constructed with two lines – the Blue Line and the Orange Line. These two lines will connect important places in the city of Kanpur like hospitals, shopping malls, parks, educational institutions, etc.
The Orange line of the Kanpur metro will consist of 23.785 km to run between IIT Kanpur to Naubasta and it will provide 22 metro stations. Therefore 15.164 km of this line would be elevated and the remaining part 8.621 km would be underground.
The 8.6 km of Blue Line corridor is elevated and it will run from Chandra Shekhar Azad University to Jaurali. The Blue Line of Kanpur metro will consist of nine stations and the corridor will have underground and elevated stations but the tender for this project is yet to be passed by the government of Uttar Pradesh. If the construction of this line is completed then it will connect populated residential areas of Kanpur which includes Kakadeo and Govind Nagar. The nine stations that the Blue Line of Kanpur metro includes are CSA University, GSVM Medical College, Rawatpur Railway Station, Kakadeo, Vijay Nagar, Dada Nagar, Barra – 7, Barra – 8 and Jarauli. There are tokens vending machines (TVM) and add value machines (AVM) installed at the Kanpur metro stations.
| Operator | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) |
| Operation start | 28 December 2021 |
| Number of lines | 2 Metro Lines |
| Train length | 3 Coaches |
| No. of stations | 9 Active Stations |
| Metro timings | ⏱ Starting | Ending 06:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
Kanpur Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024
| Metro lines | Terminal stations | |
|---|---|---|
| ▣ | Orange Line | IIT Kanpur ⇄ Motijheel |
| ▣ | Blue Line | ⇄ |
Kanpur Metro Fare Chart 2024
| No. of Stations | Metro Token Fare | GoSmart Card Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Station | Rs. 10 | Rs. 9 |
| 2 Stations | Rs. 15 | Rs. 13.5 |
| 3 to 6 Stations | Rs. 20 | Rs. 18 |
| 7 to 9 Stations | Rs. 30 | Rs. 27 |
Please note:
- Get 10% discount on every journey using GoSmart Card.
- Tourist Card available in denomination of Rs. 100 (for unlimited travel for 1 day) and Rs. 250 (for unlimited travel for 3 days).
- Refundable security deposit of Rs. 100 paybale at the time of purchase.
Interesting Facts about Kanpur Metro
- Kanpur Metro is managed by and owned by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation a joint venture between Kanpur Metro in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation other metro projects in the state are also under construction now such as Agra Metro, Meerut Metro, Varanasi Metro, Prayagraj Metro, Gorakhpur Metro.
- Kanpur Metro Construction of the line began on September 2015, which began its commercial operation on 28 December 2021.
- Kanpur metro has also provided free RO drinking water, toilets, escalators, and lifts at all the stations.
- WiFi is available at each station with free access for smart cardholders.
- The metro could accommodate speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph) but the typical usage would be at speeds between 32 KM/H to 35 KM/H.
- GoSmart card can be used for non-transport (integrated with Kanpur metro) transactions of Kanpur.
- GoSmart card can be used for other Metros of Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Varanasi, Meerut, Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi).
- Token Vending Machine (TVM) and Add Value Machine (AVM) have been installed at all the stations.
- The first metro trainset was taken as a trial run from the assembling area to the depot. Testing of the trainset's doors and signals were also taken, as of 25 October.
- The estimated cost of the Kanpur Metro entire projects is 11,076.48 crore, out of which the cost of the priority section has been Rs 2,100 crore. While the European Investment Bank (EIB) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 5,551.99 cr (Euro 650 million), the remaining cost is being shared by the Union and the state governments.
The Kanpur metro is owned by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). This metro is considered as a mass rapid transit (MTR) system in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
In the year 2015, the Kanpur Metro Rail Corporation proposed the formation of the Kanpur metro and in March 2016 the government of Uttar Pradesh approved the detailed project report for the construction of metro lines and stations.
After that, a detailed project report from the Uttar Pradesh government was sent to the central government in September 2018. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath formally inaugurated civil work for Kanpur metro in November 2019.
The construction of the IIT metro station which was the first metro station of the Kanpur metro was almost completed in July 2021. In November 2021 the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath flagged off the Metro train which will run on the entire priority corridor from 10th November.
On 28th December 2021, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the start of commercial operation of Kanpur Metro.
Kanpur Metro History (Key Dates)
- In December 2015: The government of Uttar Pradesh approved the construction of the Kanpur metro rail project.
- In March 2016: The Uttar Pradesh government submitted a detailed project report to the state government.
- In January 2017: The state government approved the detailed project report for Kanpur metro.
- In October 2017: TheKanpur metro project foundation was laid by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
- In December 2021: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the start of commercial operation of the Kanpur metro line.
In November 2022: Phase – 1 of the Kanpur metro project was inaugurated and commercial operation began.
Kanpur Metro News & Updates 2024
Kanpur Metro FAQs
𝒜. No, it is prohibited to carry pet animals like dogs, cats, and birds on the Kanpur metro station because it can make other passengers uncomfortable.
𝒜. The frequency of the metro train at Kanpur metro station would be around five minutes.
𝒜. The construction of the Kanpur metro has made travelling easy for the passengers therefore it provides a fast and affordable mode of transportation system.
𝒜. Yes, Kanpur is considered as a notified metropolitan city by the government of Uttar Pradesh.
𝒜. Yes, it can be considered as a successful metro because it serves 21 lakh passengers in one year and the passengers are satisfied with the services provided by the Kanpur metro.