The Agra priority corridor extends from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Temple. It encompasses stations including Taj East Gate, Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta Metro Station, Fatehabad Road MS, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mankameshwar Temple. The first three stations will be above ground, while the following three will be located underground.
Agra ‘priority corridor’ Inauguration Details:
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the much-anticipated new section of the Agra Metro. Also known as the ‘priority corridor’. This segment will traverse key tourist attractions like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Officials have announced the deployment of five trains, each capable of accommodating 700 passengers. According to reports, the service will run daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.
The priority corridor spans from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Temple. It will feature stations including Taj East Gate, Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta Metro Station, Fatehabad Road MS, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mankameshwar Temple. The first three stations will be above ground, while the following three will be located underground.
The inauguration led by PM Modi is scheduled to occur through video conferencing. CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel to be present at the event in Agra. The Agra Metro project comprises two corridors. Covering a total of 29.4 km, connecting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra with railway stations and bus terminals.
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Agra ‘priority corridor’ Project Budget:
Panchanan Mishra, spokesperson for UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), revealed that the total expenditure for the project amounts to INR 8,379.6 crore. This initiative is expected to benefit the city’s population of 26 lakhs and cater to over 60 lakh tourists annually. The Mass Rapid Transit System is designed to offer an eco-friendly transportation solution for the city.
Agra ‘priority corridor’ Fare Details:
The fare structure for the corridor is set at INR 10 for traveling between stations. INR 20 for two stations, and INR 30 for three to six stations. Distinguished by its yellow color, the Agra Metro project is the third such initiative managed by UPMRC, following the Lucknow and Kanpur Metro projects.
After a thorough three-day inspection, the commissioner for Metro Rail Safety granted final approval. A notable feature of the project is the absence of conventional overhead equipment (OHE), prone to disruptions from factors like bird activity and kite flying. Instead, the Third Rail System, unaffected by these issues, promises enhanced efficiency in train operations. The system also incorporates an automatic climate control feature.
In line with environmental conservation, the project is anticipated to recharge 10 lakh liters of groundwater annually, facilitated by the construction of 300 recharge pits along the metro rail alignment.
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