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Agra Metro Network

METRO TIMINGS 06:00 AM / 10:00 PM
HELPLINE NO. 9236405939
TOTAL STATIONS 6 Active / 20 Inactive
TOTAL LINES 2 Active / 0 Inactive
TRAIN LENGTH 3 Train Coaches
OPERATION STARTED 06 March 2024

Overview & History

Hop on a Agra Metro Metro train for a convenient, fast, and eco-friendly way to explore Agra and its neighbouring areas. With well-defined routes and an easy-to-navigate route map, the Agra Metro is a popular public transit system and a preferred mode of travel to visit top attractions in and around Agra. At present there are 6 active metro stations.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the route from Taj East Metro Station to Mankameshwar Metro Station of the Yellow Metro Line on 6 March 2024, which includes a total of 6 metro stations. The total length of Agra Metro of Uttar Pradesh is 29.65 km (Phase-1), out of which only 6 km of metro has been inaugurated. Currently, work on 21 stations of Agra Metro is under construction. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 1 of Agra Metro was carefully prepared by RITES and officially submitted to the Uttar Pradesh State Government for approval on June 30, 2016. In an effort to facilitate the launch of the project, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL) was appointed as the coordination body in 2017, tasked with bringing together all the relevant stakeholders involved in the endeavour.

  • Agra Metro Rail Project at a glance
  • Total cost of metro project Rs 8,379 crore
  • The metro will have two corridors of 30 kilometers long.
  • A total of 27 stations will be built in the metro, of which 20 will be elevated and 7 underground.
  • First Corridor 14 km from Taj East Gate to Sikandra
  • Second Corridor 16 km from Agra Cantt Station to Kalindi Vihar

Agra Metro construction work and progress:

  • In February 2019, this project got approval from the Central Government Cabinet. Subsequently, in July 2020, the Supreme Court gave permission for its construction with the condition that UPMRCL (Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited) would strictly follow 11 specified conditions.
  • On December 7, 2020, construction began on the initial 4 km stretch of Phase 1, specifically from the Taj East Gate to the Taj Mahal ramp, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister remotely.
  • The primary corridor of the project stretches for 7 km and consists of six stations (three underground and three elevated) connecting Jama Masjid and Taj East Gate.
  • The entire work of Phase 1 is expected to be completed in 2026. The project is being funded through a combination of contributions. Both the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh share equal equity.
  • Additionally, a loan of approximately 450 million euros (equivalent to approximately Rs 4860 crore) from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which was approved in December 2021, will also contribute to financing the project.

Agra Metro Features:

  • 973 passengers will be able to travel in metro
  • Excellent brake system, which will generate electricity
  • 25 CCTV and display boards in the coach
  • Equipped with public address system
  • Metro will be operated from the control room in PAC depot.
  • Local crafts in Agra metro station
  • Selfie points have been made at the station
  • 28 CCTV cameras at one station
  • The security of all metros is with Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UP SSF).
  • About 150 UP SSF personnel deployed

Agra Metro Network Expansion Plan: Phase II

The Agra Metro project is expected to be completed in five years, covering two lines of 29.65 km and 27 stations. The second phase will develop Line 2, which will run from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar, covering a length of 15.40 km with 15 stations. The line will be completely elevated and aims to improve connectivity within the city. In September 2024, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was awarded the AGCC-07 construction contract for this line, which includes the development of elevated tracks, stations and other key components.

Interesting Facts about Agra Metro

  • Agra\'s metro trains will have the feature of regenerative braking, with the help of which up to 35 percent of the energy generated through the brakes applied in the trains will be regenerated and used again in the system.
  • State-of-the-art propulsion system will also be present in these trains to reduce air pollution.
  • These trains will have carbon-dioxide sensor based air-conditioning system, which will operate according to the number of passengers present in the train and save energy.
  • Keeping in view the automatic train operation, these trains will run with communication based train control system.
  • The passenger capacity of the Agra Metro train will be 974 people.
  • The design speed of these trains will be up to 90 km/hr and the operational speed will be up to 80 km/hr.
  • There will be separate space for wheelchairs in the first and last coach of the train.
  • There will be a 'Long Stop Request Button' near the wheelchair location, by pressing which PwD can inform the train operator to keep the door open for longer time.
  • Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and CCTV cameras etc. will be installed in the trains.
  • Agra Metro trains will get power from third rail i.e. the third rail running parallel to the tracks, hence there will be no need for setup of poles and wires.
  • Each train will have 24 CCTV cameras, whose video feed will directly reach the train operator and the central security room at the depot.
  • In this train, by pressing the talk back button, passengers can talk to the train operator in case of emergency. The location of the passenger and the CCTV footage will be displayed directly on the monitor near the train operator.

Agra Metro Lines & Terminal Stations

Status: AC = Active, UC = Under Construction, AP = Approved for Construction, PL = In Plan

Metro Lines
Status
Terminal Stations

Agra Metro Network Map 2025

Agra Metro Fare Chart

No. of StationMetro Fare (₹)Smart Card Fare (₹)
1 Station109
1-2 Stations1513.50
3-6 Stations2018
7-9 Stations3027
10-13 Stations4036
14-17 Stations5045
More than 186054

Please note:

  • Above fare chart is not offical, but based on the observations of fare on below link:
  • https://www.lmrcl.com/project/dpr-of-agra-metro/
  • There is 10% discount using Store Value Card.

Agra Metro News & Updates

The Agra Metro project successfully placed the first pier cap in the ISBT-Sikandara section of Corridor 1. The work was carried out by Seagull India under the guidance of UPMRC under package AGCC-05. The corridor has a 14.25 km elevated route from Sikandara to Taj East Gate, with 14 stations.

◷ 2024-12-03 | News 18

UPSSF was till now deployed in the security system of Agra Metro but from today the responsibility of security of Agra Court premises has also been officially handed over to UPSSF. Today, after taking charge, UPSSF jawans patrolled the entire court premises and inspected every corner of the court. 102 UPSSF jawans have been deployed in Agra Court premises who will now handle the entire security system which includes 100 male and 2 female personnel.

◷ 2024-07-17 | ABP News

According to media reports, PM Modi can inaugurate Agra Metro in the last days of February. Even before this, the name of Jama Masjid metro station has been changed here. Now it has been named Mankameshwar Station. The people of Agra had demanded this from Yogi government and UPMRC.

◷ 2024-02-20 | Navbharat Times

The priority corridor of the Agra Metro is likely to commence operations by February 2024, six months earlier than the originally scheduled date in August 2024. The tunnel work has been completed in a record time of 11 months after the tunnel boring machine was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in February last year. In February 2023, CM Adityanath had commissioned two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) – Yamuna and Ganga – to build a 3 km long tunnel of the 6 km priority corridor.

◷ 2024-01-04 | Swarajyamarg

The team of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) will make special arrangements to save rats and termites from the metro. They will be given contract to kill them. Only water and cold drinks will be allowed to be carried in the metro. If passengers are caught eating pizza or burger in the coach, then in the first instance the passengers will be warned and then further action will be taken.

◷ 2023-12-18 | Jagran

Agra Metro FAQs

𝒜. The operating hours of Agra Metro are from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. This timing is applicable for all days of the week, but the timings may change on special occasions or festivals.

𝒜. Agra currently has two metro lines, Sikandra to Taj East Gate and Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar, with a total length of 29.65 kilometres (18.42 mi).

𝒜. Trains arrive every 7-10 minutes during peak hours and 10-15 minutes during non-peak hours.

𝒜. Tickets can be purchased at counters, vending machines or through the Agra Metro mobile app.

𝒜. Yes, smart cards are available with discounts for frequent travellers. The smart cards will be used by commuters to travel in the metro easily, saving them time in buying tickets and also making fare payments faster and more convenient.

𝒜. Yes, there is parking facility for two-wheelers and four-wheelers at major stations.

𝒜. Yes, you can carry luggage in Agra Metro, but there are some terms and conditions for this. The metro will allow small sized luggage, such as bags, gangbags, or handbags. The luggage should not exceed 15 kgs and travel dimensions. However, dangerous or heavy items such as weapons, portable, and large items will be prohibited.

𝒜. Yes, you can exit the Agra Metro from the same station where you entered within 20 minutes, provided you have used the smart card or ticket correctly during the journey.

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