● Orange Line

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC)

Active

Stations

14 Active 8 Construction

23.8 km

Line Length

IIT Kanpur Kanpur Central

Terminal Stations

Kanpur Metro Orange Line Overview

The Orange Line is a metro line of the Kanpur Metro, a rapid transit system in Kanpur, India. It consists of 14 active stations of all Kanpur Metro network. Explore Orange Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Kanpur Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.

Orange Line Station List 2026 (14 Active)

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#	Station	Amenities
1	IIT Kanpur
2	Kalyanpur
3	SPM Hospital
4	Vishwavidyalaya
5	Gurudev Chauraha
6	Geeta Nagar
7	Rawatpur Interchange
8	LLR Hospital
9	Motijheel
10	Chunniganj
11	Naveen Market
12	Bada Chauraha
13	Nayaganj
14	Kanpur Central

Under Construction · Proposed

Phool Bagh

Jhakarkati

Transport Nagar

Baradevi

Kidwai Nagar

Vasant Vihar

Baudh Nagar

Naubasta

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Orange Line Route Map 2026

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Orange Line History, Facts & Expansion

The Orange Line of the Kanpur Metro, also known as Line 1, is a major part of the city's metro network and the first line to be operational.
The first phase of the line, which is 9 km (5.6 mi) in length and is completely elevated, was launched in December 2021.
This priority section includes a total of 9 stations. The total length of the entire line will be 23.8 km, of which 15.2 km will be elevated and 8.6 km underground.
Once fully operational, the line will have a total of 21 stations, which will play an important role in connecting major areas of the city and facilitating traffic.

Kanpur Metro Network Orange Line Extension in Phase 1

The Orange Line extension project of Kanpur Metro is planned to extend to 23.8 km with 21 stations, of which 14 will be elevated and 7 underground. The line will pass through major areas such as Rawatpur, Motijheel, Bada Chauraha, and Naubasta. Construction work is in progress and the entire line is expected to be operational by June 2026.