Overview & Facts of Orange line metro Kanpur
Interesting facts about Kanpur Metro Orange line
- 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.
Kanpur Metro Orange Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | IIT Kanpur | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kalyanpur | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | SPM Hospital | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Vishwavidyalaya | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Gurudev Chauraha | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Geeta Nagar | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Rawatpur ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | LLR Hospital | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇑◉ | Motijheel | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Orange Line's Under Construction Stations List | |
|---|---|
| ◉ Chunniganj | |
| ◉ Naveen Market | |
| ◉ Bada Chauraha | |
| ◉ Phool Bagh | |
| ◉ Nayaganj | |
| ◉ Kanpur Central Railway Station | |
| ◉ Jhakarkati | |
| ◉ Transport Nagar | |
| ◉ Baradevi | |
| ◉ Kidwai Nagar | |
| ◉ Vasant Vihar | |
| ◉ Baudh Nagar | |
| ◉ Naubasta | |
Kanpur Metro Orange Line Route Map 2025
The Kanpur Orange Line Metro connects IIT Kanpur to Motijheel, providing seamless travel to locations near by Orange Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Kanpur Metro Orange Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Kanpur Metro Network Map 2025
Kanpur Metro News & Updates
Kanpur Metro: Trial run from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central to commence soon. Kanpur Metro's preparations for the commercial operation from IIT to Kanpur Central station are now in the final stage. This month, a test run will be conducted up to Kanpur Central, paving the way for the launch of commercial operations in this section.
◷ 2024-11-10 | ☍ Times of IndiaIn this four kilometer long underground route in Kanpur, the construction of Chuniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha and Nayaganj underground metro stations is also in the final stage. The metro will enter the underground section from Makrawatganj only. UPMRC MD said that after Motijheel, the metro train going to Naubasta will enter the underground section through this tunnel. On the other hand, the construction of metro tunnels from Kanpur Central to Nayaganj underground metro station will also be completed next month.
◷ 2024-03-15 | ☍ Amar UjalaTatya Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) working in Kanpur completed the construction of down line tunnel on Wednesday afternoon from Makravatganj to Chunniganj underground metro station of Kanpur, 420 meters away. Nana TBM has already completed this work. Thus, the construction of tunnel for up and down metro line from Makrawatganj to Nayaganj underground metro station has been completed.
◷ 2024-03-15 | ☍ Amar UjalaChief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions for expansion of Lucknow Metro for the needs of the capital Lucknow. Regarding Kanpur and Agra, Chief Minister Yogi said that work is going on on two new phases of metro each in Kanpur and Agra. There is no shortage of money for any project of public interest. The funds should be released on time.
◷ 2024-01-02 | ☍ APV LiveThe third and fourth Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) of Kanpur Metro are engaged in tunneling work in the Kanpur Central-Transport Nagar underground section under Corridor-1 (IIT-Naubasta). The Kanpur Metro Rail project has been named 'Azad' and 'Vidyarthi' after freedom fighters Chandrashekhar 'Azad' and Ganesh Shankar 'Vidyarthi'.
◷ 2023-12-11 | ☍ Times of IndiaKanpur Metro Orange Line Route FAQs
𝒜. The Kanpur Metro Orange line has total 9 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.
𝒜. The Kanpur Metro Orange line has 1 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Rawatpur, .
𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.
𝒜. The length of Kanpur Metro Orange Line is 23.8 KM, and it's terminal stations are IIT Kanpur and Motijheel.
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