Visakhapatnam Metro

Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (AMRC)

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Metro City

Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Metro Overview

The Vizag (Visakhapatnam) Metro is an upcoming light rail transit system in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with Phase 1 expected to open by 2029. Phase 1 will consist of three corridors totaling approximately 46.23 km: Corridor 1 (Steel Plant to Kommadi), Corridor 2 (Gurudwara to Old Post Office), and Corridor 3 (Thatichietlapalem to Chinna Waltair) YoMetro helps you with information such as Indore Metro route, service updates, timings, first/last train schedule, metro route map, fare charts, ticket details, interchange, top attractions near metro stations, and metro news.

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Visakhapatnam Metro History, Facts & Expansion Plan

Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Light Metro is an urban light rail transit (LRT) system consisting of 3 lines and 31 stations proposed to be constructed by Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, earlier known as Amaravati Metro Rail. Was known by name. Corporation (AMRC).

The detailed project report (DPR) of its 42.54 km long Phase 1 consisting of 3 elevated lines was originally prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which was also assigned to execute the project, in September 2015.

In 2017, the project was stopped due to its high cost and low ridership projections that were not in line with the new metro rail policy of the Government of India. Moreover, the AP government had given priority to Vijayawada's metro.

The proposed Light Metro Rail corridors are

Kommadi to Steel Plant Jn. on NH-16 (34.23 km)
Gurudwara to Old Post Office (5.26 km)
Thatichetlapalem to Chinavalteru (RK Beach) (6.91 km)
Law college Jn. to Marikivalasa (8.21 km)
Kommadi to Bhogapuram Airport (25.3 km) and

The Modern Tram Ways are:

Old Post Office to Rusikonda Beach (15.40 km)
NAD Jn. to Pendurthi (10.2 km)
Steel plant Jn. to Anakapalli (18.2 km)
Rusikonda Beach to Bheemili Beach (16.4 km)

Visakhapatnam Metro is a planned rapid transit system for the city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India.
It will be the only Indian city which will have a combination of both metro and tram.
Visakhapatnam Metro Once constructed it will be the world's largest metro prepared in a PPP model.
Accordingly, a Detailed Project Report is under preparation for 79.9 km length of Light Metro Rail system and for 60.2 km length of modern Catenary Free Tram system.
Visakhapatnam Metro stations would have State of the Art Designs with pleasant exterior and interiors.
All stations would have good connectivity to neighbourhood areas.
The environmental friendly metro rail services of “Visakhapatnam Metro”, is being designed and developed to make it also the most Eco-friendly that would ensure the carbon print levels almost to ‘Zero’.
The latest digital services would be adopted in providing services to the Metro Commuters. like Automatic Ticket Vending (ATV) machines, LED Glow Signage boards, One Start-to-End smart travel cards etc.
The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail system is proposed in AP reorganization act.

Visakhapatnam Metro Frequently Asked Questions

The project is currently in the planning and approval stages. Land acquisition and project preparation activities are underway, but large-scale construction work has not yet begun.

The revised metro proposal covers approximately 76.9 km across multiple corridors, while Phase 1, currently underway, is approximately 46.23 km long.

The Visakhapatnam Metro project is primarily planned to be developed in two phases. The first phase will consist of three metro corridors totaling 46.23 km, while the second phase proposes to develop an additional corridor from Kommadi to Bhogapuram Airport.

The first phase of the project plans to build approximately 42 stations across three major corridors covering a distance of approximately 46 kilometers.

Yes, the long-term plans for the metro network include connectivity to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport through an extended corridor.

The metro is expected to reduce traffic congestion, improve travel times, and provide faster connectivity between residential areas, business districts, industrial areas, and future growth corridors.