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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Joyous experience for locals as Metro starts ops between IIT & Kanpur Central
Kanpur: Kanpur residents experienced a momentous day as the Metro services commenced between IIT and Kanpur Central. Commuters queued at ticket counters from 6 am onwards. The 16-km journey covers14 stations takes 28 minutes, costing Rs 40. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now UPMRC officials welcomed the initial 10 passengers at underground stations with flowers and sweets, while launching pink e-rickshaw and e-auto services. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the Metro extension from CSA ground at 3.21 pm on Friday, incorporating five new underground stations—Chunniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha, Nayaganj, and Kanpur Central—complementing the existing IIT to Moti Jheel route. The PM noted Kanpur's previous traffic challenges and initial scepticism about the Metro project. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted how the Metro enhanced the industrial city's identity and transport infrastructure. The Prime Minister had launched the priority corridor between IIT and Moti Jheel on December 28, 2021. "We are thankful to the people of Kanpur for their ongoing support and cooperation during the construction. This world-class, pollution-free public transport service will ease traffic congestion," said managing director of UPMRC Sushil Kumar. The underground stations offer contemporary facilities, including escalators, lifts, and security systems. The service runs daily from 6 am to 10 pm. Trains include designated spaces for elderly and differently-abled passengers. Stations feature AFC gates and CCTV monitoring. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now UPMRC has established feeder services with local transport authorities for last-mile connectivity. Pink e-rickshaws provide environment-friendly transport from stations to surrounding areas. Underground stations display artistic representations of Kanpur's heritage and industrial history. The facilities incorporate energy-efficient features with LED lighting and solar panels. The stations prioritise passenger comfort with air-conditioning and adequate platform space. A dedicated app provides live updates and digital ticketing. Safety features include platform screen doors at underground stations. Emergency teams are positioned along the route. Trains incorporate advanced communication and protection systems. The project reduces carbon emissions as residents choose Metro travel over private transport. The corridor features improved pavements and street lighting. UPMRC anticipates growing daily ridership as commuters embrace the system. Future developments include network expansion across Kanpur, establishing a comprehensive transit network.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UPMRC & BSNL sign MoU to improve mobile connectivity
Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. ( UPMRC ) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to enhance mobile connectivity for metro commuters while travelling through underground metro stations and tunnels. UPMRC's In-Building Solution (IBS) infrastructure, available at underground metro stations and along tunnel corridors in the Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Metro, as well as in all upcoming projects, will now be utilised by BSNL. This collaboration will strengthen mobile connectivity for metro passengers at UPMRC stations and tunnels. The partnership with BSNL aligns with UPMRC's vision of making metro travel not only efficient and safe but also digitally
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Metro users to get underground mobile coverage
Lucknow: BSNL and UPMRC have initiated a project to improve for in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra. The two companies on Wednesday signed an MoU in New Delhi. Naveen Kumar, director (rolling stock), UPMRC, attended the will make use of UPMRC's In-Building Solution (IBS) infrastructure at all underground sections across Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra Metro, covering present and future projects. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The collaboration is intended to improve for managing director Sushil Kumar said: "Partnership with BSNL is in line with UPMRC's goals to deliver efficient, safe and digitally enabled urban travel."Comprehensive network coverage across underground sections is seen as a step forward in improving public transport connectivity."
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tunnel boring machine launched for Kanpur Metro corridor underground section
Kanpur: The 'Gomati' Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was launched on Saturday from the launching shaft at Rawatpur to construct the 'downline' tunnel up to Double Pulia. This is part of the approximately 4.10 km long Rawatpur–Double Pulia underground section of the kanpur metro project's Corridor-2 , which runs from CSA to Barra-8. Tunnel construction on the 'up-line' of this section is already underway with the 'Parvati' TBM, which was launched on March 29. The newly launched 'Gomati' TBM will first build the tunnel from Rawatpur to Kakadeo station, followed by Kakadeo to Double Pulia section on 'downline'. Previously, this machine completed 620-meter-long 'up-line' tunnel from Rawatpur to Company Bagh Chauraha. Corridor-2 comprises approximately 4.10 km of underground and 4.50 km of elevated sections, forming a total length of around 8.60 km. Three TBMs—Gomati, Saraswati and Parvati—are actively working in underground section. The tunneling work first began on a 620-meter stretch between Rawatpur and Company Bagh Chauraha. On the occasion, Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of UPMRC, said, "The civil construction of Corridor-2 is progressing rapidly. With the launch of the Gomati TBM on the downline from Rawatpur to Double Pulia, another milestone has been achieved. The machine will first build a 780-meter tunnel up to Kakadeo station. After reaching Kakadeo, it will be shifted to the other end of the station using the dragging method, and then continue with a 1,020-meter tunnel up to Double Pulia. TBMs allow safe tunneling even in densely populated urban areas. Once completed, Corridor-2 will significantly improve connectivity for people on both sides of the railway line."
