Construction of Tunnel for Kanpur Metro Corridor 2 Set to Begin Soon.

Tunnel construction for the underground section of Corridor-2 (CSA to Barra-8) of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project is set to commence shortly. The components of the fifth Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which is the first for Corridor-2, have been successfully lowered into the launching shaft at Rawatpur. Assembly of the TBM parts is currently in progress, along with preparations for the ‘Initial Drive.’

The underground station being built under Corridor-2, located near the elevated station at Rawatpur, will provide a crucial link between both metro corridors. The underground section of Corridor-2 will span approximately 4.10 km.

Trains traveling from CSA to Barra-8 will enter the underground segment through the ramp being constructed near Agriculture University. The route will include stops at Rawatpur, Kakadev, and Double Pulia underground stations before exiting the tunnel via the ramp. After emerging from the tunnel, trains will continue through an elevated section that includes key locations such as Vijaynagar Chauraha, Shastri Chowk, and Barra-7, ultimately reaching Barra-8.

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