"UPMRC Eyes 1,575 km Metro Network Across Uttar Pradesh by 2047"

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct a 1,575-kilometre metro network across the state by 2047. The roadmap was presented by UPMRC Managing Director Sushil Kumar at the "Viksit Uttar Pradesh for Viksit Bharat@2047" seminar.

The project will begin with major expansions in the state’s existing metro cities, including 225 km in Lucknow, 200 km in Kanpur, and 100 km in Agra. Other key urban centers such as Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are slated for 150 km corridors each, while districts like Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Meerut will receive 50 km networks each. The initial phase aims to complete approximately 790 km of the network by 2035.

Kumar emphasized the financial viability of the project, noting that the state’s share for the first 525 km expansion would be Rs 1,040 crore annually. He also highlighted UPMRC’s proven track record, pointing out that its existing metro systems are already operationally setting benchmarks for efficiency.