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Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation

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The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) is a joint venture company that operates the Lucknow Metro, Kanpur Metro and Agra Metro.[2]The Varanasi Metro, Prayagraj Metro, Gorakhpur Metro, and Bareilly Metro are proposed by UPMRC. The company's headquarters is at Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.[3][2]

Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC)
Company typeState owned SPV
IndustryPublic transport
PredecessorLucknow Metro Rail Corporation
Founded25 November 2013; 10 years ago (25 November 2013)
HeadquartersVipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh,
India
Area served
Uttar Pradesh
Key people
Sushil Kumar, IRSE Managing Director)[1]
Services
OwnerGovernment of India (50%)
Government of Uttar Pradesh (50%)
Websitewww.lmrcl.com

The Noida Metro, although located in Uttar Pradesh, is not operated by UPMRC and is instead operated by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), a separate company.

Similarly, Meerut Metro and Delhi Meerut RRTS also located in Uttar Pradesh are not operated by UPMRC and are instead operated by National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

History

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The Lucknow Metro The first metro operated by UPMRC.

The LMRC was formed as a special purpose vehicle by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to build and operate the Lucknow Metro.[4][5]

The formation of LMRC was formally approved by the Cabinet of Uttar Pradesh Government in June 2013.[6]

The SPV was incorporated under Companies Act, 1956 on 25 November 2013,[5] and it got the certificate to commence business on 24 December 2013.[5] The authorised capital of the company was decided to be ₹2,000 crore (US$240 million).[5]

In 2016, to speed up clearance processes for Lucknow Metro, LMRC became a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[7]

As a result, the LMRC board was reconstituted with five nominee directors being nominated by both Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh each, apart from the three full-time directors. Additionally, the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh was replaced by the Union Urban Development Secretary as the ex-officio Chairman of LMRC.[7]

In 2017. the Lucknow Metro was inaugurated and opened to the public.[8]

In 2018, LMRC was reconstituted to cover and implement other metro projects in the state and renamed as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.[2]

 
Kanpur Metro was the fastest built metro system in the world.

In 2021, the Kanpur Metro was open to the public. This was the fastest built and commissioned metro system in the world built in 24 months.

On 6 March 2024, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority corridor of the Agra Metro.

Systems

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Operational systems

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Currently there are five operational systems in the state, Lucknow Metro, Kanpur Metro and Agra Metro that are operated by UPMRC and Noida Metro's Aqua Line operated by NMRC.

Rapid Transit Systems operated by UPMRC
City Operated by Lines Length Opened Annual ridership (in millions)
Operational Under construction Planned
Lucknow UPMRC 1 22.87 km (14.21 mi) – 85.00 km (52.82 mi)[9] 5 September 2017[10] 22[11]
Kanpur Metro UPMRC 1 8.728 km (5.423 mi) 8.5 km (5.3 mi)[12] 5.4 km (3.4 mi)[12] 28 December 2021 -
Agra Metro UPMRC 1 5.62 km ( 6 March 2024 -
Total 2 2 37.22 km (23.13 mi) 8.5 km (5.3 mi) 90.4 km (56.2 mi) 22

Systems in development

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As of 6 March 2024

  Under construction
  Approved
  Proposed

System Locale State Service type Lines Stations Length (under construction) Length (planned) Construction began Planned opening
Meerut Metro Meerut Uttar Pradesh Rapid Transit 2 15 25 km (16 mi) 15 km (9.3 mi) 2019 2025[13]
Gorakhpur Metro Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh Light Rail 2 27 27.41 km (17.03 mi) TBD TBD[14][15]
Bareilly Metro Bareilly Uttar Pradesh Light Rail 1 10

20 km (12 mi)

TBD TBD[16]
Varanasi Metro Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Light Rail 2 26 29.23 km (18.16 mi) TBD TBD[17]
Prayagraj Metro Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh Light Rail 2 39

42 km (26 mi)

TBD TBD[18]
Jhansi Metro Jhansi Uttar Pradesh Light Rail 2 17 18 km (11 mi) TBD TBD[19]
Mathura Metro Mathura Uttar Pradesh Light Rail TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD[20]
Ayodhya Metro Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Light Rail TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD[20]

Services

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Different cities in Uttar Pradesh where some form of Urban Transit System Exists

Apart from operating Lucknow Metro, Kanpur Metro, UPMRC also provides consultancy services for Metro projects in Uttar Pradesh.

UPMRC in association with RITES has prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Metro in various cities of Uttar Pradesh. UPMRC is also currently working as an interim consultant for implementation of Agra Metro, Prayagraj Metro, and Varanasi Metro and also Gorakhpur Metro projects.

Along with this number of ropeway projects are also under implementation stage including Varanasi Ropeway Project.[21]

Kanpur Metro has faced criticism for its low ridership. It had daily average ridership of only 8,000 to 10,000 passengers a day.[22]

Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad Metro are run by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. While Meerut Metro and Delhi Meerut RRTS are operated by National Capital Region Transport Corporation.

Another RRTS connecting Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Jewar is expected to also start construction, Geographical survey and DPR preparation is currently underway. The Uttar Pradesh government will fund 50% of the project, while 20% will come from the Centre and the remaining 30 will be borne by Yeida, and Greater Noida.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Board of Directors". Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation is now UP Metro Rail Corporation &#124". The Times of India. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  3. ^ Singh, Priyanka (11 May 2015). "LMRC starts functioning from its new administrative building in Gomtinagar". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Metro Rail Construction at Lucknow to begin by December". Biharprabha. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d "About Us". Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  6. ^ Rawat, Virendra Singh (27 June 2013). "Lucknow Metro rail gets green signal". Business Standard. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Lucknow Metro a joint venture now, clearances to be faster". Hindustan Times. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurate Lucknow Metro". NDTV. 5 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  9. ^ "Lucknow Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy.
  10. ^ Rawat, Virendra Singh (16 November 2015). "Lucknow Metro Rail fastest and most economical project in India". Business Standard. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  11. ^ Ashish Chandrorkar (19 February 2021). "A comprehensive report on India's metro rail systems" (PDF). Swarajyamag.
  12. ^ a b "Kanpur Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy.
  13. ^ "Meerut Metro project information, tenders, stations, routes and updates". Urban Transport News. 14 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Gorakhpur metro rail gets green signal from up cabinet,4672 crores will be spent". Dainik jagran. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  15. ^ "UP: Gorakhpur Metro on fast track, gets PIB nod, to be ready by 2024". Times of India. 2 December 2021.
  16. ^ "लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले पश्चिमी यूपी के इस शहर में चल सकती है लाइट मेट्रो, इन 10 जगहों पर बनेंगे स्टॉपेज" [Light Metro may run Bareilly before Lok Sabha elections stoppages will be built at these 10 places]. Hindustan (in Hindi). 28 July 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  17. ^ "RITES to prepare a revised DPR of Varanasi Light Metro". Urban Transport News. 12 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Metro Rail For Allahabad". NDTV. 17 August 2016. Archived from the original on 27 March 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
  19. ^ "झांसी में पुल पर दौड़ेगी लाइट मेट्रो, सर्वे का काम पूरा".
  20. ^ a b "UP Metro plans metro lite in Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Bareilly; Lucknow, Kanpur metro likely to be extended". Swarajyamag. 15 February 2023.
  21. ^ "Consultancy Works for Metro in Other Cities". Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  22. ^ "Kanpur metro completes one month of ridership". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  23. ^ "Uttar Pradesh finalises 72km RRTS route from Ghaziabad to Noida airport". Hindustan Times. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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