The Agra Metro is on track for a major expansion, with operations set to extend from Mankameshwar to Sikandra by May 2025. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) secured Rs 93 crore in funding from the state government, accelerating construction progress. The allocation, announced in the latest state budget, is a significant push toward completing the final phase of the metro’s first corridor.
The Rs 93 crore funding is divided into Rs 40 crore for core construction and Rs 53 crore for taxation and additional installations. With this financial backing, UPMRC aims to complete key stations including SN Medical College, Agra College, Raja Ki Mandi, RBS, ISBT, Guru Ka Tal, and Sikandra.
Currently, the Agra Metro operates between Mankameshwar and Taj East Gate, covering part of its 29.4 km route. The expanded corridor will soon connect 13 stations, enhancing the city’s transit network. Operations to Khandari are expected to begin in June, marking another milestone for the project.
The broader Agra Metro plan includes a second route, spanning 15 km from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. The entire project has a proposed budget of Rs 8,000 crore, with 60% financed by banks and the remaining 40% by the state and central governments.
The Agra Metro aims to ease urban mobility while supporting the city’s growing infrastructure demands, offering a modern transport solution for residents and tourists alike.
