Agra Metro

Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 16:50 ISTDays After Inauguration, Agra Fort Metro Station Renamed Dr Ambedkar Chowk. (Photo: Metro Rail News)UPMRC has been directed to change all signs and inscriptions to reflect the new name and the cost of renaming the metro station is projected to be Rs 1 lakh.Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Agra Fort metro station, it has been officially renamed to honour former Union law minister Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.The station, inaugurated on March 6, was previously…

Last Updated: June 19, 2023, 11:35 ISTAgra Metro on Fast Track to CompletionThe metro project is likely to boost Agra's economy by generating employment opportunities during the construction phase and subsequently enhancing tourismIn a groundbreaking development, the much-anticipated Agra Metro project is swiftly moving towards completion, with authorities confirming that it is on track to be operational by February next year.With the objective of easing traffic congestion and providing a reliable mode of transportation,…

Last Updated: May 06, 2023, 12:06 ISTFirst Train Set of Agra Metro (Photo: UPMRC)The 29.4 km Agra Metro will have 27 stations divided among two corridorsA successful trial run for the Agra Metro was completed this week. The test run was carried out on a 700-metre-long track at the Agra Metro depot. It will reportedly be carried out for another two months to check parameters like the electrical system, signalling and safety, reported Hindustan Times. After the completion of the test run, metro rakes will be put on track…