The much-anticipated "priority corridor" of the Agra Metro Rail Project will change the way tourists get to famous sites like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch this game-changing project through a video conference.
Following its inauguration, the metro train will begin operations on the 'priority corridor', which includes six stations within a 6-kilometre stretch. (File image HT)
The "priority corridor," which is run by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), is meant to make it easier for tourists to use the metro by providing straight routes to Agra's most famous sights. UPMRCL officials say that this opening marks the start of metro train service on a 6-kilometre stretch that was finished in record time.According to Panchanan Mishra, Deputy General Manager of the Public Relations Office for UPMRCL, this project is very important. He said, "Agra is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the Agra Metro rail system is all set to provide seamless interconnectivity between these sites for the large number of tourists visiting the city every day."
Some of the best things about the Agra Metro Rail Project are:
- - Along a 6 km stretch, the "priority corridor" has six stops, with the first three being above ground and the rest being below.
- - The European Investment Bank (EIB), state governments, and the national government are all contributing to the project's Rs. 8379.62 crore cost.
- - Travellers can afford and easily use the corridor's ticket pricing system.
- - The Agra Metro project is in line with national plans like "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat." It includes plans for 28 metro trains, each with three cars.
- - Notably, the project broke records for how quickly it was built. A 3 km section of the tunnel was finished underwater in just 11 months, and the elevated corridor was finished in 29 months.
UPMRC's dedication to protecting the earth is clear from the way it builds buildings. Mishra talked about how hard the company worked to get certifications for safety and environmental management as well as good marks from the Indian Green Building Council.
In addition, UPMRC cared about the environment and moved trees instead of cutting them down and planted a lot of new trees along the metro line, which covers 21 hectares.
The opening of the "priority corridor" is a huge step towards improving Agra's transport system and encouraging long-term tourists, which will make the city an even more important cultural and historical centre.
(With inputs from Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao from HT)