Agra Metro to start operations in February 2024: CM Yogi Adityanath

The Agra Metro project is set to mark a significant milestone as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the high-speed trial at the Taj East Gate Metro Station on Wednesday. Delighted with the progress, the CM praised the Team Agra Metro for their timely and flawless execution of the project. As per a ToI report, he announced that Agra will soon become the sixth city in Uttar Pradesh to have Metro rail services, positioning the state as a leader with the highest number of cities offering Metro services.

With utmost dedication, the UP Metro Rail Corporation is committed to making the Agra Metro functional ahead of schedule. Originally slated to start operations in August 2024, the UPMRC team aims to inaugurate the Metro by February 2024.

UPMRC's reputation for early project deliveries precedes them, and Agra's Metro venture will be no exception. Managing Director Sushil Kumar told ToI that the team will achieve this remarkable feat by providing Agra's residents with an efficient Metro system well before the stipulated timeline.


Having conducted low-speed trials at the Agra Metro Depot thus far, the focus now shifts to high-speed trials on the three-kilometer elevated viaduct, which includes three elevated stations. This stretch forms part of the six-kilometer priority corridor, connecting Taj East Gate Metro Station to Jama Masjid Metro Station.

The Agra Metro will consist of two corridors, spanning a combined length of 29.4 kilometers. The first corridor, stretching 13.7 kilometers from Taj East Gate to Sikandara, will feature six elevated and seven underground stations. The second corridor, extending 15.7 kilometers from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar, will be entirely elevated with 14 stations. Notably, all Metro trains will be equipped with a regenerative braking system, ensuring up to 35% energy savings for a sustainable and eco-friendly transport solution.