The Agra metro project is one of the largest under-construction metro networks in Uttar Pradesh. It is a vast rapid transit system with 29 metro stations on two metro corridors totalling 29.65 km. The Detailed Project Report of the Agra Metro Project was submitted to the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in June 2014. However, it got the Central Government’s approval in February 2019. The delay in approval was due to the formation of the new government and revised metro policies.
The construction work of the Agra Metro Project is now underway. The operations of the “priority corridor” with six metro stations, started in March 2024. The “priority corridor” section includes stations such as Taj East Gate, Basai Metro Station, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehabad Road Metro Station, and Jama Masjid. The first three stations of the route are elevated, while the other three are underground.
Inauguration of Agra Metro by PM Narendra Modi
On March 6, 2024, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Agra Metro by waiving the green flag. The inauguration marked the completion of the first phase of the Agra Metro priority corridor. This project was completed in 29 months.
Key features of the Newly Launched Agra Metro
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The Agra priority corridor has five trains with three coaches each.
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The passenger capacity of each train is around 700.
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These trains run through the route between 6 AM and 10 PM.
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The metro will run for 6 km at a speed of 90 km/hr for the inauguration run.
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The entire Agra metro will be under CCTV and AI surveillance.
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Monitoring will be done via AI cameras for any suspicious objects, and alerts will be issued.
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Each coach has around 60 seats, and talk-back facility will also be provided.
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The fare for travelling in Agra Metro is Rs 10 for 1 station, Rs 15 if you are travelling for two stations and Rs 20 for six stations.
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Names of 2 stations have been changed. The Jama Masjid Metro Station name was changed to Mankameshwar Mandir Metro Station, and the Basai Metro Station name was changed to Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta Metro Station.
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Agra Metro Project: - Quick Facts
Here are a few quick facts and figures about the Agra Metro Project.
| Particulars | Details |
| Project Name | Agra Metro Rail Project |
| Agra Metro Project Approved By | Union Cabinet |
| Agra Metro Project Approval Date | 28th February 2019 |
| Agra Metro Construction Work Inauguration | 07th December 2020 |
| Operated & Managed By | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation |
| Website | www.lmrcl.com |
| Total Length | 29.65 Km |
| Estimated Cost of Agra Metro Project | Yellow Line: Rs.8379.62 CroreBlue Line: Rs.4520.38 Crore |
| Number of Lines | 2 Lines - Yellow Line & Blue Line |
| Number of Stations | 29 |
| Number of Coaches in Agra Metro | 3 |
| Agra Metro Project Type | Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Agra Metro Start Date | February 2024 |
| Agra Metro Top Speed | 90 km/h (56 mph) |
| Agra Metro Average Speed | 29.40 km/h (18.27 mph) |
Agra Metro Routes & Phases
The Agra Metro project is being constructed in Phase 1 (Yellow Line) and Phase 2 (Blue Line). Keep reading to get detailed information about both phases of Agra Metro.
Agra Metro Yellow Line
The total length of the Agra Metro Yellow Line is 14.27 km, with 6.569 km elevated and 7.681 km underground alignments. On the Agra Metro Yellow Line, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation prioritised the Jama Masjid to Taj East Gate corridor, which was completed in March 2024. The construction work for the remaining stretch is expected to be completed by 2026.
Agra Metro Yellow Line Metro Route Stations
Agra Metro route of Yellow Line contains 15 metro stations from Sikandra to Taj East Gate. Here is the list of the Agra Metro Yellow Line metro stations.
| Agra Metro Project - Yellow Line Metro Stations |
Underground/Elevated |
| Sikandra |
Elevated |
| Guru ka Taal |
Elevated |
| ISBT |
Elevated |
| Shastri Nagar |
Elevated |
| University |
Underground |
| RBS College |
Underground |
| Raja Ki Mandi |
Underground |
| St. John’s (Agra University) |
Underground |
| Medical College |
Underground |
| Jama Masjid |
Underground |
| Agra Fort |
Underground |
| Taj Mahal |
Underground |
| Fatehabad Road |
Elevated |
| Basai |
Elevated |
| Taj East Gate |
Elevated |
Agra Metro Blue Line
All metro stations to be constructed on the 15.40 km long Agra Metro Blue Line will be elevated. The total estimated cost of the Agra Metro Blue Line Project is Rs.4520.38 Crore.
Agra Metro Blue Line Metro Route Stations
Agra Metro route of Blue Line contains 15 metro stations from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar. Here is the list of the metro stations on Agra Metro Blue Line.
| Agra Metro Project - Blue Line Metro Stations |
Underground/Elevated |
| Agra Cantt. |
Elevated |
| Elevated |
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| Sadar Bazar |
Elevated |
| Pratap Pura |
Elevated |
| Collectorate |
Elevated |
| Subhash Park |
Elevated |
| St. John’s (Agra University) |
Elevated |
| Hariparvat Chauraha |
Elevated |
| Elevated |
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| MG Road |
Elevated |
| Sultan Ganj Crossing |
Elevated |
| Elevated |
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| Ram Bagh |
Elevated |
| Foundary Nagar |
Elevated |
| Agra Mandi |
Elevated |
| Elevated |
Agra Metro Route Map: Blue Line
Find below the Agra Metro Route Map of the Blue Line Metro with 15 metro stations.
Agra Metro Project: Blue Line Route Map (Source:LMRCL)
Agra Metro Rail Project Highlights
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The metro trains have a distinct yellow colour and are equipped with ultra-modern technology and seamless design.
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The distance between the Sikandara and Taj East Gate corridor will be 14.25 km, comprising 13 stations.
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The second corridor from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar will be 15.15 km long and comprise 14 elevated stations.
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Metro trains in Agra will derive their energy from the third (power) rail parallel to the tracks, leading to more efficient operations.
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The metro rail will also have an automatic climate control feature.
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The project will likely recharge 10 lakh litres of groundwater annually, with 300 recharge pits being constructed along the 29.4 km-long metro rail alignment.
Metro Stations Near Famous Monuments of Agra
Find below the list of nearest metro stations from various famous monuments along the Agra Metro Route of Corridor 1, i.e., Agra Metro Yellow Line from Sikandra to Taj East Gate and Agra Metro Route of Corridor 2, i.e., Agra Metro Blue Line from Agra Cantt. to Kalindi Vihar.
| Agra Metro Project Corridors |
Names of Monuments |
Nearest Metro Stations |
| Agra Metro Yellow Line - Corridor 1 From Sikandra to Taj East Gate Metro Station |
Taj Mahal |
Taj Mahal Metro Station |
| Akbar's Tomb, Sikandara |
Sikandara Metro Station |
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| Pathar ka Ghoda |
Guru Ka Taal Metro Station |
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| Guru Ka Taal |
Guru Ka Taal Metro Station |
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| Tomb of Salamat Khan |
ISBT Metro Station |
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| Sadiq Khan Tomb |
ISBT Metro Station |
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| Delhi Gate |
Raja Ki Mandi Metro Station |
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| Jama Masjid |
Jama Masjid Metro Station |
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| Agra Fort Metro Station |
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| Agra Metro Blue Line - Corridor 2 From Agra Cantt. to Kalindi Vihar Metro Station |
Delhi Gate |
Sanjay Place Metro Station |
| Roman Catholic Cemetery |
MG Road Metro Station |
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| Lal Masjid |
Kamla Nagar Metro Station |
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| Ram Bagh |
Ram Bagh Metro Station |
Agra Metro Route Fares & Ticket Prices
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is implementing the latest technologies, such as Automated Fare Collection System, Near Field Communication System, QR Code Scanners, etc., for Agra Metro Project fare collection.
Find below the estimated Agra Metro fare amount passengers must pay to travel to different Agra Metro stations
| Number of Agra Metro Stations |
Fare Amount |
| 1 Metro Station |
Rs.10 |
| 2 Metro Stations |
Rs.15 |
| 3 to 6 Metro Stations |
Rs.20 |
| 7 to 9 Metro Stations |
Rs.30 |
| 10 to 13 Metro Stations |
Rs.40 |
| 14 to 17 Metro Stations |
Rs.50 |
Agra Metro Project Cost
The estimated cost of the Agra Metro Project construction is Rs.12900 crore. Out of the total estimated cost, the authority has planned to spend Rs.8379.62 crore on the Agra Metro Corridor 1 (Yellow Line) construction, and the remaining Rs.4520.38 crore will be spent on the construction work of Agra Metro Corridor 2 (Blue Line).
Agra Metro Project has been set to be financed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Central Government in an equal equity basis. The UP Govt. also got a loan of approximately Rs.4860 crore approved from the European Investment Bank in December 2021 for the construction work.
Agra Metro - Status Update
The first pier cap was installed on the Agra Metro Taj East Gate to Sikandra line. It was installed in Corridor 1 in the ISBT - Sikandra Section. This section is part of the package AGCC-05. The package is being developed by Ceigall India Ltd. Under this section, they will be working on a 3.725 km elevated section. The elevated section will connect RBS Ramp in Khandari to Sikandra. There will also be three elevated metro stations in this section, namely ISBT, Sikandra, and Guru Ka Taal.
In another update, all stations of Agra Metro on its priority corridor from Taj East Gate to Mankeshwar have received the Platinum Ration from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This rating makes the Agra metro a Green Mass Rapid Transit System (GMRTS). In addition, Agra Metro has also received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications in environmental management and safety management.
Line 2 under Phase 1 of the Agra metro will be designed and constructed by L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure division. The expected cost of this project is somewhere between INR 1,000 Crore and INR 2,500 Crore. L&T will be executing the construction of around a 15.09 km elevated viaduct. A 2.61 km long depot will also be constructed along the stretch from Kalindi Vihar to Agra Cantonment.
Agra Metro Project: Impact on Real Estate Development
Once operational, the Agra Metro Project will benefit over 20 Lakh people living in the city. It will help improve the transport system and reduce the traffic congestion in Agra. Agra Metro will be one of the best environment-friendly sources for people to commute within the city while enjoying a smooth and safe travel experience.
While linking various travel destinations to each other through transit points and enhancing connectivity, Agra Metro routes will help boost real estate development in the city. It has been observed in various other cities that a little push towards enhancing intra-city connectivity leads to both residential and commercial real estate development.
While realtors develop more properties in localities with improved living standards and enhanced connectivity to major parts of the city, buyers also show their willingness to purchase one in such areas.
Along with the under-construction Agra Metro Project, there are various other infrastructural developments, such as the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and Agra-Gwalior Expressway, that will help reduce the travel time while leading the Agra Real Estate Market to flourish in the future.
Agra Metro Timeline
Here are a few key dates defining different stages of the Agra Metro Project.
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February 2019: The Government of India approved Phase I of the Agra Metro Project.
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March 2019: Prime Minister Modi laid down the foundation stone of the Agra Metro Rail Project.
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December 2020: Construction work of the Agra Metro Rail Project started.
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March 2023: First Agra Metro Train reached PAC Metro Depot.
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Dec 2023: Train test conducted on the Agra Metro priority corridor section from Taj Mahal to Jama Masjid station
- March 2024: Inauguration of Priority Corridor of Agra Metro
Agra Metro Rail Authority Contact Details
You can use the contact details to contact the Agra Metro Project Customer Support Team.
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Helpline Numbers: 0522-2288869 and 0522-2304014
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Email Address: [email protected]
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Postal Address: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Administrative Building, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226010.
Agra Metro Project: The Bottom Line
We hope the post helps you know everything about the Agra Metro Route with other related aspects such as the cost, fare, ticketing system, etc. Once completed, the Agra Metro route will pass through the heart of the Taj City while connecting famous tourist places such as Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, and Sikandra and providing convenient access to various popular terminals such as Agra Cantt. Railway Station, ISBT, and Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station to help enhance the transport system across the city.
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