Urban transportation in Uttar Pradesh is undergoing significant changes, with metro rail services now operational in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra. However, the three cities are at different stages of network development, with Lucknow currently having the largest operational metro corridor, while expansion and construction work continue in the other two cities.
Lucknow has the most extensive operational metro network among the three cities. Metro services operate along the 22.878-kilometre North-South Corridor, connecting Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport with Munshipulia. The route has 21 stations, including 17 elevated and four underground stations. Services began on September 5, 2017, while the entire corridor became operational on March 8, 2019.
In Kanpur, metro services currently run between IIT Kanpur and Kanpur Central. The extension to Kanpur Central became operational on May 30, 2025, taking the number of operational stations to 14. Construction work on the remaining sections of the project is continuing.
Agra began its metro operations on March 6, 2024. At present, passengers can travel along the six-kilometre priority corridor between Taj East Gate and Mankameshwar Metro Station. Further development is planned to extend the network and improve connectivity across the city.
All three metro projects are being implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), a joint venture of the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments.
The metro expansion programme aims to reduce road congestion, improve urban connectivity and provide commuters with a safe, reliable and convenient public transport system. Further extensions are expected to strengthen the transportation infrastructure of these major Uttar Pradesh cities.
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