METRO CORRIDOR DOSSIER // AGRA-METRO-LINE-1-UNDER-CONSTRUCTION

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line - Under Construction)

Under Construction📏 7.7 km🚉 8 Stations Under Construction Stations🗓 Targeted Completion: 2026🏢 Agency: UPMRC | Operator: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC)

The under-construction section of the Agra Metro Yellow Line (Corridor 1 from Sikandra to Taj East Gate) primarily features the remaining 7.7 km western extension north-west of Mankameshwar Mandir to Sikandra. While a 5.3 km priority stretch from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Mandir is already open to the public (inaugurated 6 March 2024), the remaining length of the Yellow Line extending toward Sikandra is actively moving toward completion under Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC). The key under-construction and upcoming station names on this stretch include Sikandra, Guru ka Taal, ISBT, Shastri Nagar, Ambedkar University / University, RBS College, Raja Ki Mandi, and Medical College.

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Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Economics

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Economics

Total Investment₹8,379.62 crore (Approved Phase 1 Total Cost)
Primary Backers50:50 Joint Venture of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh (Equity) + European Investment Bank (EIB) Soft Loan Financing
Operator / ModelUttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC)
Target Opening

Expected Completion Date

StatusUnder Construction
Target Opening DateTargeted Completion: 2026
Station list

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Stations

#StationTypeInterchange / ConnectionOpened
01
Sikandra
ElevatedTomb of Akbar the Great / NH-19 CorridorUnder Construction
02
Guru ka Taal
ElevatedGurudwara Guru ka Taal AccessUnder Construction
03
ISBT
ElevatedISBT Agra Bus TerminalUnder Construction
04
Shastri Nagar
ElevatedLocal Commercial & Residential AreaUnder Construction
05
Ambedkar University / University
Elevated / UndergroundDr. BR Ambedkar UniversityUnder Construction
06
RBS College
UndergroundRBS College CampusUnder Construction
07
Raja Ki Mandi
UndergroundRaja Ki Mandi Railway StationUnder Construction
08
Medical College
UndergroundSN Medical College & HospitalUnder Construction
09
Mankameshwar Mandir / Jama Masjid
UndergroundJama Masjid Area (Operational Priority Section)6 March 2024 (Operational Node)
Geospatial Alignment

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Route Map

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Specs sheet

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Corridor StatusUnder Construction
Line NumberLine 1 (Yellow Line - Extension)
Total Length7.7 km
Stations Count8 Stations Under Construction
Corridor TypeUnderground Tunnels & Elevated Viaduct
Implementing AgencyUPMRC
OperatorUttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC)
Opened / Est. OpeningTargeted Completion: 2026
Maximum Design Speed80 km/h
Track GaugeStandard Gauge (1435 mm)
Electrification System750V DC Third Rail
Primary DepotPAC Depot (Fatehabad Road)
Chronological Milestones

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Timeline

2019

Union Cabinet approved Agra Metro Phase 1 (29.4 km, 27 stations, ₹8,379.62 crore)

December 2020

Construction work commenced for Agra Metro Phase 1 project by UPMRC

6 March 2024

Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Mandir 6 km priority section inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi

2024–2026

Active underground TBM tunneling (TBM Ganga & Yamuna) and viaduct erection progressing across Mankameshwar–Sikandra stretch

Proprietary analytics

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Economic & Connectivity Impact

Economic Significance

Connects major educational hubs (Dr. BR Ambedkar University, RBS College) and medical complexes (SN Medical College) with high-capacity rapid transit.

Traffic Impact

Dramatically reduces traffic congestion on the heavily choked NH-19 (Delhi-Agra Highway) and MG Road corridor.

Employment Centres Served

Enables fast workforce commuting between Sikandra industrial zone, ISBT regional transit hub, and central commercial districts.

Intermodal Connectivity

Provides direct intermodal transfers to Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station and ISBT Agra Bus Terminal.

Impact on Real Estate

Boosts commercial and residential land values along the Sikandra, Shastri Nagar, and Guru ka Taal growth corridors.

Educational Institutions

Serves tens of thousands of daily students attending Dr. BR Ambedkar University and RBS College campuses.

Healthcare Access

Provides direct emergency and outpatient transit access to Sarojini Naidu (SN) Medical College & Hospital.

Geospatial Explorer

Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer

Elevated / Underground8 Under Construction Stations (4 Underground, 4 Elevated)
Viaduct Length3.5 km Elevated Viaduct
Tunnel Length4.2 km Twin TBM Underground Tunnels
Primary DepotPAC Depot (Fatehabad Road)
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