Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line - Under Construction)
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
Expected Completion Date
Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sikandra | Elevated | Tomb of Akbar the Great / NH-19 Corridor | Under Construction |
| 02 | Guru ka Taal | Elevated | Gurudwara Guru ka Taal Access | Under Construction |
| 03 | ISBT | Elevated | ISBT Agra Bus Terminal | Under Construction |
| 04 | Shastri Nagar | Elevated | Local Commercial & Residential Area | Under Construction |
| 05 | Ambedkar University / University | Elevated / Underground | Dr. BR Ambedkar University | Under Construction |
| 06 | RBS College | Underground | RBS College Campus | Under Construction |
| 07 | Raja Ki Mandi | Underground | Raja Ki Mandi Railway Station | Under Construction |
| 08 | Medical College | Underground | SN Medical College & Hospital | Under Construction |
| 09 | Mankameshwar Mandir / Jama Masjid | Underground | Jama Masjid Area (Operational Priority Section) | 6 March 2024 (Operational Node) |
Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Route Map
Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Under Construction |
| Line Number | Line 1 (Yellow Line - Extension) |
| Total Length | 7.7 km |
| Stations Count | 8 Stations Under Construction |
| Corridor Type | Underground Tunnels & Elevated Viaduct |
| Implementing Agency | UPMRC |
| Operator | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | Targeted Completion: 2026 |
| Maximum Design Speed | 80 km/h |
| Track Gauge | Standard Gauge (1435 mm) |
| Electrification System | 750V DC Third Rail |
| Primary Depot | PAC Depot (Fatehabad Road) |
Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Timeline
Union Cabinet approved Agra Metro Phase 1 (29.4 km, 27 stations, ₹8,379.62 crore)
Construction work commenced for Agra Metro Phase 1 project by UPMRC
Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Mandir 6 km priority section inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi
Active underground TBM tunneling (TBM Ganga & Yamuna) and viaduct erection progressing across Mankameshwar–Sikandra stretch
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.
Agra Metro Line 1 (Yellow Line) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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