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Nagpur Metro Network: Route Map, Lines, Stations & Latest Updates (2026) (नागपूर मेट्रो)

Last Updated: 2026

Nagpur Metro (Maha-Metro) forms a growing rapid-transit network across Nagpur city and surrounding industrial corridors, connecting Automotive Square, Sitabuldi, Khapri, Prajapati Nagar, and Lokmanya Nagar. This guide covers operational Phase 1 lines, Cabinet-approved Phase 2 under-construction extensions, route maps, stations, and latest project briefings.

System Quick Facts
OpenedMarch 2019 (Priority) / Dec 2022 (Full Phase 1)
OperatorMaharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro)
Network TypeRapid Transit Metro
GaugeStandard Gauge (1435 mm)
Electrification25kV AC OHE Overhead Lines
Maximum Speed80 km/h (Design) / 70 km/h (Operating)
Phase 1 Network40.02 km (38.215 km Operational across 38 Stations)
Phase 2 Under Construction43.8 km (32 Stations | 30 Elevated + 2 At-Grade)
Solar Energy RelianceUp to 65% of total power met by Solar PV
World RecordGuinness World Record 3.14 km Wardha Road Double-Decker Viaduct
Note on Network ScopeMethodology: Phase 1 includes 40.02 km sanctioned route length (38.215 km operational across 38 stations with a revised completion cost of ₹9,279.06 Cr). Cabinet-approved Phase 2 adds 43.8 km across 32 stations across 4 Reaches (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A with ₹6,708 Cr budget & ~40.86% physical progress), taking the total master-plan network to 83.82 km across 70 total stations (Total Investment: ₹15,987.06 Cr).
Operational Network (Phase 1)38.215 km
Under Construction (Phase 2)43.8 km
Total Approved Stations70 Stations
Phase 1 Revised Cost₹9,279.06 Cr
Phase 2 Cabinet Cost₹6,708 Cr
Primary Interchange HubSitabuldi Interchange
Operational Lines (Phase 1)Line 1 (Orange Line) & Line 2 (Aqua Line)
2 Corridors
Under Construction (Phase 2)Reach 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A extensions (~40.86% Progress)
4 Reaches (43.8 km)
Official Target CompletionOfficial Target Completion: December 2027
December 2027
Proposed NetworksNagpur Broad Gauge Metro connecting Wardha, Bhandara, Ramtek
Broad Gauge Metro
Network Expansion

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 & Broad Gauge Expansion

The Cabinet of India approved Nagpur Metro Phase 2 at a total cost of ₹6,708 crore. Phase 2 extends Phase 1 corridors into satellite towns and industrial hubs around Nagpur, adding 43.8 km of metro network across 32 stations (30 elevated stations and 2 at-grade stations across 4 reaches, with an official project target completion of December 2027):

Reach 2A: Automotive Square to Kanhan River

A 13.0 km northern extension extending the Orange Line to Kanhan River with 12 stations serving suburban residential clusters.

Reach 1A: Khapri to MIDC ESR

An 18.65 km southern extension connecting Khapri terminal to MIDC ESR (Butibori industrial area) with 10 stations for industrial workforce commuting.

Reach 4A: Prajapati Nagar to Transport Nagar (Kapsi)

A 5.5 km eastern extension extending the Aqua Line to the wholesale logistics hub of Kapsi with 3 stations.

Reach 3A: Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna

A 6.6 km western extension connecting Lokmanya Nagar to Hingna educational and industrial zone with 7 stations.

Nagpur Broad Gauge Metro Project

A regional rapid transit proposal utilizing existing Indian Railways broad-gauge tracks to connect Nagpur with Wardha, Bhandara, Ramtek, and Narkhed.

Geospatial alignment

Nagpur Metro Rail Network Route Map & Network Map

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Network Corridors

Nagpur Metro Lines & Stations

Nagpur Metro Phase 1 Corridors

2 Operational Corridors

Nagpur Metro Phase 2 Extensions

4 Under-Construction Extensions
Technical & Operational Overview

Nagpur Metro Network Statistics

Phase 1 Operational38.215 km
Phase 2 Under Construction43.8 km (~40.86% Progress)
Total Stations70 Stations
Primary InterchangeSitabuldi Station
Maintenance Depots2 (MIHAN & Hingna)
Master Plan Network83.82 km
Development Roadmap

Nagpur Metro Rail Network Timeline

August 2014

Project Cabinet Approval

Union Cabinet approved the Nagpur Metro Phase 1 project spanning 38.2 km across two corridors at a cost of ₹8,680 crore.

7 March 2019

Phase 1 Priority Section Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 13.5 km priority section of Line 1 (Khapri to Sitabuldi) for passenger operations.

28 January 2020

Aqua Line Priority Section Inauguration

Line 2 (Aqua Line) Lokmanya Nagar to Sitabuldi 11 km section opened for commercial passenger service.

11 December 2022

Phase 1 Full Network Completion & Phase 2 Foundation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the complete 38.2 km Phase 1 network (Automotive Square to Khapri and Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar) and laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 (43.8 km, ₹6,708 crore).

2024–2026

Phase 2 Active Civil Construction

Piling, pier casting, and viaduct erection actively progress across Phase 2 extensions to Kanhan River, Butibori MIDC, Transport Nagar, and Hingna.

Intermodal Integration

Connectivity

Nearby Airport

Direct metro station at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur Airport Station & Airport South on Orange Line).

Nearby Railway Stations

Integrates with Central Railway at Nagpur Junction Railway Station (Aqua Line) and Ajni Railway Station (Orange Line).

Nearby Expressways & Highways

Aligned along Wardha Road (NH-44), Amravati Road (NH-53), Jabalpur Highway, and seamlessly connects to the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg.

Industrial & Business Hubs

Direct access to MIHAN SEZ (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur), Butibori MIDC, and Hingna Industrial Estate.

Strategic Impact

Why Nagpur Metro Matters

Guinness World Record Double-Decker Viaduct

Features India's longest 3.14 km double-decker viaduct on Wardha Road carrying a highway flyover and Metro line supported on single piers, certified by Guinness World Records, Asia Book of Records, and India Book of Records.

India's Greenest Solar-Powered Metro

Maha-Metro generates up to 65% of its total operational energy requirement through rooftop solar PV arrays installed across stations and depots.

MIHAN & Industrial Growth Engine

Provides high-speed, affordable rapid transit for thousands of IT and cargo professionals commuting to MIHAN SEZ and Butibori MIDC.

Real-time Briefings

Latest Nagpur Metro News & Updates

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