1st Pier Cap Launched  For Kanpur Metro’s Line 2 

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Kanpur (Metro Rail News): Ceigall India launches first pier cap for 8.38 km long Line 2 of Kanpur Metro phase 1 under package KNPCC-12. 

This achievement of installing 1st pier cap out of 121 has been recorded under package KNPCC-12 near the ramp area of the Agriculture College Metro station. 

Have a glance of launching 1st Pier Cap

In March 2024, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded Ceigall the KNPCC-12 package. The project’s total cost is Rs.427.11 crore, and the deadline is 30 months. 

Ceigall India initiated pier casting work in June 2024. The width of the pier caps is 9.5m. From July onwards, casting work started for 27.90 m U-girders. All the work is being done at their yard in Nabubasta’s Hanspuram.

Package- KNPCC-12

Package KNPCC-12 comes under line 2( connecting the Agriculture college to Barra-8) of Kanpur metro phase 1 and consists of 2 disjointed elevated sections on both sides of underground Package KNPCC-11 (Agriculture Depot – Double Pullia Ramp).

The southern section of KNPCC-12’s viaduct will be connecting with  Double Pullia Ramp and Barra-8, including four elevated stations:

  • Vijay Nagar Chauraha
  •  Shastri Chowk
  •  Barra-7 
  • Barra-8.

 Additionally, work for the package is going on rapidly, and achievements started recording just after the six months of the award.  

Line 2

Currently, Line 2 of Phase 1 is under construction. The line features 8 stations. 

Two firms are already engaged in the construction work:

  • KPIL – Gulermak JV (underground)
  • Ceigall India Ltd. (CIL) (elevated)

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