Kanpur Metro

Kanpur Metro is an operational metro system in Kanpur, run by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRCL). It covers 15.12 km, with fares from ₹10 to ₹60 and trains operating 06:00 to 22:00 roughly every 3 to 5 minutes. Its route map, stations, fares and timings are below.

Kanpur Metro is the rapid transit system serving one of Uttar Pradesh’s largest industrial cities, built and run by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). Its first priority section opened in 2021, giving Kanpur a modern transit option along one of its busiest corridors, with the rest of the network under construction.

The network

The system is being built around two corridors. The first, the Orange Line, runs from IIT Kanpur across the city and mixes an elevated priority stretch with underground sections through the dense old quarters. The second corridor is planned to cross it, giving the city a connected grid once both are complete.

Operator and what comes next

UPMRC, the same agency behind Lucknow’s metro, builds and runs the Kanpur system. Current work extends the Orange Line through its underground stretch and advances the second corridor. Station openings, tunnelling milestones and contract awards arrive as construction moves ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Kanpur Metro timings?
Kanpur Metro operates 06:00 to 22:00. Trains run at a frequency of about 3 to 5 minutes.

Who runs the Kanpur Metro?
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).

When did the Kanpur Metro open?
Its first priority section opened in 2021.

Which section of Kanpur Metro is running?
The Line 1 (Orange) corridor between IIT Kanpur and Naubasta is partially operational, with the rest under construction.

How busy is Kanpur Metro?
Around 35,000 passengers a day (2025).

What are Kanpur Metro fares?
Distance-based, from Rs 10 to Rs 30.

Is there a Kanpur Metro route map and journey planner?
Yes. This hub has an interactive route map and journey planner, plus stations, fares, live tenders and updates.