AGRA (Metro Rail News): Construction of Agra Metro’s remaining elevated stretch between ISBT and Sikandra is progressing well. UPMRC has completed the concourse level of Sikandra Metro station and all the piers on this section. The agency has also erected around 230 of the 272 planned U-girders.
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) shared the latest progress on social media, highlighting the construction milestone at Sikandra station. The work marks another step towards completing the remaining elevated portion of Corridor-1.
Agra Metro work progresses on ISBT-Sikandra
According to UPMRC, all piers on the ISBT-Sikandra section of Agra Metro have now been prepared. Around 230 U-girders have also been erected. UPMRC Joint General Manager (Public Relations) Dr Panchanan Mishra said the section requires a total of 272 U-girders. Of these, work on 230 has been completed so far. Other structural works have also progressed:
- U-girders: 230 of 272 completed
- I-girders: 36 of 52 completed
- Pier caps: 121 of 131 completed
- Piers: All completed on the section
- Sikandra station: Concourse level completed
Single-pillar design at Guru Ka Tal, Sikandra
According to a report by Amar Ujala, UPMRC is using a single-pillar construction technique for the Guru Ka Tal and Sikandra stations. The approach helps reduce the footprint of the elevated structure in busy areas. The concourse structures use Double-T and Pi girders. According to Dr Panchanan Mishra, this method helps limit the impact of construction on road traffic. This is particularly relevant along the ISBT-Sikandra stretch, where the metro alignment runs through built-up parts of the city and alongside busy roads.
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Sikandra station planned near the monument
Sikandra is the western terminal of Corridor-1 and is planned around 200 metres from the Sikandra Monument. The elevated station will have an island platform, with the rail level about 12 metres above ground. The location places the station close to several residential areas, including Krishnapuram, Mahadev Pur and Awas Vikas Colony.
The station design considers restrictions around the nearby protected heritage site and follows guidelines from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The station is also close to the existing Inter State Bus Terminal. Its connection with the bus terminal will make it easier for passengers to switch between bus and metro services.
Sikandra has terminal facilities such as a foot overbridge and stabling lines. The station could become the western terminal if authorities do not allow the metro to extend further due to nearby protected ASI monuments. This makes Sikandra an important station for both the construction and operation of Corridor-1.
Agra Metro Corridor-1 and Corridor-2
The Agra Metro project covers 29.4 km across two corridors.
| Corridor | Route | Length | Stations |
| Corridor-1 | Taj East Gate to Sikandra | 13.7 km | 6 Elevated and 7 Underground Stations |
| Corridor-2 | Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar | 15.7 km | 14 Elevated Stations |
The completion of the Sikandra station concourse and progress on the elevated structures indicate that construction is moving into the next phase on the ISBT-Sikandra section. UPMRC will now have to complete the remaining girders, station works and associated systems before the stretch can move towards operational readiness.
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