Kanpur (Metro Rail News): On November 11, Ceigall India successfully launched the first
of 184 U-girders for Package KNPCC-12 on Kanpur Metro’s Line-2. The Line 2 spans 8.38
kilometres and connects Agriculture University to Barra-8 via eight stations.
This milestone was achieved in the ramp area near the Agriculture Metro station and depot,
which is currently under construction under Package KNPCC-14.
Package KNPCC-12 Of Kanpur Metro
Ceigall India was awarded package KNPCC-12 from UPMRC at Rs. 427.11 crore in March
2024 with a 30-month deadline.
The scope of work under this package includes two separate elevated sections on either side
of the underground package KNPCC-1, which connects the Agriculture Depot to the Double
Pullia Ramp.
The southern portion of KNPCC-12 features a 3.75 km elevated section extending from
Double Pullia Ramp to Barra 8 with 4 elevated stations at Vijay Nagar Chauraha, Shastri
Chowk, Barra-7 Station and Barra-8. Additionally, to the north, beyond the Rawatpur
Interchange Station, a shorter viaduct spanning 557.8 meters will be constructed, including an
elevated station at Agriculture University adjacent to Line-2’s Agriculture University Depot.