KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRC) has announced the initiation of excavation work at Rawatpur Underground Station for the Lowering of the First Diaphragm Wall (D-Wall) as part of the construction of the Kanpur Metro Corridor-2.
The 4.10 km long Rawatpur-Double Pulia underground section, a significant portion of Corridor-2, witnessed the commencement of ground excavation on 1 April 2024. The inaugural ceremony was held in presence of Senior officials from UPMRC and contracting agencies.
The pre-construction stage activities, including soil testing, barricading, and utility shifting, had been underway since December 2023, after the tender was awarded. With the initiation of the excavation process for the D-Wall, the construction work on this section has now progressed to the next stage.
Rawatpur Underground Station has an interchange station connecting Corridor 1 and Corridor 2 of the Kanpur Metro. It ensures that commuters will seamlessly transition between the two corridors at this station, enhancing connectivity across the city.
Construction method
The D-Wall, serving as the boundary of the underground metro station, will be constructed with small rectangular panels. A total of 65 such panels of varying sizes will be utilized for the Rawatpur Metro Station, each approximately 5-6 meters in width and 0.8 meters in thickness. The wall will extend to a depth of approximately 19 meters, necessitating excavation up to about 21 meters below ground level.
The construction of underground metro stations in Corridor 2 will follow the Top-Down Method, wherein the stations will be built from top to bottom. This method aims to minimize disruptions to traffic flow by initially preparing the roof slab and subsequently constructing the concourse platform levels.
Greetings
Mr. Sushil Kumar, Managing Director of UPMRC, extended congratulations to the entire team on the commencement of construction at Rawatpur Metro Station. He emphasized the significance of this milestone in advancing the underground construction of Corridor-2 and reiterated the commitment to enhancing commuting convenience for residents.
Kanpur Metro
Presently, commuter services are operational on the 9 km-long Priority Section of Corridor-1 (IIT-Motijheel). Alongside the progress in Corridor-2, construction is also underway in the Balance sections of Corridor-1, further augmenting the city’s metro infrastructure.
