Agra (Metro Rail News): Agra Metro is witnessing rapid work on Line 1. Recently, Ceigall India initiated casting pier caps under the AGCC-05 Package (3.725 km) that will facilitate the construction of a viaduct on Line 1 of Agra Metro. The total cost of the project is Rs. 266.94 crore.
In March 2024, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded Ceigall India with an AGCC-05 package with a deadline of 2 years.
Agra Metro’s Package AGCC-05
Package AGCC-05 is a 3.725 km elevated section on line 1. It is situated at the north end of Line 1( connects the Taj East Gate to Sikandra with 14 stations). AGCC-05 will feature three elevated stations:
- ISBT
- Guru Ka Taal
- Sikandra
AGCC-05 will link the RBS ramp in Khandari to Sikandra with all the above stations located along the national highway (NH19).
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Scope of work
Ceigall is estimated to cast 110 pier caps, with a standard width of 9.5 m and a weight of 62 T.
In the upcoming months, Ceigall will start casting double-T girders for stations and I-girders and U-girders for the line viaducts.
Package AGCC-05 is the final and the third package for Line 1. It will also provide connectivity to the 7.93 km underground Package AGCC-02.
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