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-05Â
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:
- ISBTÂ
- Guru Ka Taal
- Â SikandraÂ
AGCC-05 will link the RBS ramp in Khandari to Sikandra with all the above stations located along the national highway (NH19).
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.
