Gorakhpur Metrolite
Gorakhpur Metrolite is an approved 27.4 km light metro (Metrolite) system for Gorakhpur, being built by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) across 27 stations. Its route map, stations, cost and latest updates are below.
Gorakhpur Metrolite is an approved 27.41 km light urban rail network for Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, to be implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). The lower-cost Metrolite system is planned across two elevated corridors with 27 stations.
Corridor 1 runs about 15.14 km from Shyam Nagar to Suba Bazar with 16 stations, and Corridor 2 runs about 10.46 km from Gulriha to Kachehri Chauraha with 11 stations. The project is estimated at around ₹4,672 crore. The Detailed Project Report is ready and the scheme awaits central government approval and funding before work can start.
Latest updates
Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor 1 (Shyam Nagar–Suba Bazar) | 1 | 16 | 15.14 | Approved |
| Corridor 2 (Gulriha–Kachehri Chauraha) | 1 | 11 | 10.46 | Approved |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorakhpur Metrolite?
A lighter, lower-cost metro system approved for Gorakhpur, with two corridors totalling about 27 km.
What are the two corridors?
Corridor 1 runs Shyam Nagar to Suba Bazar (about 15 km) and Corridor 2 runs Gulriha to Kachehri Chauraha (about 10 km).
Who will build it?
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).
What is the current status?
The project is approved and in the pre-construction stage; progress is tracked here as it advances.
Is there a Gorakhpur Metrolite route map?
Yes. This hub shows the planned alignment and stations, along with tenders and the latest updates.
Route Map
Interactive map centred on Gorakhpur. A detailed line map is added per project. Open in Google Maps
Awarded tenders & contracts
No awarded tenders or contracts recorded yet.
Ongoing tenders
No ongoing tenders for this project right now.
Upcoming tenders
No upcoming tenders announced yet.