KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Kanpur Metro Rail Project progressed as Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) – Gulermak JV’s TBM Saraswati has achieved a breakthrough at Rawatpur Metro Station of Line 3 under Package KNPCC-11. Line 3 of the Kanpur Metro spans 8.38 km between the Agriculture University and Barra-8.
About TBM Saraswati
TBM (S-839C), nicknamed Saraswati, is the 2nd TBM deployed following the TBM Gomati to construct a twin tunnel on Line 2. TBM Saraswati is also the 6th TBM deployed for the entire Kanpur Metro Phase 1.
For this assignment, TBM Saraswati constructed a 622 m tunnel (down-line) from Rawatpur Station towards Corridor-2 Depot Ramp.
Package KNPCC-11
In December 2023, Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded KPIL – Gulermak JV the Package KNPCC-11 at Rs. 762.50 crore with a 30-month deadline.
The Package KNPCCC-11 spans 4.08 km between the Agriculture Depot and the Double Pullia Ramp. This section features 3 underground metro stations.
Stations
- Rawatpur,
- Kakadeo
- Double Pullia
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor is responsible for the Design and Construction of TBM Tunnel, Cut and Cover Tunnel, ramp after Double Pullia, ramps in the Agriculture Depot for main line and depot connections and three underground metro stations (viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia), including Architectural finishes, etc., on Corridor-2 of the Kanpur MRTS Project.
