Kanpur (Metro Rail News): On 12 July, the Kanpur Metro project reached another milestone when UPMRC began the trial run of the Kanpur Metro on the Up-Line of the underground section (MacRobertganj Ramp – Nayaganj) of Line 1.
To facilitate the trial runs, UPMRC deployed a metro train (manufactured by Alstom) from Motijheel Station towards Nayaganj Metro Station.
UPMRC conducted this initial trial run at a slow speed to examine the interaction between infrastructure and trains and find any potential faults in tracks. The trials also aimed at SOD clearance. The SOD (Schedule of Dimensions) incorporates a set of guidelines and specifications that define the physical dimensions and clearances required for the safe and efficient operation of a metro rail system.
On 10 July, UPMRC completed the installation of the Third Rail System (750 v DC) on the Upline of this section. Following this, the line was energised on 11 July.
The Gulermak – Sam India Builtwell JV carried out the work of this section under package KNPCC-05 at Rs. 1042.26 crore.
In March 2024, TBM Tatya, nicknamed S92, achieved the final tunnel breakthrough for package KNPCC -05, which covers a distance of 3.62 km and features 4 strategically planned underground stations.
UPMRC’s Next Move
In the next weeks, UPMRC will test other subsystems, like the signalling system and braking system, at various speeds to ensure safety. However, UPMRC has not disclosed the deadline for starting commercial operations on this underground section.
Kanpur Metro Phase 1
Spanning 32.385 km, Kanpur Metro Phase 1 received approval from the central government in February 2019. Phase 1 of Kanpur Metro features 2 corridors and 30 stations.
The priority corridor of the Kanpur Metro covers a distance of 8.7 km from IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel. This section became operational on 28 December 2021. The remaining portion of Phase 1 is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
