Agra Metro Completes One Year, Has Ferried Over 17 Lakh Commuters So Far

Agra, March 6 (TNA) The priority corridor from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Metro Station became operational on March 6, 2024, one year back. The passenger services on the 6 km-long priority stretch were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Agra Metro also set a historic record by completing the underground section of the priority stretch in just 23 months and the tunnel construction in just 11 months from the date of inauguration. The priority section was completed 6 months ahead of the schedule, and once again we proved our dedication to deliver a world-class metro rail system to the people of Agra within the set timeline.

Around 17 lakh proud passengers have shown their trust in Agra Metro and availed the metro as a means of transport for travelling in the city. The numbers keep increasing every day and due to the seamless connectivity with monuments like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mankameshwar Temple, tourists and visitors continue to avail the metro facility for hassle-free transit!

Metro is also meeting the international standards of sustainability by fulfilling United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for clean transportation 11.2 as a safe means of transport for all ages and gender. The ergonomic design and safety standards have facilitated not only children and women but also especially abled people to commute in a hassle-free manner.

Agra Metro is an extremely sustainable mode of transport as it works on regenerative breaking, saving up to 45% of the energy and can move a large number of people in one trip, thereby reducing the pressure on the roads and reducing vehicular traffic.

The Agra Metro route successfully connects the heritage monuments, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Taj Mahal, Agra Red fort, the Ancient Mankameshwar Temple, etc., thereby making it convenient for tourists to explore Agra city.

Metro is not only a safe but a cost-effective public transport vis-a-vis other public transports in the city. Agra city will be soon connected in all directions through a total of 29.4 km stretch, i.e Corridor-1 from Taj East Gate to Sikandara and Corridor-2, from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar, making intra-city travel an easy and affordable affair for the common public.