Kanpur Metro

About Kanpur Metro (UPMRC)

Kanpur Metro is operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). Kanpur Metro was introduced to improve urban mobility and to reduce traffic congestion for daily commuters.

Metro Corridors of Kanpur Metro

Kanpur Metro is being developed in multiple corridors to connect key residential, educational, and commercial areas:

• Corridor 1 – IIT Kanpur to Naubasta
• Corridor 2 (Planned / Under Development) – Chandrashekhar Azad Agriculture University to Barra-8

The operational and upcoming corridors connect important areas such as:

• IIT Kanpur
• Kalyanpur
• Motijheel
• Naveen Market
• Chunniganj
• Naubasta

Major Metro Stations and Key Hubs

• IIT Kanpur Metro Station
• Motijheel Station
• Naveen Market Station
• Chunniganj Station
• Naubasta Station (phase-wise development)

Features of Kanpur Metro

Kanpur Metro offers modern urban transit facilities including:

• Fully air-conditioned coaches
• Smart card and QR-based ticketing
• Automatic fare collection gates
• CCTV surveillance and high-level security
• Escalators and lifts at stations
• Environment-friendly and energy-efficient systems

Ticketing and Pass Options

Kanpur Metro provides:

• Single journey tickets (QR-based)
• Smart cards (rechargeable travel cards)
• Mobile QR ticketing options

Kanpur Metro Routes

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpur Metro