The first corridor will connect Prayagraj Airport with City Lake Forest in Jhunsi. (File photo used for representational purpose)
The combined network will cover 43.8 km, comprising 37.8 km of elevated tracks and 6 km of underground sections, with 36 stations, including three underground stations. The projected completion cost is Rs 15,758 crore, including interest during construction, at July 2026 price levels. The first corridor will connect Prayagraj Airport with City Lake Forest in Jhunsi, covering 23 km. Of this, 17 km will be elevated and 6 km underground. The corridor will have 17 stations, comprising 14 elevated and three underground stations. The second corridor will connect Shantipuram in Phaphamau with Chheoki in Naini, covering 20.8 km. The entire corridor will be elevated, with 19 stations.
Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news. PRAYAGRAJ: The proposed Metro rail project in Prayagraj has moved a step forward, with the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) forwarding the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) for approval. The project proposes two Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) corridors connecting major residential, commercial, educational and transport hubs across the city. The proposed route will pass through IIET, Kalindi, Sulem Sarai, High Court, Prayagraj Junction, Civil Lines Bus Stand, Civil Lines, Madhawapur, Parade Ground, Sangam, Azad Nagar and Trivenipuram. A depot has been proposed near the City Lake Forest end. It will pass through Ganga Nagar, Phaphamau Extension, Pitambar Nagar, MNNIT, Teliarganj, University Road, Colonelganj, Parade Ground, Minto Park, Mahewa Patti, Ambedkar Nagar, Arail and Naini. A depot is planned towards the Chheoki end. Parade Ground will serve as the interchange station between the two corridors, allowing passengers to switch routes. Together, the two corridors will provide connectivity between Prayagraj Airport, major railway stations, educational institutions, commercial centres and densely populated residential areas. The proposed network is expected to improve public transport connectivity across Prayagraj, particularly between the city’s northern, southern, eastern and western areas. The project remains at the DPR approval stage. Construction will depend on subsequent statutory and financial clearances. Download the TOI App.