UP Plans Full Metro For Prayagraj, Replacing Metrolite

17 Oct 2025 CW Team

The new 44 km Prayagraj Metro network will comprise two corridors and 39 stations. The first route, from Bamrauli to Jhunsi City Lake, will span 23 km with 20 stations, while the second, from Shantipuram to Chheoki, will extend 21 km with 19 stations.

A central interchange at Parade Ground will connect the two lines, ensuring smooth transfers between routes. The project’s estimated cost stands at Rs 100 billion, higher than the Rs 87.47 billion allocated earlier for the Metrolite plan.

Officials from the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) and the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) confirmed that the Metro will follow the previously identified alignments, with three-coach trains capable of carrying over 1,200 passengers each. The system is expected to reduce congestion, improve mobility, and curb pollution levels in the city.

A 30-member Metro Council will oversee land acquisition across 100 villages, with farmers receiving compensation at four times the prevailing circle rate.

The project has evolved significantly since Rs 1.75 billion was allocated in the 2019 state budget for preliminary works. The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) prepared the initial Detailed Project Report (DPR), which was submitted to the PDA in March 2019.

The upcoming revised DPR, reflecting the full Metro model, is expected to be submitted after Diwali, following route inspections by state and UPMRC officials.

While the original Metrolite system was designed for lower ridership cities at reduced costs, the state’s decision to opt for a conventional Metro reflects Prayagraj’s increasing commuter demand — particularly given its religious significance and the massive influx of visitors during the Maha Kumbh Mela.

The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to replace the proposed Metrolite project in Prayagraj with a full-scale Metro system, to address the city’s growing population and rising traffic congestion, according to a Times of India report. The new 44 km Prayagraj Metro network will comprise two corridors and 39 stations. The first route, from Bamrauli to Jhunsi City Lake, will span 23 km with 20 stations, while the second, from Shantipuram to Chheoki, will extend 21 km with 19 stations. A central interchange at Parade Ground will connect the two lines, ensuring smooth transfers between routes. The project’s estimated cost stands at Rs 100 billion, higher than the Rs 87.47 billion allocated earlier for the Metrolite plan. Officials from the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) and the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) confirmed that the Metro will follow the previously identified alignments, with three-coach trains capable of carrying over 1,200 passengers each. The system is expected to reduce congestion, improve mobility, and curb pollution levels in the city. A 30-member Metro Council will oversee land acquisition across 100 villages, with farmers receiving compensation at four times the prevailing circle rate. The project has evolved significantly since Rs 1.75 billion was allocated in the 2019 state budget for preliminary works. The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) prepared the initial Detailed Project Report (DPR), which was submitted to the PDA in March 2019. The upcoming revised DPR, reflecting the full Metro model, is expected to be submitted after Diwali, following route inspections by state and UPMRC officials. While the original Metrolite system was designed for lower ridership cities at reduced costs, the state’s decision to opt for a conventional Metro reflects Prayagraj’s increasing commuter demand — particularly given its religious significance and the massive influx of visitors during the Maha Kumbh Mela.

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