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Now, travel to Taj Mahal via Metro! PM Modi to launch the Agra ‘priority corridor’ today
The priority corridor, stretching from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar Temple, will include stations such as Taj East Gate, Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta Metro Station, Fatehabad Road MS, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mankameshwar Temple. The first three stations will be elevated, while the remaining three will be underground.
The Agra Metro project encompasses two corridors totaling 29.4 km, linking Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra with railway stations and bus terminals. Panchanan Mishra, spokesperson of UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), stated that the total expenditure amounts to NR 8,379.6 crore, which will be benefiting the city's population of 26 lakhs and cater to over 60 lakh tourists annually. The Mass Rapid Transit System aims to provide an eco-friendly transport solution for the city.
The tariff for the corridor is set at INR 10 for travelling between stations, INR 20 for two stations, and INR 30 for three to six stations.
The Agra Metro project encompasses two corridors totaling 29.4 km, linking Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Sikandra with railway stations and bus terminals. Panchanan Mishra, spokesperson of UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), stated that the total expenditure amounts to NR 8,379.6 crore, which will be benefiting the city's population of 26 lakhs and cater to over 60 lakh tourists annually. The Mass Rapid Transit System aims to provide an eco-friendly transport solution for the city.
The tariff for the corridor is set at INR 10 for travelling between stations, INR 20 for two stations, and INR 30 for three to six stations.
Source: Times of India
