Parliament Question: Metro Rail Network in Uttar Pradesh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3148 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025 METRO RAIL NETWORK IN UTTAR PRADESH NO. 3148. SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the details of the current operational length of metro networks in Uttar Pradesh, the present average daily ridership for each and the targets set and achieved for network length and ridership, city- wise including Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Noida and Ghaziabad; (b) the status and projected timelines for completion of ongoing metro phases including Lucknow Phase-2, Kanpur corridors and Agra Phase-2, details of cost overruns or delays, if any and the extent to which completion targets have been met; (c) the status of new metro/rapid transit projects currently under planning or Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage in Uttar Pradesh including Lucknow-Kanpur RRTS, Meerut Metro and Gorakhpur Metro along with their expected commencement timelines and targets set and achieved; and (d) the financial and technical support provided by the Union Government for metro and rapid transit projects in Uttar Pradesh along with the extent to which set targets for project completion and operational efficiency have been achieved? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU) (a) The details of current operational length of metro and RRTS networks in Uttar Pradesh along with average daily ridership are given in Annexure-I. (b) The Lucknow metro Phase-1B from Charbagh to Vasantkunj of 11.165 route Km at a cost of Rs. 5,801.05 Crore have been sanctioned in September, 2025 with projected completion period of 5 years from date of sanction. …2/--2- The Kanpur Metro Rail Project of 32.38 route Km at a cost 11,076.48 Crore and Agra Metro Rail Project of 29.4 route Km at a cost of 8,379.62 Crore have already been sanctioned. Presently 15 km of metro network in Kanpur and 6 km of metro network in Agra are operational. UP Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL), which is implementing agency for metro projects in Lucknow, Kanpur and Agra has informed that there is no cost overrun in these projects. (c) ‘Urban planning’ is a State subject, therefore, the respective State Governments are responsible for planning and initiating urban transport infrastructure including metro and Regional Rapid Transit system Projects (RRTS). Central Government has issued National Urban Transport Policy 2006, The Metro Rail Policy 2017, Transit Oriented Development Policy 2017, Value Capture Financing Policy, Appraisal Guidelines for Metro Projects, Standardization guidelines, Report on Benchmarking of Cost Estimation of Metro Rail Projects etc. for systematic and sustainable development of Metro and RRTS Projects in country including that of State of Uttar Pradesh. As per extant policy, RRTS project are planned for implementation only in NCR. Lucknow- Kanpur is not a part of NCR. Meerut metro rail system of 21.15 Km is integral part of already sanctioned Delhi- Meerut RRTS project. Metro projects including that of Gorakhpur are cost intensive requiring extensive examination at different level in Central Government. Metro project proposals of different cities are prioritized for approval based on many factors like size of population, peak hour traffic, development plans etc. Further, the approval of such proposal is always dependent upon feasibility of proposal and availability of resources to ensure long term sustainability of such projects. (d) Financial support provided by Central Government for Lucknow Phase-IA, Kanpur, Agra & Delhi-Meerut RRTS Project are as per table at Annexure-II. *****Annexure I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA QUESTION NO. 3148 FOR ANSWER ON 18.12.2025 REGARDING METRO RAIL NETWORK IN UTTAR PRADESH ASKED BY SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ. THE DETAILS OF CURRENT OPERATIONAL LENGTH OF METRO NETWORKS IN UTTAR PRADESH, AVERAGE DAILY RIDERSHIP, CITY- WISE: S. No. Name of Metro Rail State City Total Operational Average Daily Project Length Length (in Ridership (in Kms) Kms) 1. Lucknow Metro Rail Uttar Pradesh Lucknow 22.878 22.878 78,000 Project 2. Kanpur Metro Rail Kanpur 32.38 15.00 Partial section is Project operational 3. Agra Metro Rail Agra 29.4 6.00 Partial section is Project operational 4. Noida Metro Rail Noida 29.707 29.707 68,869 Project 5. Delhi Metro Noida 17.761 17.761 5,80,000 (footfalls) Corridors in Noida 6. Delhi Metro Ghaziabad 11.9 11.9 2,03,000 (footfalls) Corridors in Ghaziabad 7. Delhi Meerut (RRTS) Ghaziabad 68.65 47.00 Partial section is in Ghaziabad and and Meerut operational Meerut Total 212.676 150.246ANNEXURE II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF THE LOK SABHA QUESTION NO. 3148 FOR ANSWER ON 18.12.2025 REGARDING METRO RAIL NETWORK IN UTTAR PRADESH ASKED BY SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ. THE DETAILS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TO UTTAR PRADESH FOR METRO & RRTS PROJECT: Rs. In Crore S. Name of Metro Rail/ RRTS Project Fund released by GoI No. till date 1. Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-IA 4,802.00 2. Kanpur Metro Rail Project 6,174.61 3. Agra Metro Rail Project 3,741.51 4. Noida Metro Rail Project 970.62 5. Delhi Meerut RRTS Corridor (including Ghaziabad 20,718.65 and Meerut stretch)