The History of Metro in Uttar Pradesh starts with Lucknow Metro when It began its commercial operation on 5 September 2017.Currently there are 6 cities in Uttar Pradesh with available metro network including Ghaziabad which is connected with Delhi metro's Red line and Blue Line.
There are 4 Authorities responsible to run 6 Metro networks
- UPMRC for Lucknow Metro, Kanpur Metro, Agra Metro
- NMRC for Noida Metro
- DMRC for Metro lines in Ghaziabad
- NCRTC for Meerut Metro
Metro Network summaries[edit | edit source]
- Lucknow Metro: Operational since 2017, Lucknow Metro is first metro network in UP.
- Kanpur Metro: Launched recently, Kanpur Metro is the one of the fastest build and network in the country.
- Meerut Metro: Operated by NCRTC, Meerut Metro is part of a broader regional transit plan integrated with Delhi Metro and Delhi-Meerut RRTS, allowing riders to buy direct tickets to any Delhi Metro station via the Namo Bharat App. Its the fastest metro in the country [1]
- Noida Metro: The Largest metro network in UP also called Aqua Line connects Noida and Greater Noida, and its integration with Delhi Metro facilitates convenient commuter interchange.[2]
| Sr.No. | City | Metro Name | Operated by | Connected with | Integrated with | System Length (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucknow | Lucknow Metro | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) | Connected with Indian Railways but not integrated | NA | 22.87 |
| 2 | Kanpur | Kanpur Metro | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) | Connected with Indian Railways but not integrated | NA | 16.0 |
| 3 | Noida / Greater Noida | Noida Metro | Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) | Connected with DMRC Blue line via Sky Bridge | None | 29.7 |
| 4 | Agra | Agra Metro | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) | Planned connectivity with Indian Railways and ISBT | None | 6 |
| 5 | Meerut | Meerut Metro | National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) | Delhi Metro Pink Line, Blue Line, Red line | Delhi Metro, Delhi-Meerut RRTS (Riders can buy direct tickets to any Delhi Metro station from Namo Bharat App) | 23.6 |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "National Capital Region Transport Corporation". Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "Noida Metro Rail Corporation". Retrieved 2025-09-17.