Gorakhpur Metro

Gorakhpur Metro

Overview
Owner	Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation
Area served	Gorakhpur
Locale	Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Transit type	Metrolite
Number of lines	2 (Proposed)
Number of stations	27 (Phase 1)
Operation
Character	Elevated & Underground
Train length	2 Coaches
Technical
System length	27.41 km
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The Gorakhpur Metro is a light rapid transit system proposed for the city of Gorakhpur, India. The total system will be consisting of 2 corridors covering a distance of 27.84 kilometres (17.03 mi) and both corridor will have 27 metro station. Estimated ₹4672 Cr will be spent on this project. The feasibility study of metro rail in Gorakhpur has been prepared by RITES to control the traffic woes and congestion which are hampering the growth, development and prosperity of the city. The officials of Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) and Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) have done meeting on 28 Feb 2019 to finalize the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The depot will be constructed in Suba Bazar and Muglaha.

Routes

Corridor 1:

The first line would be constructed from Shyam Nagar to MMM Technical university that cover 15.14 km of distance and comprises 14 stations.

Corridor 2:

The second line would be constructed from Gulriha to Nausarh Chauraha that covers 12.70 km of distance and comprises 13 stations.

Status update

• October 2020: The Gorakhpur Metro's Detail Project Report (DPR) has been approved by the Uttar Pradesh government through cabinet by-circulation. The project will cost Rs 4672 crore. After the approval of the state government, the DPR will be sent to the central government.As soon as the approval from the Union Cabinet, construction work will start in Gorakhpur.