Kanpur Metro: IIT to Naubasta Corridor Nears Completion, Trial Runs Soon

• Kanpur Metro's first corridor, connecting IIT Kanpur to Naubasta, is nearing full completion, with trial runs set to begin this month.
• The 23.8 km corridor features 21 stations, including 14 elevated and 7 underground, designed to connect North and South Kanpur.
• Trial runs from Kanpur Central to Naubasta are aimed for January 26, involving extensive technical checks of tracks, signals, and speed.
• This expansion will bring metro services to densely populated areas like Jhakarkati Bus Adda, Transport Nagar, and Kidwai Nagar.
• The full operationalization of the corridor promises significant relief from traffic congestion, reduced travel time, and lower pollution in Kanpur.

Why It Matters: Kanpur Metro's first corridor from IIT to Naubasta is almost complete, promising major relief from traffic.