The Prayagraj Metrolite, formerly Allahabad Metro, is a proposed light rail system for the city of Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] The proposed system will consist of two lines, an east–west line from Manauri to Trivenipuram, and a north–south line from Shantipuram in Jalalapur to Karchana. Both lines will be about 20 kilometres (12 mi) long. There will be a total of 39 stations, 20 on the east–west line and 19 on the north–south line. The project is expected to cost ₹8000 crore.[2]
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| Prayagraj Metrolite | |
|---|---|
 UPMRC Logo | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation |
| Locale | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Transit type | Light rail |
| Number of lines | 2 |
| Number of stations | 39 |
| Website | https://www.lmrcl.com/ |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 2099 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 40 km (25 mi) |
Status updates
- Feb 2019: UP government allocates ₹ 175 Cr to start preliminary work in budget[3]
- Mar 2019: Detailed Project Report (DPR) provided to state government for approval by Prayagraj Development Authority.[4]
- July 2021: State government approves the light rail metro system for Prayagraj.[2]
- July 2024 : Central government reject proposal of metro system in Prayagraj.
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