Kanpur Metro progressing at a rapid pace, recently the casting of mid-slab of Rawatpur underground station under Corridor-2 (Agriculture University to Barra – 8) has started. This development reflects the rapid pace of work being undertaken to enhance urban mobility and infrastructure in Kanpur.
More Details:
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC), the nodal agency for the Kanpur Metro project, is making significant strides with the commencement of mid-slab casting at Rawatpur underground station along Corridor-2 (Agriculture University to Barra-8). Rawatpur station, constructed using the top-down method, will feature four floors and serve as a vital interchange, seamlessly connecting Corridors 1 and 2. Once completed, it will allow passengers to efficiently switch trains, enhancing connectivity and convenience across the metro network.
Importance of Rawatpur Station:
- Rawatpur station is proposed as an interchange station of Corridor – 1 & 2. The station building for Corridor – 1 has been proposed as elevated and for Corridor-2 as underground. Alternatively a steel span of 45m may also be provided.
- Most likely, the elevated stretch will be constructed prior to the underground stretch and hence, a special span configuration of 34m + 45m + 34m by Cantilever construction method is proposed to accommodate future construction of the underground station by cut & cover method without causing any disruption to elevated structures of Corridor-1 and train operations.
Brief about Corridor-2:
- The proposed MRTS alignment of Corridor-2 starts from Agriculture University along VIP Road. The alignment heads in the South direction passing through UPSRTC workshop, Mathura – Kanpur Railway tracks at Rawatpur Railway station and private properties of R.S. Puram.
- To integrate with Corridor-1 and with a view to provide scope for future Northward extension of Corridor-2, Rawatpur has become an obligatory point for Corridor-2.
- After touching Rawatpur, alignment negotiates reverse curve and aligns along Rawatpur Main Road up to Double Pulia and thereafter, it runs along Vijay Nagar – Kalyanpur Road.
- Further, the alignment of Corridor-2 runs along Barra-7 Road and crosses elevated Jhansi Kanpur Highway. Further, the alignment runs along the green belt and terminates at Barra-8. The alignment passes through Barra-3, Barra-7 and Barra-8 areas.
- The total length of Corridor-2 is about 8.6 Km having 3.977 Km as elevated, Switch Over Ramp in a length of 413m from (-) 8.0m to (+) 7.5m for Underground to Elevated portion followed by 4.210 Km as Elevated.
- Total of 9 stations have been proposed for the corridor which includes 4 as underground namely, Agriculture University, Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pulia and 5 as elevated namely, Vijay Nagar Chauraha, Govind Nagar, Barra Road, Barra – 7 and Barra – 8.
Conclusion:
The swift progress at Rawatpur underground station exemplifies UPMRC’s commitment to delivering the Kanpur Metro project on schedule. As construction advances, this crucial interchange will play a key role in transforming urban transit in Kanpur, offering residents a more efficient, interconnected, and modern transportation system.
Source: UPMRC | Images Credit: UPMRC
