The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation is a joint venture company between the Government of India and the Government of UP, the headquartered of the company is at Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, UP, India. The company was founded on 25 Nov 2013, Monday, and serves the area of Uttar Pradesh. Sushil Kumar is the IRSE Managing Director of the UPMRC. The company’s ownership is with the Government of India and the Government of UP with a 50-50% stake on each side.
The UPMRC company fully operates the Lucknow, Agra, and Kanpur Metro. The Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Bareilly Metro are proposed by UPMRC. The Noida Metro is not operated by UPMRC but it is operated by a separate company Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC). Similarly, the Meerut Metro and Delhi Meerut RRTS are located in UP but they are not operated by UPMRC and are instead operated by the National Capital Region Trasport Corporation (NCRTC).
About UPMRCL
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Type | State Owned SPV |
| Company Name | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Industry | Public Transport |
| Predecessor | Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation |
| Founded | 25 Nov 2013, Monday |
| Headquarter Address | Near Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, 226010, UP, India |
| Contact No. | 0522-2304014 |
| Area served | Uttar Pradesh |
| Key People | Sushil Kumar, IRSE Managing Director |
| Ownership | Government of India (50%) and Government of UP (50%) |
| UPMRC Official Website | https://www.lmrcl.com/ |
History of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited
- The Predecessor of UPMRC is Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC).
- The LMRC was formed as a special purpose vehicle (SPV), by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2013 to build and operate the Lucknow Metro.
- The formation of LMRC was formally approved by the cabinet of Uttar Pradesh Government in June 2013.
- The SPV was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 25 Nov 2013, Monday and got the commencement of the business certificate on 24 December 2013.
- The Authorised Capital of the company was decided to be Rs. 2000 crore (US$250 million.)
- In 2016, to speed up clearance processes for Lucknow Metro, LMRC became a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of UP.
- In 2017, the Lucknow Metro was inaugurated and opened to the public.
- In 2018, LMRC was reconstituted to cover and implement other metro projects in the state and renamed as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.
- In 2021, the Kanpur Metro was open to the public, this was the fastest-built and commissioned metro system in the world built in 24 months.
- On 5th March 2024, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority corridor of the Agra Metro.
Operational Systems of UPMRCL
In Uttar Pradesh, there are four operational systems in the state: Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida Metro, and Delhi Meerut RRTS. The Lucknow, Agra, and Kanpur Metro are operated by UPMRC and the other two, Noida Metro and Delhi Meerut RRTS, are operated by NMRC (Aqua Line) and NCRTC, respectively. Apart from this, the Noida Blue Line and Ghaziabad Blue Line are also there which are part of Delhi Metro and operated by DMRC.
| City | Operated by | Lines | Length (Operational) | Length (Under Construction) | Length (Planned) | Opened | Annual ridership (in million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | UPMRC | 1 | 22.87 km (14.21 mi) | – | 85.00 km (52.82 mi) | 5 Sep 2017 | 22 |
| Kanpur Metro | UPMRC | 1 | 8.728 km (5.423 mi) | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) | 5.4 km (3.4 mi) | 28 Dec 2021 | – |
| Agra Metro | UPMRC | 1 | 5.62 km ( | 6 Mar 2024 | |||
| Total | 2 | 2 | 37.22 KM (23.13 mi) | 8.5 KM (5.3 mi) | 90.4 KM (56.2 mi) | – | 22 |
Under Development Systems of UPMRCL
| System | Locale | State | Service Type | Lines | Stations | Length (Under Construction) | Length (Planned) | Construction Began | Planned Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meerut Metro | Meerut | Uttar Pradesh | Rapid Transit | 2 | 15 | 25 KM (16 mi) | 15 KM (9.3 mi) | 2019 | 2025 |
| Gorakhpur Metro | Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | 2 | 27 | – | 27.41 KM (17.03 mi) | TBD | TBD |
| Bareilly Metro | Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | 1 | 10 | – | 20 KM (12 mi) | TBD | TBD |
| Varanasi Metro | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | 2 | 26 | – | 29.23 KM (18.16 mi) | TBD | TBD |
| Prayagraj Metro | Prayagraj | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | 2 | 39 | – | 42 KM (26 mi) | TBD | TBD |
| Jhansi Metro | Jhansi | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | 2 | 17 | – | 18 KM (11 mi) | TBD | TBD |
| Mathura Metro | Mathura | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | TBD | TBD | – | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Ayodhya Metro | Ayodhya | Uttar Pradesh | Light Rail | TBD | TBD | – | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Services of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Apart from the metro train project in UP, the UPMRC also provides other services, which are as follows-
- Along with operating the metro, the UPMRC also provides consultancy services for metro projects in Uttar Pradesh.
- The UPMRC, in association with RITES, has prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the metro in various cities of Uttar Pradesh.
- The UPMRC is also currently working as an interim consultant for the implementation of the Agra, Praygraj, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur Metro Project.
- Along with this number of ropeway projects are also under the implementation stage including the Varanasi Ropeway Project.
Boards of Directors of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited
| Name | Board Designation |
|---|---|
| Shri Srinivas R. Katikithala | Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, GoI and Chairman, UPMRC |
| Shri P Guruprashad | Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Planning Deptt., GoUP & Nominee Director, GoUP |
| Shri Sushil Kumar | Managing Director, UPMRC |
| Shri Shalabh Goel | MD NCRTC & Nominee Director, GoI |
| Shri Deepak Agarwal | Joint Secretary (Central Vista & W),MoHUA & Nominee Director, GoI |
| Shri Sanjeet | JS & FA MoHUA & Nominee Director, GoI |
| Shri Dhananjaya Singh | ED/Gatti Shankti-2, Railway Board & Nominee Director, GoI |
| Dr. (Smt.) Roshan Jacob | Commissioner Lucknow Division & Nominee Director, GoUP |
| Shri Anil Kumar Sagar | Principal Secretary, Infra and Industrial Development Deptt., GoUP & Nominee Director, GoUP |
| Shri Shahid Manzar Abbas Rizvi | Secretary, Finance Department, GoUP & Nominee Director, GoUP |
| Shri S K Mittal | Director (Finance), UPMRC |
| Shri Chandra Pal Singh | Director (Works and Operations), UPMRC |
| Shri Navin Kumar | Director (Rolling Stock and Systems), UPMRC |
| Shri Prashant Mishra | Director (Operations), UPMRC |
Management Team of UPMRCL
- Shri Srinivas R. Katikithala – Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Gol and Chairman, UPMRC
- Shri Sushil Kumar – Managing Director
- Shri Navin Kumar – Director of Rolling Stock & Systems
- Shri. Sheel Kumar Mittal – Director of Finance
- Shri Chandra Pal Singh – Director of Works and Operations
- Shri Prashant Mishra, Director of Operations
Related FAQs
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Is UPMRC a government or private company?
The UPMRC is a government-owned company, in which the 50% stake is with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and 50% is with the Government of India.
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Who is the MD of UPMRC?
Mr. Sushil Kumar, IRSE, Managing Director
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How many metros are in UP?
There are many metros in UP, some are under development and some are operational.
Operational Metros in UP- Lucknow Metro, Noida Metro (Blue and Aqua Line), Ghaziabad Metro (Blue Line), Kanpur Metro, Delhi Meerut RRTS.
Under Development Metros in UP- Meerut Metro, Agra Metro, Gorakhpur Metro, Bareilly Metro, Varanasi Metro, Prayagraj Metro, Jhansi Metro, Mathura Metro, and Ayodhya Metro.
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Who is the MD of UP Metro?
Mr. Sushil Kumar is the Managing Director (MD) of UP Metro.