Rapid transit system in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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The Allahabad Metro, officially known as Prayagraj Metro, is a proposed rapid transit system for the city of Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] The proposed system will consist of two lines, an east-west line from Bamrauli to Jhunsi, and a north-south line from Shantipuram in Phaphamau to Naini. 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.
Status updates[]
Feb 2021: Central government rejected proposal of Allahabad Metro due to low population area.
Feb 2019: UP government has allocated ₹ 175 Cr to start preliminary work in budget[2]
Mar 2019:Detailed Project Report (DPR) provided to state government for approval by Prayagraj Development Authority.[3]
