L&T Wins Contract To Design, Build Agra Metro Line-2 From Kalindi Vihar To Cantonment

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on Wednesday (16 October) that it has been awarded the contract to design and construct Agra Metro Phase 1, Line-2 by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRCL). The project is expected to cost between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 crore and will be executed by L&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure division.

The project will involve constructing a 15.09 km elevated viaduct, 14 stations, and a 2.61 km depot along the metro stretch from Kalindi Vihar to Agra Cantonment.

Additionally, the work includes designing and building key metro infrastructure from Sadar Bazar to PAC Depot. The scope of the project also encompasses mechanical and electrical installations, along with architectural finishes for the stations.

S V Desai, Whole-time Director and Senior Executive Vice-President (Infrastructure) at L&T, highlighted the company's ongoing contribution to modernising India’s metro networks, reports Business Standard.

"L&T remains at the forefront of urban infrastructure development and contributes to the modernisation of India's metro networks in line with its strategic goals. This project will leverage L&T’s extensive expertise in engineering and high-quality execution,” Desai said in a statement.