The European Investment Bank (EIB) has given its consent to disburse loan for Agra Metro Rail project, thus paving the way for tendering process for the proposed underground section of the priority corridor that is expected to commence shortly.
The underground section of priority corridor of Agra Metro includes Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Jama Masjid Metro stations.
The casting of u-girders for Agra Metro Rail project in Agra began on 28 July 2021 in the presence of Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) Kumar Keshav. He inaugurated the casting at Bamrauli Katara Casting Yard in Agra.