India, April 11 -- Kanpur

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has approved the commencement of passenger services on the Kanpur Metro stretch between Moti Jheel and Kanpur Central under Corridor-1, which runs from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta, said the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).

As the metro is ready for its operations, the Prime minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the underground part of corridor 1 soon.

While the clearance follows a detailed inspection conducted on March 20 and 21, during which the CMRS assessed the metro track, tunnel, stations, ramp, viaduct, tunnel ventilation and signalling systems. A speed trial was also carried out. The primary focus of the inspection was on passenger safety, ...