Agra Metro: TBM Shivaji achieves Second Breakthrough at Taj Mahal Ramp AreaThe Afcons Infrastructure – SAM India Consortium has achieved a significant milestone in the Agra Metro Phase 1 project. Their TBM Shivaji (S-718C) has completed its second breakthrough at the ramp area, marking the completion of a 29.40 km tunnel. This is the third TBM used for the project, constructing twin...
more... tunnels spanning 14.25 km on Line-1's 7.93 km RBS College Ramp – Taj Mahal Ramp section. Shivaji, operational since August 2023, previously completed a 228m tunnel in 54 days and then a 236m tunnel in 42 days. The completion of this tunnel section marks a significant milestone for the Agra Metro project, which aims to begin operations ahead of schedule, in August 2024. The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded the civil construction contract for this section to Afcons – SAM Consortium in March 2022. This section includes twin tunnels connecting seven stations, including Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, SN Medical College, Agra College, Raja ki Mandi, and RBS College. The project is expected to have a total of 11 breakthroughs, with one more pending to complete the Priority Corridor.
Agra Metro Phase 1 project mein Afcons Infrastructure – SAM India Consortium ne ek bada milestone achieve kiya hai. Unka TBM Shivaji (S-718C) ramp area pe apna dusra breakthrough complete karke 29.40 km tunnel bana diya. Yeh project ke liye teesra TBM hai, jisko Line-1 ke 7.93 km RBS College...
more... Ramp – Taj Mahal Ramp section mein 14.25 km lambi twin tunnels banane ke liye use kiya gaya. Shivaji, August 2023 se operational hai, pehle 54 days mein 228m tunnel bana tha aur phir 42 days mein 236m tunnel bana. Is tunnel section ke complete hone se Agra Metro project ke liye bada milestone achieve hua hai, jiska aim August 2024 se pehle operations shuru karna hai. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) ne March 2022 mein Afcons – SAM Consortium ko is section ka civil construction contract award kiya tha. Is section mein twin tunnels hain jismein 7 stations connect hote hain, jismein Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, SN Medical College, Agra College, Raja ki Mandi, aur RBS College include hain. Project mein total 11 breakthroughs hone hai, jismein ek aur Priority Corridor complete karne ke liye pending hai.