Kanpur Metro achieves second tunnel breakthrough of Corridor 1

Kanpur, India (Metro Rail Today): The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) today recorded the second breakthrough of Corridor 1  (IIT-Kanpur to Naubasta) of Kanpur Metro Rail Project. Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) 'Tatya' reached Nayaganj after constructing 1005 meter long tunnel from Bada Chauraha. 

The 'Tatya' TBM was launched in August, 2022 from Bada Chauraha. Earlier, 'Nana' TBM, which was constructing tunnel in this section, reached Nayaganj from Bada Chauraha on December 6, 2022 after completing the construction of downline tunnel.

So far ‘Tatya’ Tunnel Boring Machine has erected 718 rings while arriving at the retrieval shaft at Nayaganj. Till the time the TBM machine is retrieved from the retrieval shaft, 7 more rings will be erected. The tunnel was built passing under the busiest areas of the city, which also had many old buildings, which is a great achievement in itself. In this way tunnel construction work of both 'upline' and 'downline' tunnels between Bada Chauraha to Nayaganj is now complete.

“This breakthrough by Tatya TBM is a very proud moment for us. TBMs 'Nana' and 'Tatya' are leading us to fulfill the dream of world class metro system in Kanpur. The route between Chunniganj and Nayaganj is one of the busiest routes in the city. With the help of these state-of-the-art TBMs, we have been able to construct underground tunnels passing through the heart of the city with complete safety without affecting the traffic on the roads," commented Sushil Kumar, Managing Director, UPMRC. 

"The civil construction work on Kanpur Central-Transport Nagar underground section and Baradevi-Naubasta elevated section of the first corridor is also progressing at a fast pace. It is my firm belief that our team with their dedication and commitment will be able to achieve the set goals in the stipulated time in the future as well,” he added.

'Tatya' will now be retrieved from the retrieval shaft built at Phoolbagh-Nayaganj metro station. The 'Nana' TBM, which completed tunnel construction in the month of December, has already been retrieved from the retrieval shaft. Soon both these machines will be launched from the launching shaft made in Chunniganj and then both these TBMs will construct tunnel till Bada Chauraha via Naveen Market.