Kanpur Metro: Corridor 1 moves towards completion
FS Engineering plays a leading role in reaching another major milestone in India
Kanpur, India, 14 July 2026
A significant new achievement strengthens FS Engineering’s presence in the international railway infrastructure and mass rapid transit market. In India, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has successfully completed the final safety inspection of the Kanpur Central–Naubasta section, the last segment of Kanpur Metro’s Corridor 1, paving the way for the full operational launch of the entire line.
It also marks an important milestone for FS Engineering, which since 2020 has been providing General Consultancy services, together with the Spanish company Typsa, for the Kanpur and Agra metro projects in support of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). The scope of work includes technical coordination and monitoring of the various project phases, helping ensure compliance with international standards of quality, safety, and reliability.
During the inspection, the CMRS team reviewed all major infrastructure systems, including track works, traction power systems, signalling and telecommunications, collision prevention systems, emergency procedures, fire protection equipment, and station facilities. Dynamic train tests and operational performance assessments were also carried out.
With the expected final approval for commercial operations, Corridor 1 will reach its full configuration across approximately 23.5 kilometres between IIT Kanpur and Naubasta, expanding this way the network from 14 to 21 stations through the commissioning of seven new stations, including the underground stations of Jhakarkati and Transport Nagar and the elevated stations of Baradevi, Kidwai Nagar, Vasant Vihar, Baudh Nagar, and Naubasta.
The project plays a strategic role in urban mobility for one of the largest cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The line connects the IIT Kanpur campus, one of India’s most prestigious academic institutions, with the residential and industrial districts in the southern part of the city. It also provides seamless interconnectivity with Kanpur Central Railway Station and the Jhakarkati bus terminal.
By doing so, it will significantly reduce traffic congestion on the city’s main roads, offering approximately 150,000 daily commuters a safe, air-conditioned, and accessible travel experience.
Once completed, the corridor will make it possible to cross the city in around 40 minutes, providing an efficient and sustainable alternative to road transport while helping reduce urban congestion and emissions. Forecasts indicate a substantial increase in public transport usage, supported by a system designed to serve residential areas, universities, hospitals, business districts, and major interchange hubs.
The Kanpur project confirms FS Engineering’s ability to export integrated engineering expertise and railway know-how to highly complex international environments. Through its contribution to large-scale infrastructure programmes, the company supports the development of modern, safe, and sustainable transport systems, reinforcing the FS Group’s position as a trusted partner in shaping the mobility of the future beyond Italy’s borders.
The successful outcome of the Corridor 1 inspection therefore represents not only a decisive step towards the line’s entry into service, but also a tangible example of Italian engineering excellence applied to one of the most ambitious urban mobility programmes currently underway in India.