The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) has invited EPC tenders for the Vijayawada Metro Phase-1 project. The initiative, estimated at 4,150 INR-Crore, spans approximately 38.4 Km across two corridors.
The proposed Vijayawada Metro Phase-1 will also include 32 elevated stations and one underground station. Corridor 1 will run from Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) to Gannavaram, covering 25.95 Km with 22 stations. Corridor 2 will stretch from PNBS to Penamaluru, spanning 12.45 Km with 12 stations. Additionally, a 4.7 Km double-decker flyover is planned along NH-16 to optimise space and traffic flow.
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The Vijayawada Metro Phase-1 will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The project aims for completion within 30 months, with the flyover targeted for 24 months. Spain-based TYPSA Consultancy has been appointed as the general consultant. It will oversee planning, design, and construction to ensure global standards.
Funding will come from a joint venture model: 20% each from the Central and State governments, and 60% via soft loans backed by Central guarantees. Meanwhile, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) will contribute nearly 3,497 INR-Crore as the state’s share.
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