Tunnel boring machine (TBM) S-1408A achieved the first breakthrough at Agriculture University station for package KNPCC-11 under the Kanpur metro rail project on January 23, 2025. TBM S-1408A, also known as TBM Gomti, was commissioned in October 2024 at Rawatpur station and travelled 622 metres till Agriculture University station.
Package KNPCC-11 involves design and construction of a twin tunnel by shield TBM, tunnel by cut and cover, underground ramp at Agriculture Depot for main line and depot connections, and three underground metro stations viz. Rawatpur, Kakadeo and Double Pullia on corridor 2. The package was awarded to the joint venture (JV) of Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) and Gülermak Ağır Sanayi İnşaat ve Taahhüt A.Ş in December 2023.
The Kanpur metro project involves the development of a 33 km long metro rail system in Uttar Pradesh at an investment of Rs 110.76 billion.