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The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has initiated the e-tendering process for Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro project, marking a major step towards bolstering urban connectivity in the region. This phase, spanning 38.4 km, will feature elevated corridors with 28 stations across two key corridors. The project will be executed on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) basis and incorporates plans for intermodal integration with existing transport modes.
The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has opened e-tenders for Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail Project, indicating the state's progression towards enhanced public transportation infrastructure. The tendering process, launched earlier this week, covers the construction of 38.4 km of elevated metro track, which is to be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. Advertisement
The planned network will comprise two elevated corridors. Corridor 1 is designed to run from the Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) to Penamaluru, spanning 24 km. Corridor 2 will connect PNBS to the proposed Rail Terminal near Gannavaram, covering a length of 14.4 km. Together, the two corridors will feature a total of 28 elevated stations, aiming to improve urban mobility and ease congestion in Vijayawada and its surrounding areas.
According to officials, the metro system will be developed using standard gauge rolling stock and will integrate seamlessly with various modes of transport. The inclusion of intermodal facilities at key locations such as PNBS and the railway station will ensure convenient transfers between metro, bus and rail services.
The APMRC is overseeing the project implementation, and the approach involves a comprehensive integration of urban transit strategies to promote sustainable and efficient commuting. With the project being executed under the EPC model, the selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects from design to construction, thereby ensuring a streamlined delivery process.
This initiative is part of the state government's broader agenda to develop metro systems across major cities in Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Vijayawada. The long-term objective is to establish reliable and environment-friendly public transport alternatives across urban clusters.
The EPC framework is expected to facilitate efficiency in both planning and execution, strengthening public infrastructure in the long run. This development is aligned with Andhra Pradesh's broader vision of transforming its urban centres through sustainable transit solutions.
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