1. What is Agra Metro Yellow Line?
Yellow Line runs from Sikandra to Taj East Gate. The open passenger stretch is Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar, opened 6 March 2024.
These answers summarise public passenger practice. They are not bye-laws. If a gate display, station poster or official app disagrees, the operator wins.
2. Who operates Agra Metro?
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
3. When did Agra Metro open?
The priority Yellow Line stretch was inaugurated on 6 March 2024.
4. Which Agra Metro line is operational now?
The Yellow Line priority corridor from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar.
5. How long is the open stretch?
About 5.2 km between Taj East Gate and Mankameshwar, with six passenger stations reported in public sources.
6. How long will Yellow Line be when complete?
About 14.25 km from Sikandra to Taj East Gate.
7. How long is Blue Line planned to be?
About 15.4 km from Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar, fully elevated and still under construction.
8. How many Phase 1 stations are planned?
Public network tables usually show around 13 Yellow Line stations and about 15 Blue Line stations, totalling close to 28 stops depending on future stations.
9. What is the nearest metro station to the Taj Mahal?
Taj East Gate and Taj Mahal stations are the closest references. Walking time depends on the ASI gate you use.
10. Which station is best for Fatehabad Road hotels?
Fatehabad Road station sits on the hotel strip. Shaheed Captain Shubham Gupta (Basai) is also useful for nearby guest houses.
11. Which station is nearest Agra Fort?
Dr. Ambedkar Chowk and Mankameshwar are the usual public references for the Fort / old-city edge. Confirm the last-mile walk.
12. Does metro go to Agra Cantt railway station today?
Blue Line is planned to start at Agra Cantt but is under construction. Do not treat it as a boarding point yet.
13. Does metro go to ISBT today?
ISBT is a planned Yellow Line station, still listed as under construction in public sources.
14. Does metro go to Sikandra / Akbar’s Tomb today?
Sikandra is a planned Yellow Line terminal. Until commissioning, use other city transport.
15. How do I buy an Agra Metro ticket?
Buy a token at the counter or TVM, or a QR ticket in the official UPMRC app, then scan at the gate.
16. Can I pay with UPI?
Counters and apps in UPMRC networks commonly accept UPI. Carry a backup method if the network drops.
17. How do I use a QR ticket?
Open the live QR, raise brightness, scan at entry and keep the same ticket for exit. Time-bound screenshots can fail.
18. Do I keep the token until exit?
Yes. You need the same token, QR or card to leave the paid area.
19. What if the gate does not open?
Do not jump. Go to customer care with the ticket or card. Incomplete taps can lock the next trip.
20. How do I recharge a smart card?
Recharge at an operational station counter or supported bank/app channel. Wait for the success message before you tap.
21. What is NCMC?
National Common Mobility Card — a RuPay contactless product that can store transit value and, on some bank cards, a retail balance.
22. What is GoSmart Agra Metro Card?
A bank-issued NCMC-style prepaid card described by SBI and UPMRC for tap-and-go at UPMRC gates.
23. Is there a 10% smart-card discount?
Public fare tables often show about 10% off token slabs. Confirm the charged fare on the gate display.
24. What is the minimum token fare?
Explainers commonly list ₹10 for a one-station hop. Treat it as indicative until you see the official chart.
25. What is the fare for 2 stations?
Often listed around ₹15 token / about ₹13.50 on smart card.
26. What is the fare for 3 to 6 stations?
Often listed around ₹20 token / ₹18 on smart card.
27. Are children free on Agra Metro?
Many UPMRC networks allow free travel below a published height (often 90 cm). Ask the counter; do not guess at the gate.
28. Is there a tourist day pass?
There may not be a branded Taj tourist pass. Two QR tickets or a small smart-card load is the usual visitor pattern.
29. Is there a student pass?
No permanent student product is guaranteed on this portal. Watch official circulars.
30. Is there a senior citizen concession?
Ask the counter for any concession in force that day. Do not assume an old year’s table still applies.
31. Can I buy tickets from a hotel agent?
No. Hotel photocopies and WhatsApp PDFs are not valid tickets.
32. What are typical metro timings?
Public explainers commonly say about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Confirm last train on the official app.
33. How frequent are trains?
Peak intervals are often described around 7–10 minutes, off-peak 10–15 minutes on the open stretch.
34. Is the last train the same at every station?
No. Mid-station last trains leave earlier than terminal last trains.
35. Do trains run on Sundays?
Metro usually runs daily, but festival or maintenance windows can change. Check the operator.
36. Do trains run on Holi or Diwali?
Special instructions may be published. Crowd and security screening can be slower. Do not assume extra late-night service.
37. How many coaches are on a train?
Yellow Line trains are widely described as three-coach Alstom MOVIA-family sets.
38. What is the top speed?
Public technical notes mention up to about 90 km/h; average speed is much lower because of station stops.
39. What gauge and power does Agra Metro use?
Standard gauge 1,435 mm with 750 V DC third rail.
40. Are trains driverless?
Do not assume driverless operation. Follow onboard staff and PA instructions.
41. Is there a women coach?
UPMRC services typically mark a reserved coach. Stand under the platform pictogram.
42. Can men sit in the women coach with family?
Follow staff instructions. The reserved coach is a safety feature, not a suggestion for men travelling alone.
43. Is Agra Metro safe at night?
Stations are staffed and camera-covered during traffic hours. Do not wait on dark unpaid streets after last train. Call 112 if needed.
44. Is there CCTV?
Yes, stations and trains in modern UPMRC systems are camera-covered.
45. What is emergency number 112?
India’s national emergency number for police, fire and medical coordination.
46. What is the metro helpline?
Public lists often show 0562-2653225. Confirm on the official site if it changes.
47. How do I get medical help on a station?
Tell the nearest staff member. For an ambulance use 108 or 112.
48. What if someone harasses me?
Move toward other passengers, inform staff at the next station, and call 112.
49. Are pets allowed?
Generally no, except trained assistance animals where rules permit. Ask security.
50. Can I carry a large suitcase?
Oversized tourist luggage may be refused. Store bags at the hotel when visiting the Taj.
51. Can I eat or smoke on the train?
No. Bye-laws generally prohibit eating, smoking and littering.
52. Can I film inside the station?
Casual photos are common, but do not obstruct gates or film other passengers without consent. Security may restrict photography.
53. Escalator rules?
Hold the rail, no running, no prams if a lift is available, stand as marked.
54. Are stations wheelchair accessible?
They are designed with lifts and tactile paving. If a lift is out, ask staff — do not use an escalator with a wheelchair.
55. Is parking available at every station?
No. Underground central boxes often have little public parking. Suburban and terminal stations are better candidates.
56. Should tourists drive to Taj East Gate for parking?
Usually no. Hotel parking plus a short walk or e-rickshaw is calmer than circling the East Gate crush.
57. How do I report a lost phone?
Tell station staff before leaving the paid area, note train time and coach, then follow lost-and-found. File a police report for high-value devices.
58. Can this website recover my bag?
No. Official lost property is handled by UPMRC, not agrametro.org.
59. How do I complain about staff or a refund?
Use station customer care and official UPMRC channels. This portal’s form does not create an operator ticket.
60. Is Wi-Fi available?
Do not depend on it. Download QR tickets on mobile data before you enter.
61. Will my phone have signal underground?
Signal can be weak. Keep tickets downloaded and a power bank for tourist days.
62. Can I take a bicycle on the train?
Folding bikes may be restricted. Assume no until an official notice says otherwise.
63. Are e-scooters allowed in coaches?
Generally no for rideable devices. Follow security.
64. What should I not do near the third rail?
Never enter the trackbed. Third-rail power is lethal.
65. What if a train stops in a tunnel?
Wait for the PA. Do not force doors or walk the tunnel unless staff instruct an evacuation.
66. Can I use lifts during a fire alarm?
No. Use stairs and follow exit signs.
67. Where is the planned Yellow–Blue interchange?
Public maps often show Agra College / St John’s area.
68. What is Mankameshwar station for?
Old-city temple and Jama Masjid catchment, and the current northern end of the open priority corridor.
69. What is Medical College station for?
SN Medical College and hospital belt. Still listed under construction.
70. What is Raja Ki Mandi station for?
Markets and the railway pocket. Under construction.
71. What is RBS College station for?
Campus catchment toward Delhi Gate / Sanjay Place edge. Under construction.
72. When will Blue Line open?
No date on this portal is official. Wait for a UPMRC commissioning circular.
73. When will Sikandra station open?
Same rule: only an official notice counts.
74. Why are some sections underground?
Heritage and Taj Trapezium Zone constraints, plus dense old-city geometry.
75. Did the Supreme Court have a role?
Yes. Public reports describe conditional clearances before construction could accelerate.
76. Who built the trains?
Alstom MOVIA-family rolling stock is widely reported for the Yellow Line, manufactured at Savli, Gujarat.
77. Is Agra Metro part of Smart City work?
Stations are natural smart-mobility nodes. This portal does not speak for the Smart City mission office.
78. How do I apply for Agra Metro jobs?
Only through the URL printed in a UPMRC notification. This website does not accept applications.
79. Where are recruitment PDFs published?
On upmetrorail.com and related official career windows named in the advertisement.
80. Do I pay an agent for a metro job?
Never. Any “verification fee” on Telegram or WhatsApp is a scam.
81. What is the usual selection process?
Online form, computer-based test, medical fitness for some safety posts, then document verification and training.
82. What is a typical age limit?
Post-specific, often 18–28 or 18–30 for many Group C style posts, with relaxations written in that PDF only.
83. Does reservation apply?
Only as written in that advertisement for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-servicemen and PwBD.
84. How do I download an admit card?
From the same official portal used to apply. This site will never host admit cards.
85. Are answer keys on this website?
No. If UPMRC releases a key, use their window. We will not publish “leaked papers”.
86. What documents are needed at DV?
Photo ID, education certificates, category certificates if claimed, and experience letters matching the form.
87. Can I apply for Lucknow Metro and Agra with one form?
Read the notification. City and post codes differ. Do not assume.
88. Is there a physical test?
Some posts may include medical or skill tests. The PDF is the only authority.
89. How do tenders work?
UPMRC e-procurement / CPPP. This site does not sell bid documents.
90. Can I file RTI on this website?
No. Send RTI to the PIO named by UPMRC with the prescribed fee.
91. What is a citizen charter?
A citizen charter usually covers published hours, fare charts, complaint timelines and accessibility for Agra Metro passengers.
92. Can I use metro for a Taj–Fort same-day plan?
Yes, that is the point of the priority corridor. Travel light and keep last-train time in mind.
93. Should I visit Taj at sunrise via metro?
First trains may not match every sunrise slot. Check timetable versus ASI opening hours.
94. Is there a locker for cameras at the station?
Do not assume tourist lockers. Hotel storage is safer for spare bags.
95. Can I take food into the Taj after metro?
ASI rules at the monument are separate from metro bye-laws. Check ASI instructions.
96. Is e-rickshaw available outside stations?
Usually yes in tourist belts. Agree the fare before you sit.
97. Is the portal available in Hindi?
The top bar switches UI strings to Hindi. Long articles remain primarily English with Hindi names.
98. Does the site have dark mode?
Yes. Use the Dark control in the top bar.
99. Can I install this site as an app?
Yes. It is PWA-ready via the browser install prompt on supported phones.
100. Does voice search work?
On browsers that support Web Speech API, the microphone button fills the search box.
101. How is fare estimated here?
By station-count slabs from public explainers. The gate amount is still the official fare.
102. Why do some stations say under construction?
So you do not treat a civil site as a passenger entry.
103. What photos are on Agra Metro pages?
Pages use original travel visuals for stations, tickets, safety and tourist guides.
104. Can I reuse the Agra Metro logo from this site?
Use the on-site branding only with permission. Do not present it as a government emblem.
105. Who should I email for a content correction?
info@agrametro.org via the contact or feedback page.
106. Does feedback change a live train?
No. Operational issues must go to UPMRC.
107. Is the fare calculator a payment gateway?
No. It only estimates. You still buy tickets from official channels.
108. Can I print these pages?
Yes. Print styles hide the header and footer.
109. What map is embedded?
Google Maps search embeds for orientation, not official alignment drawings.
110. Is visitor count official ridership?
No. It is a browser-side counter on this site only.
111. How often is content updated?
The footer shows the last editorial update. Live operations can change the same day.
112. What if a page 404s?
Use the custom 404 page, sitemap or search to find the correct URL.
113. Are there blogs besides station pages?
Yes. Guides cover tickets, Taj access, safety, parking, expansion and green transport.
114. Which page should a first-time tourist open?
Nearest metro to Taj Mahal, then passenger guide, then fare calculator.
115. Which page should a job seeker open?
Recruitment, then careers, then the official UPMRC PDF — never a forwarded screenshot.
116. Can I rely on this site in court or for a visa letter?
No. It is informational. Official letters come only from UPMRC or government offices.
117. What languages does schema use?
Pages declare en-IN and hi-IN where relevant. Primary copy is English.
118. Does Bing indexing need anything extra?
XML sitemap and robots.txt are in the site root for Google and Bing.
119. How do I contact Agra Metro from this site?
Open the Contact page for helpline, email, map and feedback. Live train issues should be reported to station staff.