Vijayawada’s ‘Green Metro’: An important step in updating the state’s urban transportation system has been taken with the official approval of the first stages of metro rail projects in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada by the Andhra Pradesh government. These projects, which have a total investment of ₹22,507 crore, demonstrate the state’s dedication to improving mobility, easing traffic, and encouraging environmentally friendly transportation options.

Project Investment:

With a projected cost of ₹11,009 crore, the Vijayawada Metro Rail project would similarly be developed in stages. Two corridors, Gannavaram to Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) and PNBS to Penamaluru, would make up Phase I. Together, they will span 38.40 kilometers and have 34 stations. A third corridor from PNBS to Amaravati’s Reservoir Station is anticipated in the next phase.

Phases & Routes:
The Vijayawada Metro will be developed in the different phases. This is going to connect the important places in the city and the nearby towns. In this development the government is focused to develop in the two phases and it is also expected that the work is going to start soon.

In the phase 1A the development is going to start from Gannavaram to Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS). This is going to be around 25.90 kms, in this almost 22 stations which includes Gannavaram, Vijayawada Railway Station, Ramavarappadu.

In the phase 1B the development is going to begin from PNBS to Penamaluru which is going to be approximately 12.5 kms with 11 stations. In this the most popular stops are going to be Benz Circle, Poranki, Penamaluru.

The phase 2 the development is going to be from PNBS to Amaravati which is going to be approximately 27.8 kms which includes 18 stations with 16 underground.

Vijayawada Stations in All Phases:
Gannavaram – PNBS (Phase 1A) – 25.90 km
1. Gannavaram Bus Stand
2. Gannavaram
3. Yogashram
4. Airport
5. Kesarapalle
6. Velpuru
7. Gudavali
8. Sri Chaitanya College
9. Nidamanuru Railway Station
10. Nidamanuru
11. Enikepadu
12. MBT Center
13. Prasadampadu
14. Ramavarappadu Ring
15. Gunadala
16. Padavalarevu
17. Machavaram Down
18. Seetharampuram Signal
19. Besant Road
20. Railway Station East
21. Railway Station South
22. PNBS

PNBS – Penamaluru (Phase 1B) – 12.5 km
1. PNBS
2. Victoria Jubilee Museum
3. Municipal Stadium
4. Tikkle Road
5. Benz Circle
6. Auto Nagar
7. Ashok Nagar
8. Krishna Nagar
9. Kanuru Centre
10. Tadigadapa
11. Poranki
12. Penamaluru
13. PNBS – Amaravati (Phase 2) – 27.8 km

Starting Point: PNBS (Interchange with Phase 1B)

1. Mahanadu
2. Krishna Canal Junction
3. Polkampadu
4. Undavalli Centre
5. Undavalli
6. Venkata Palem (East)
7. Venkata Palem (West)
8. Tallaya Palem
9. Mandadam
10. Uddandrayuni Palem
11. Lingaya Palem
12. The Square Station
13. Central Park Station
14. Ceremonial Space Station
15. Assembly Station
16. FG Station
17. GH Station
18. Amaravathi Reservoir Station

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Green Metro in Andhra Pradesh:
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model will be used to carry out both projects, with the Center providing 40% of the funds and private developers providing the remaining 60%. This methodology seeks to promote private sector involvement and guarantee effective project execution.

The “Green Metro” concept, which aims to achieve near-zero carbon emissions and minimize environmental effect, is one of the Visakhapatnam Metro’s distinguishing features. The project design incorporates sustainable practices like using energy-efficient lighting and equipment, deploying regenerative braking systems in trains, and placing solar photovoltaic panels on station rooftops and viaducts. Additionally, metro stations are being designed to satisfy the Indian Green Building Council’s Platinum certification requirements, demonstrating a strong focus on environmental responsibility.

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