Vijayawada Metro Rail Project: EPC Tenders Invited for 38.4 Km Phase 1 | 32 Stations Planned

Vijayawada Metro Rail Phase 1: Tenders Open for 38.4 km Across Two Corridors

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (APMRC) has officially invited EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) tenders for the Vijayawada Metro Rail Phase 1 Project. The upcoming metro infrastructure project will span 38.4 km, connecting key parts of Vijayawada through two major corridors.

📍 Project Overview – Phase 1 Corridors

Corridor 1:

📌 From: Nehru Bus Stand

📌 To: Gannavaram Bus Stand

📌 Key Feature: Includes a 4.7 km double-decker flyover.

Corridor 2:

📌 From: Bus Station

📌 To: Penamaluru

The phase will include:

✅ 32 Elevated Metro Stations

✅ 1 Underground Metro Station

🏗️ Tender Details & Execution

The tenders have been floated under the EPC model, ensuring streamlined engineering, procurement, and construction processes by single contractors for better project execution and cost efficiency.

This announcement follows a similar tender process recently initiated for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s focus on boosting urban mobility.

🗺️ Metro Connectivity and Urban Development

The Vijayawada Metro is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, improve last-mile connectivity, and enhance public transportation in the city. With strategically planned routes, the metro aims to serve high-density corridors and interlink major bus terminals, key business zones, and residential areas.

📢 Stay Updated

For official updates, project timelines, and bid details, contractors and stakeholders can visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation.