The Orange Line (Line 1) ( hi, ऑरेंज लाइन) is a metro rail line of the

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, a

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system in Kanpur,

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. The priority section of the line was inaugurated on December 28, 2021, by the prime minister of India,

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. This line is the first line of the

to be operationalized. In the first phase, a section of the route was opened, which is fully elevated. 9 stations were also opened on this priority section of the line as well. The total length of the route will be of which will be elevated, and will be underground. The line will have a total of 21 stations when the entire line is commissioned.

List of stations

References

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List of stations

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