Contract Award: Afcons Secures Rs 1,383 Crore Lucknow Metro Phase 1B Civil Work
Afcons Infrastructure has won a Rs 1,383 crore civil contract for the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B corridor, as reported on 5 October 2026 by Metro Rail Today. The promoter is Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC), and the project is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Projects India tracks the Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Project (Phase 1B) at a total sanctioned value of Rs 5,801 crore, with the project currently at the Construction Started stage. The civil contract awarded to Afcons represents a significant portion of that overall programme value.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract value | Rs 1,383 crore |
| Contractor | Afcons Infrastructure |
| Promoter / Client | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited |
| Project | Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor, Phase 1B |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Overall project value (tracked) | Rs 5,801 crore |
| Project stage | Construction Started |
| Scope | Civil works |
Afcons Infrastructure's Broader Project Footprint
Afcons Infrastructure is an established name in large civil infrastructure works across India. Separately, Projects India also tracks the company in connection with a shipping infrastructure project at Mahuva, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, valued at Rs 250 crore, reflecting the contractor's activity across multiple infrastructure sub-sectors.
The Lucknow Metro Phase 1B award adds to Afcons's civil construction portfolio in the urban rail segment, a category that continues to see substantial capital deployment across several Indian states.
Uttar Pradesh Within the Wider Railways Project Landscape
Uttar Pradesh accounts for 171 of the railway projects tracked by Projects India across the country, making it one of the more active states by project count. Maharashtra leads with 526 tracked projects, followed by West Bengal at 159, Gujarat at 157, Karnataka at 107, and Bihar at 98.
Nationally, Projects India tracks 1,972 live railway projects, of which seven were added in the last 90 days. The stage breakdown across those projects shows where work is concentrated: 829 are at Construction Started, 634 are Under Approvals, 302 are in Planning, 89 are at Early or Announced stage, 56 are Nearly Complete, and 29 are recorded as Completed.
The large number of projects still at the Under Approvals and Planning stages — totalling over 900 combined — indicates a substantial pipeline of future civil, systems and equipment contracts that has not yet reached tendering or award.
Metro Rail Activity Nationally
Beyond Lucknow, several other metro rail projects are at active stages across India. Projects India tracks the Patna Metro Phase I at Rs 13,411 crore and the Patna Metro Phase II (Packages 5 and 6) at Rs 13,365 crore, both at Construction Started stage. The Ahmedabad Metro Phase II, promoted by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited, is valued at Rs 5,384 crore and currently Under Approvals.
These projects, alongside Lucknow Phase 1B, illustrate the scale of urban metro investment running concurrently across multiple Indian cities, each generating demand for civil contractors, systems integrators and specialist equipment suppliers.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The award of the Rs 1,383 crore civil contract to Afcons for Lucknow Metro Phase 1B signals that construction-phase procurement activity on this corridor is now under way. Civil contract awards of this size typically precede or accompany tendering for allied works including track, electrical, signalling and station fit-out packages.
With 634 railway projects nationally still at the Under Approvals stage and a further 302 in Planning, suppliers and contractors have a substantial forward pipeline to monitor. Uttar Pradesh, with 171 tracked railway projects, remains a priority geography for those focused on the northern market.
For contractors and equipment makers active in the metro segment, tracking when Under Approvals projects move to Construction Started is the key signal for early engagement. Projects India's full project tracking database covers 1,972 railway projects at all stages. There are currently no open India tenders recorded in Infrastructure Projects on the platform. Readers can monitor live tenders here as new opportunities are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B civil contract?
Afcons Infrastructure won the civil contract for Lucknow Metro Phase 1B, as reported on 5 October 2026. The contract is valued at Rs 1,383 crore and was awarded by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited, the project promoter.
What is the total value of the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project?
Projects India tracks the Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Phase 1B at a total value of Rs 5,801 crore. The civil contract awarded to Afcons Infrastructure is valued at Rs 1,383 crore, representing a portion of that overall programme.
How many railway projects are currently tracked in Uttar Pradesh?
Projects India tracks 171 railway projects in Uttar Pradesh. Nationally, 1,972 railway projects are tracked across all stages, with 829 at Construction Started and 634 still Under Approvals, indicating a large forward pipeline.
What stage is the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project at?
The Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Phase 1B project is at the Construction Started stage, according to Projects India's tracking data. The promoter is Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited and the total tracked project value is Rs 5,801 crore.
