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LUCKNOW: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Metro projects for Kanpur and Agra, paving way for the construction of mass public transport systems in the two cities.Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC), jointly owned by Union and UP governments, has been reconstituted as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) for implementation of other Metro projects in the state. The project with an estimated cost of Rs 11,076.48 crore will be completed in five years.Agra Metro Rail Project also has two corridors. The 14 km Sikandra to Taj East Gate corridor, is partly elevated and partly underground and has six elevated and seven underground stations while the 15.40 km Agra Cantt to Kalindi Vihar corridor having 14 stations is totally elevated. Kanpur Metro Rail Project includes two corridors, the 23.785 km ITT to Naubasta corridor, which is partly elevated and partly underground and comprises of 22 stations (14 elevated and 8 underground) and the 8.6 km Agriculture University to Barra corridor with four elevated and four underground stations. The Centre’s approval will clear the route for more funds for the projects..