PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 22 -- A revised detailed project report (DPR) for a conventional metro rail network in Prayagraj has been submitted by RITES Limited, a PSU under the ministry of railways, to the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). The estimated Rs.12,000 crore project awaits state government approval before being forwarded to the Centre for clearance, officials informed on Thursday.

The revised plan proposes two corridors: Shantipuram to Cheoki in Naini and Jhunsi to the airport via Bamrauli and the proposed Aero City area. The second corridor has been extended to the airport to improve connectivity.

A key feature is a proposed metro interchange at Parade, where the two corridors will intersect and connect with a ropeway stati...