Lucknow Metro: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

Sangeeta Singh Posted on: 2022-01-25 12:36:00 Viewer: 13,135 Comments: 0 Country: India City: Lucknow

In the bustling urban landscape of Lucknow, India, an ambitious transformation is underway with the development of an extensive metro rail network. With two metro rail lines spanning a combined length of 33.9 kilometers, this transformative project is poised to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape. Backed by a substantial project cost of Rs. 11,962.55 INR, this metro rail endeavor is not only set to ease commuter congestion but also foster sustainable urban growth and connectivity for years to come. The metro train operation in the first Phase of the Lucknow Metro project was started on 06 September 2017 and the system is now covering a total of 22.9 km with 1 lines. By the end of 2025, the Lucknow Metro will cover a total network of 33.9 kilometers.

Project Summary

Project Name: Lucknow Metro Rail Project
Operator: Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UMRCL)
Owner: Govt. of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
Project Cost: INR 11,962.55 Crores (Phase-I)
Funding: Govt. of India, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and European Investment Bank (EIB)
Completion Target: 2027 (Phase-I)
Status: Operational since Sept 5, 2017.

Project Details

#1 Red Line: CCS Airport - Munshi Pulia (22.9 km) Operational

#2 Blue Line: Charbagh Railway Station - Vasant Kunj (11.0 km) DPR submitted

Operational Routes

(Phase-I) North-South Corridor 1 (Red Line): CCS Airport - Munshi Pulia

Route Length: 22.87 km
Project Cost: Rs 6,928 crores
Total Stations: 21 (Elevated - 17, Underground - 4)
Station Names: Chowdhary Charan Singh Airport, Amausi, Transport Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Singar Nagar, Alambagh, Alambagh ISBT, Mawaiya, Durgapuri, Charbagh Railway Station, Hussaingunj, Sachivalaya, Hazratgunj, KD Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow Vishwavidyalaya, IT College, Badshah Nagar, Lekhraj Market, Bhootnath Market, Indra Nagar and Munshi Pulia.

Train Maintanance Depot

Phase I - Line 1 (Red) - Transport Nagar (Operational)

Fares

for 1 Station - ₹10

for 2 Station - ₹15

from 3 to 6 Station - ₹20

from 7 to 9 Station - ₹30

from 10 to 13 Station - ₹40

from 14 to 17 Station - ₹50

For 18 Stations or Above - ₹60

Route Map

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Project Information (Proposed)

East-West Corridor 2 (Blue Line): Lucknow Railway Station - Vasant Kunj

Route Length: 11.098 km
Project Cost: Rs 5,034.55 crore
Total Stations: 12 Stations (Elevated - 5, Underground - 7)
Stations Name: Charbagh (U/G), Gautam Budh Nagar (U/G), Aminabad (U/G), Pandeyganj (U/G), City Railway Station (U/G), Medical Chauraha (U/G), Nawazganj (U/G), Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Musabagh and Vasant Kunj.

Phase-II

Line 3: IIM Lucknow to Rajajipuram
Line 4: Indira Nagar to CG City
Line 5: CG City to CCS International Airport

Phase-III

Line 6: Munshipulia to Jankipuram
Line 7: Charbagh to SGPGI
Line 8: Sachivalaya to CG City

Project Cost & Funding

Phase 1 - ₹11,932.55 - Govt. of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh

Deadline: NA

Technical Information

Design Speed:90 kmph
Average speed: 32–34 kmph
Track Gauge: 1,435 mm Standard gauge
Electrification: 25 kV Overhead
Signalling System: Communications-based Train Control (CBTC)
Rolling stock: NA

Major Contracts (Phase-I)

Ayesa-KRNA-Aarvee-Geodata (LKGC-01): General Consultancy Services
Systra Consulting (LKDD-01): Detailed Design Consultant
Alstom India (LKRS-01): 80 Coaches (Rolling Stock) & Signalling System
Datamatics & Mikroelektronika (LKS-01): Automatic Fare Collection System
Larsen & Toubro (LKS-02, LKCC-01 & LKCC-07): Telecommunications, Transport Nagar – Charbagh
(Elevated: 8.48 km + 1 km extn to Amausi & KD Singh Babu – Munshipulia (Elevated – 8.63 km)
Kalindee (LKT-05): Ballastless Tracks
SP Singla (LKCC-02): Mawaiya Bridge over IR lines
Sam India Builtwell (LKCC-03 & LKCC-05): Transport Nagar Depot & Amausi – CCS Airport (Elevated & Underground – 2 km)
Tata – Gülermak (LKCC-06): Charbagh – KD Singh Babu (Underground – 3.44 km)
Larsen & Toubro (LKCC-07): KD Singh Babu – Munshipulia (Elevated – 8.63 km)
Sam India Builtwell (LKCC-05): Amausi – CCS Airport (Elevated & Underground – 2 km)

Key Dates

August 2013: The project was approved by State Govt.(Phase I).
December 2013: The project was approved by Govt of India.(Phase I).
27 March 2014: Foundation stone laid for Lucknow Metro project.
27 Sep.2014: Construction work was started.
5 September 2017: Transport Nagar – Carbagh (Line 1/Phase 1) 8.5 km.
8 March 2019: CCS International Airport - Transport Nagar (Line 1/Phase 1) 2.67 km.
8 March 2019: Charbagh - Munshi Pulia (Line 1/Phase 1) 11.73km.