Lucknow Metro News & Updates

A metro train traveling from Munshi Pulia to the airport in Lucknow experienced a sudden brake failure. This caused panic among the passengers on board. Upon receiving the information, the metro's technical team arrived at the scene and, after about 15 minutes of effort, manually released the jammed brakes. According to metro officials, the brakes jammed due to a technical problem. The metro service was disrupted for 15 minutes as a result. During this time, other metro services were diverted to different platforms.

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has announced an ambitious plan to develop a massive 1,575-kilometer metro network across Uttar Pradesh by 2047. UPMRC Managing Director Sushil Kumar unveiled the comprehensive blueprint during the "Developed Uttar Pradesh for Developed India @ 2047" seminar. The initial phase will focus on expanding the metro system in the state's three established metro cities, with 225 kilometers planned for Lucknow, 200 kilometers for Kanpur, and 100 kilometers for Agra. Additionally, the plan proposes a 150-kilometer network each in Noida-Greater Noida, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. 50 kilometers of metro network are planned in key districts such as Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, and Meerut. Approximately 790 kilometers of this metro infrastructure is targeted to be completed by 2035. Emphasizing the project's financial viability, Kumar stated that the state government's annual contribution for the initial 525 kilometers of expansion will be ₹1,040 crore.

The proposed East-West Metro corridor from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, part of Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro project, is gaining new momentum, with significant land parcels in the congested hinterland of old Lucknow set to be cleared. Construction on this long-awaited corridor is set to begin next year, transforming transportation planning on some of the city's most space-constrained roads.

After the Lucknow Metro Phase 1B received the approval of the Central Government, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has issued a tender for the appointment of a detailed design consultant for the project. The contractor will provide consultancy services for civil, architectural, E&M and traction works for the Lucknow Metro Phase-1B project.

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved Phase 1-B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. In total, the corridor will have 12 stations covering a distance of 11.165 km. Upon completion, the total network in the city will be 34 km. Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro Project will add around 11.165 km of new metro lines, significantly improving public transport in the oldest and most densely populated areas of the city that currently lack efficient connectivity.

The metro will pass at least 100 feet below the ground in the East-West Corridor from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj. There will be seven underground and five elevated stations in the corridor. On Wednesday, metro engineers reached the Municipal Corporation. Where they took information about sewer, water pipeline, drains etc. and shared the design of the metro with the corporation officials. In the next two to three days, the corporation and metro teams will start a joint survey.

For the convenience of passengers, the timing of Lucknow Metro has been extended. From Monday, the metro will run till 10:30 pm. Till now it used to run from 6 am to 10 pm only. According to the public relations department of the metro, from Monday, the last metro will leave from Munshipulia and Amausi Airport metro station at 10:30 pm. This change will provide relief to those who travel till late night.

On 20 July 2023 the closing ceremony of an event wherein books were donated was done with Lucknow Metro officials, Robin Hood Academy and Big FM team. This activity was started on Big FM’s 6th Anniversary at Lucknow with a Dhun badlo theme. Five metro stations became collection centres for the cause where the people donated books.

Lucknow Metro is organizing a 2-day carnival on 13th and 14th July 2023 at Hazratganj Metro Station. In which a total of 9 stalls related to NGOs, s and small-medium scale businesses will be set up at the metro station. The exhibition will start at 8 am and the products will be available for sale till 8 pm. Products like jute bags, artificial jewellery, home decor are available with huge stock on the stalls in this 2 day carnival.

In a groundbreaking milestone, the Lucknow Metro witnessed its highest-ever monthly ridership in May 2023, with a staggering 20.93 lakh commuters availing the services over the course of 31 days. This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record set in December 2022, when 20.47 lakh passengers utilized the metro network.

In order to curb the COVID-19 spread in the city, Lucknow Metro will be operational till 9 pm and the last metro will depart from Munshipulia and Lucknow Airport Metro. In general circumstances, the last metro used to ply at 10.30 pm.

Initiating the 'Hai Taiyaar Hum' campaign, the UPMRC has released a set of guidelines that would be followed at the metro stations, once operational, in order to minimise the threat of the spread of coronavirus. Setting up various protocols and arrangements to warrant a safe and hygienic travel, the Lucknow Metro is all prepared to hit the tracks as soon as the situation permits!

UPMRC today conducted a special session at Centre of Excellence for Training (CoET) in Metro Depot, Transport Nagar. This special meeting was convened by Shri Kumar Keshav, MD, UPMRC in which various aspects of operational preparedness were discussed in detail for continuity of Metro services post lockdown.