LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor at Rs. 5801 Crores. The East-West Corridor of the Lucknow Metro spans 11.165 km, from Charbagh to Vasantkunj, covering 12 stations as part of Phase 1B of the project.
In May 2025, the Public Investment Board (PIB) approved the Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor project at a cost of ₹5801 crores. A PIB meeting was convened in New Delhi during the first week of May, chaired by the Union Finance Secretary. This meeting followed the approval of the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed corridor by the Uttar Pradesh government in March 2024. Additionally, the Network Planning Group (NPG) provided the requisite clearance for the project on July 9, 2024.
The Uttar Pradesh government approved the construction of Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1B in January 2024. Subsequently, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) awarded the contract for topographical surveys to Epitome Geotechnical Services in November 2024 and the contract for geotechnical soil investigations to Arun Soil Lab in January 2025.
The East-West Corridor of the Lucknow Metro spans 11.165 km, extending from Charbagh to Vasantkunj. Out of 11.165 km, 4.286 km consists of elevated tracks, while the remaining 6.879 km will be underground. The corridor will feature a total of 12 stations, including seven underground stations and five elevated stations.
Stations: Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Marg, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, City Railway Station, Medical Chauraha, Chowk (all underground), Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Moosabagh, Vasant Kunj (all elevated).
The East-West Corridor of Lucknow is expected to be completed within five years.
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