LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh participated in the review meeting of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), where he suggested extending the Lucknow Metro.
Extension Route
The CM suggested expanding the metro on a new route from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj via Chowk. The existing Lucknow Metro will be extended to IIM Sitapur on the one side while SGPGIMS on Rae Bareli on the other.
DPR Preparation
The Chief Minister directed the UPMRC officials to prepare the DPR for the new metro route from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj via Chowk in Lucknow.
Further Survey
The UPMRC official has also been directed to conduct Primary Soil Testing and Suitability Tests for the possible alignment of the metro stations, underground or elevated.
Safety & deadline Concerns
The CM also directed the UPMRC officials to ensure proper safety measures for the people working in the underground stretches in the ongoing metro projects. The officials have also been directed to ensure the timely completion of the ongoing metro projects.
Commercial Activities
The Chief Minister has also encouraged the UPMRC officials to enhance commercial activities in the metro rail complexes.
Lucknow Metro
A 22.87 Kilometre Mass Rapid Transit System runs from CCS International Airport to Munshi Pulia in Lucknow City. The line is called Red Line and falls under Phase 1 of the Lucknow metro. It was built at an estimated cost of Rs 6,928 Crore.
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