Union Cabinet approves Phase 1B of Lucknow Metro
Phase 1B will add 12 stations over 11.165 km, improving access to key commercial, healthcare, and tourist areas while reducing congestion and emissions, officials said.
- The Union Cabinet approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro project, which will extend 11.165 km and cost Rs 5,801 crore, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- This phase will add 12 stations, including seven underground and five elevated, improving connectivity in Old Lucknow's densely populated areas.
- Once operational, the metro network in Lucknow will extend to 34 km, linking commercial areas and tourist destinations, as stated by the government.
- The project aims to ease traffic congestion, enhance economic growth, and improve urban mobility, according to a Cabinet press release.
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Cabinet approves Rs 5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Phase-IB, 34 km network to boost city connectivity
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave the green signal to Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project, which will cover a corridor length of 11.165 km at an estimated cost of Rs 5,801 crore. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the approval marks another milestone in expanding the city's public transport system. As per the government, Lucknow will boast a 34 km-long active Metro network once Phase-IB becomes operational. The decision was taken at …
Lucknow Metro gets Cabinet nod for 11.16 km Phase-1B expansion worth Rs. 5,801 crore - The Tribune
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project, an 11.165-km stretch with 12 stations, including seven underground and five elevated, at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,801 crore.
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