Cabinet Clears 11 Km Extension Of Lucknow Metro

18 Aug 2025 CW Team

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new 11-km corridor of the Lucknow Metro that will boost connectivity to commercial hubs, tourist sites, healthcare facilities and culinary destinations.

Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting cleared Phase 1-B of the Lucknow Metro project. The corridor will feature 12 stations along a stretch of 11.165 km. Once complete, the city’s metro network will expand to 34 km.

According to a government statement, Phase 1-B will significantly enhance public transport in Old Lucknow, the city’s oldest and most densely populated region, which currently lacks robust connectivity. The corridor will integrate important areas such as Aminabad, Yahiyaganj, Pandeyganj, Chowk, King George’s Medical University, Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya, Clock Tower and Rumi Darwaza.

By linking these historic and high-traffic areas to the metro network, the government said, Phase 1-B will not only improve urban mobility but also stimulate economic activity and tourism, benefiting both residents and visitors.

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