Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Lucknow Metro Phase 1-B Approved by Cabinet
The government has given the go-ahead for a new metro line in Lucknow!
This new section of the metro will be about 11 kilometers long and have 12 stations, some above ground and some below.
It will help people travel in the older and busier parts of the city, making it easier to get to important places like shops, hospitals, and tourist spots.
This new metro line will ease traffic congestion.
Union Cabinet approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project.
The new 11.165 km corridor will include 12 stations.
Seven stations will be underground and five elevated.
The project has a total outlay of Rs 5,801 crore.
The corridor will connect commercial hubs, healthcare facilities, and tourist attractions.
- Who
- Union Cabinet
- What
- Approval of Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in this article, but the original summary mentions a Tuesday approval.
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- To improve urban mobility and connect key locations.
- Project Name
- Lucknow Metro Phase 1-B
- Corridor Length
- 11.165 km
- Stations
- 12
- Stations Type
- 7 underground, 5 elevated
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 5,801 crore
- Connecting
- Commercial hubs, healthcare facilities and tourist attractions
- Total Network Length (upon completion)
- 34 km
Sources
Cabinet gives go-ahead for Rs 5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Rail Project
Lucknow Metro project Phase-1B approved at cost of ₹5,801 crore
Cabinet OKs Lucknow Metro Rail project of length 11.165 km consisting 12 metro stations
Cabinet approves ₹5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Rail Project
Cabinet approves ₹5,801 crore Lucknow Metro Rail Project
Centre Approves ₹5,801 Crore For Lucknow Metro Phase-2 Blue Line Project
Cabinet clears new 11-km corridor of Lucknow Metro
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