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MASS TRANSPORT

Track Gauge Standard Gauge (1435 mm M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T), M/s
Gulermak, M/s Tata Projects Limited
Traction System 25 KV AC OHE
(TPL), M/s Systra, M/s Canon Fasteners,
Signaling System Communication Based M/s Alstom, M/s Mikroelectronika,
Train Control (CBTC) M/s Datamatics etc. are associated
with Lucknow Metro to provide
Track Type Ballastless
technology support in the construction
Fare Collection Automatic Fare (AFC) system of the project.
Rolling Stock 2.9 m wide coach What have been the challenges
Axle Load 16 MT in combining the elevated and
Peak capacity of 6 coach unit 1574 passengers underground portions?
Speed In the 23 km corridor, Lucknow
Metro Rail Corporation has three ramp
Design 90 km/ph sections for its four underground
metro stations. Talking about the
Average 33-34 km/ph
Airport Underground Metro Station
(1st One), the first challenges which
we have to face is of the land, which
The project overview Alambagh Bus Stand, Mawaiya, we have to acquire for constructing
Lucknow Metro, the dream project Durgapuri, Charbagh, K.D. Singh this metro station.
of the people of Lucknow, has now Stadium, Vishwavidyalaya, IT College The second ramp section was
become a reality for the people of Junction, Badshah Nagar, Lekhraj constructed near Charbagh Metro
the city. Commencing its civil work on Market, Ram Sagar Mishra Nagar, Station to connect the upcoming
September 27, 2014, LMRC has achieved Indra Nagar and Munshipulia are the 17 Hussainganj Metro Station. Here, the
a big milestone in the history of project elevated Metro Stations in this corridor. Ramp was constructed beneath the
execution as no other Metro Project has Underground Section: The 4km Haider Canal.
been able to match up with the speed of underground stretch comprises the The Third Ramp Section was
deliverance in the country as compared Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport Metro constructed to connect the Hazaratganj
to LMRC’s strength in project execution Station (CCS Airport), Sachivaalaya, Underground Metro Station to KD Singh
within such a stiff target. Hazratganj and Hussainganj Metro
Stations of the 23 km long North – Babu Stadium Metro Station. These two
Executing and commissioning such Ramp Section was constructed near the
a complex project in densely populated South Metro corridor (Phase 1A). Petrol Tanks in which; by the time of
part of the city and making it operational The estimated completion cost for constructing the KD Singh Stadium
for the people on September 5, 2017 the Phase 1A Project is estimated at Metro Station, the utilization of Petrol
in just less than three years’ period is a Rs. 6,880Cr (23 km long North-South Tank was aboded.
big milestone in the history of project Corridor). It is being funded in equity What are the design and
execution. With this feat, Lucknow contributions of 50:50 by the Central sustainability features of the rolling
Metro has achieved the distinction Government and the State Government stock?
of being the fastest Metro Project . in equal proportion. The project is also The trains have design speed of 90
funded externally through a loan of Rs.
execution that has ever happened in 3,502Cr by the European Investment
the country so far. kmph & schedule speed of 32 to 35km
Bank (EIB). The State Govt. is also per hour with dwell time/stoppage
North-South Corridor (CCS providing government land free of cost of 30 seconds per station and design
Airport-Munshipulia) (Phase 1A) for the project & is also reimbursing the headway of 100 second. Train exterior
Elevated Section: Lucknow Metro’s State Taxes. The funding pattern is 23% is a tribute to the cultural richness of
stretch between Amausi & Charbagh UP government/State government, the city of Lucknow. Exterior livery
and between KD Singh Stadium & 20% Central government, and 57% in golden color is inspired by the
Munshipulia are the elevated sections external loan through European Chikankari craftsmanship. The front
comprising 19km long Metro stretch. Investment Bank (EIB). shape of train shows the spirit of the
Amausi, Transport Nagar, Krishna Which are the contracting companies fabulous Roomi Gate, Bara-Imambara
Nagar, Singaar Nagar, Alambagh, providing technology support? & Asifi Masjid. Blending of black color

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