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in front of car is inspired from modern feel different business hubs of the city like the
of Hazaratganj. Transport Nagar, Alambagh, Alambagh Bus
How are the stations been developed? Stand, Charbagh etc. Apart from this, the
Do you have plans to develop them into further under-trial stretch between Charbagh
multimodal hubs? and Munshipulia will connect the Metro
network with other centres like Sachivalaya,
In the first phase of the project, the
North-South (N-S) corridor (from Chaudhary Hazratganj, Vishwavidyala, Lekhraj Market,
Indira Nagar etc.by this year.
Charan Singh Airport to Munshipulia) is
being undertaken with a total length of How is the Metro rail system getting
approximately 23 km covering 21 stations. integrated to other modes of transport?
The corridor is mostly elevated (17 stations Both in terms of ticketing and last mile
are elevated) and partly underground (4 connectivity?
stations are Underground). All these stations LMRC is integrated to other modes of
have escalators, elevators and tactile paths to transport in terms of last mile connectivity
guide the visually impaired from entrance to with the facility of feeder bus services
trains. All Metro Stations have been uniquely available at metro stations.
designed keeping in mind the traditional and For the convenience of their commuters,
modern Lucknow to give it a feel of 21st Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation provided
century city with a heritage touch. e-rickshaw facilities which can help them to
The Metro Stations have been designed connect to the nearest Metro Stations.
and built as Green buildings in accordance Along with this, LMRC Smart Card
with the standards of the Indian Green ‘Go Smart Card’ was integrated with 32
Building Council. The Lucknow Metro Applications that can be used by this card
Stations have received Platinum certification. only. Like in the coming future, passengers
The present operational “Priority can use this card for traveling on the bus,
Corridor” between Transport Nagar and parking cost, to pay their mobile bills,
Charbagh already connects people to electricity bills and many more.

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