PIB Clears East-West Corridor for Lucknow Metro Project
29 May 2025 CW Team
The Public Investment Board (PIB) has granted approval for the East-West Corridor of the Lucknow Metro, with an estimated project cost of �5,801 crore. This corridor, part of Phase 1B of the metro project, will cover a distance of 11.165 km, stretching between Charbagh and Vasantkunj.
The decision was made during a PIB meeting held in Delhi in the first week of May, which was chaired by the Union Finance Secretary. The approval followed the clearance of the detailed project report (DPR) by the Uttar Pradesh government in March 2024. Subsequently, the Network Planning Group (NPG) provided the final approval on July 9, 2024.
Details of the East-West Corridor
The East-West Corridor will include a combination of elevated and underground tracks. Of the total 11.165 km, 4.286 km will be elevated, while 6.879 km will run underground. A total of 12 stations are planned along this route, with seven underground stations and five elevated ones.
The corridor is expected to be completed within a five-year timeframe. A key feature of the East-West line will be its integration with the existing North-South Corridor at Charbagh Metro Station, which will serve as a crucial interchange point for passengers transferring between the two lines.