Lucknowites can ride the metro from September 6

The much-awaited Lucknow Metro flag-off will be done on September 5 by union home minister Rajnath Singh, in the presence of chief minister Yogi Adityanath and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, the public will be able to travel on it between Transport Nagar and Charbagh from September 6.

Updated on: Aug 29, 2017, 14:41:33 IST

Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By Anupam Srivastava, LUCKNOW

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Come September 6 and Lucknowites will be able to travel on a metro in their own city.

The first trail were of the metro was conducted on December 1, 2016. (File Photo)

While the much-awaited Lucknow Metro flag-off will be done on September 5 by union home minister Rajnath Singh, in the presence of chief minister Yogi Adityanath and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, the public will be able to travel on it between Transport Nagar and Charbagh from September 6.

LMRC managing director Kumar Keshav said, “Proud to say that the dream of people of Lucknow to have their own world class metro will come true from September 6. Initially, the services will be available from 6 am to 10 pm every day. Later the timing would be increased as per demand and load on the route.”

“The day will be written in golden letters as Lucknow Metro will be the first metro project to be executed and made operational for the public in less than three years,” said Keshav.

The first trail were of the metro was conducted on December 1, 2016 in presence of the then CM Akhilesh Yadav. The commissioner, Metro Rail Safety, gave it clearance on July 30 this year. The Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation has achieved a speed certificate of maximum 80 kmph for the train.

The train has also cleared all safety tests during its high speed trial. Its load test was unique as artificial load -- sand bags -- equal to 8 passengers per square metre was used during the trial.

Experts from France, Italy and Austria regularly monitored the systems and trains and ensured best technical support to the LMRC technical team.

The 8.5 km long ‘Priority Corridor’ from Transport Nagar to Charbagh was completed in record time of 14 months.

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Anupam Srivastava
Anupam Srivastava is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Lucknow, with over 26 years of experience in journalism. A widely travelled reporter, he is known for producing impactful exclusives, investigative reports, and in-depth analyses across environment, science, healthcare, women's issues, human-interest stories, civil aviation, surface and inland water transport, agriculture, urban and rural development, governance, public policy, politics, culture, music, and literature. Recognised for his meticulous research and evidence-based reporting, he has consistently highlighted issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens, exposing governance gaps, policy failures, and environmental concerns while amplifying the voices of underserved communities. His reporting has influenced public discourse and contributed to administrative action and policy interventions, including the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to accord river status to the Kukrail instead of a drain after his reportage brought the issue into focus. His commitment to public-interest journalism has earned him prestigious awards for excellence in reporting on environment, science, literature, and culture. Combining investigative journalism, data-driven analysis, and compelling storytelling, Anupam Srivastava continues to produce journalism that informs, influences, and promotes accountability, firmly upholding the values of an independent and responsible press.Read More