Lucknow Metro Phase-1B approved
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved Lucknow Metro Phase-1B: 11.165 km with 12 stations (7 underground, 5 elevated), outlay ₹5,801 crore [PIB].
- Lucknow will then have 34 km of metro; the line serves Old Lucknow areas such as Aminabad, Chowk and King George’s Medical University [PIB].
Background
- Old Lucknow is dense and poorly served by public transport [PIB].
Why it matters
- Underground lines in old cores are costly but avoid demolition.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-12): the Cabinet approved Lucknow Metro Phase-1B: 11.165 km with 12 stations (7 underground, 5 elevated), outlay ₹5,801 crore.
- Underground lines in old cores are costly but avoid demolition.
Quotable data pointLucknow will then have 34 km of metro; the line serves Old Lucknow areas such as Aminabad, Chowk and King George's Medical University.
PIB: Cabinet: Lucknow Metro Phase-1B, 12 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Lucknow Metro.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Length of Lucknow Metro Phase-1B
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: Lucknow Metro Phase-1B, 12 Aug 2025
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