Lucknow Metro Route & Map
Lucknow metro is known as an urban mass rapid transit system (MRTS) that serves the city of Lucknow, which is the capital of Uttar Pradesh; the metro system is operated by Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL). Phase 1 of the Lucknow project consists of 2 lines, which total 33.976 km. Therefore, line – 1 has (22.88 km) which is currently operational, while line – 2 is in the stage of planning.
The construction of line – 1 is an 8.5 km elevated priority corridor section from Transport Nagar to Lucknow railway station (Charbagh), which commenced on 27th September 2014. The trial runs for the Lucknow metro started in December 2016, and the lines for the metro were inaugurated on 5th September 2017; the commercial operation started the next day after the trial session.
The northern and southern extensions of the metro lines to the Airport and Munshipulia opened to the public on 8th March 2019. In the year 2017, the DMRC assisted with making a master plan for the Lucknow metro with six new routes, which range from about 74 km.
The government of Uttar Pradesh, which is led by the chief minister Yogi Adityanath, has provided the green signal to the Lucknow metro second corridor. It will connect Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, which will be ensured as green public transport. Passengers can also use tokens or smart cards to travel on the Lucknow metro trains. Therefore, the metro prices are very low and reasonable.
| Operator | Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) |
| Operation start | 27 September 2014 |
| Number of lines | 2 Metro Lines |
| Train length | 4 Coaches |
| No. of stations | 21 Active Stations |
| Metro timings | ⏱ Starting | Ending 06:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
Lucknow Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024
| Metro lines | Terminal stations | |
|---|---|---|
| ▣ | Red Line | CCS Airport ⇄ Munshipulia |
| ▣ | Blue Line | ⇄ |
Lucknow Metro Fare Chart 2024
| No. of Stations | Metro Token Fare | GoSmart Card Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Station | Rs. 10 | Rs. 9 |
| 2 Stations | Rs. 15 | Rs. 13.5 |
| 3 to 6 Stations | Rs. 20 | Rs. 18 |
| 7 to 9 Stations | Rs. 30 | Rs. 27 |
| 10 to 13 Stations | Rs. 40 | Rs. 36 |
| 14 to 17 Stations | Rs. 50 | Rs. 45 |
| 18 Stations or more | Rs. 60 | Rs. 54 |
Please note:
- Get 10% discount on every journey using GoSmart Card.
- Tourist Card available in denomination of Rs. 100 (for unlimited travel for 1 day) and Rs. 250 (for unlimited travel for 3 days).
- Refundable security deposit of Rs. 100 paybale at the time of purchase.
Interesting Facts about Lucknow Metro
- Lucknow Metro is a Mass Rapid Transit System for the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Convenient, fast, cost-effective and an eco-friendly mode of transport.
- Construction of the line begun on 27 September 2014, which began its commercial operation on 5 September 2017
- Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) has been renamed as Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).
- Lucknow metro servcies starts from 06:00 AM (first train) and last train runs at 22:00 PM.
- LMRC has also provided free RO drinking water, toilets, escalators and lifts at all the stations.
- WiFi is available at each station with free access for smart card holders.
- GoSmart Card can be used for non-transport (integrated with Lucknow Metro) transations of Lucknow.
- GoSmart Card can be used for other Metros of Uttar Pradesh like Kanpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Agra, Allahabad, Gorakhpur and Jhansi).
- Token Vending Machine (TVM) and Add Value Machine (AVM) have been installed at all the stations.
- Lucknow metro invites people to become 'Metro Marvels' by registering. This unique initiative that would give you and opportunity to be part of LMRC Family to share joy and pride moments of Lucknow Metro.
- In January 2017, Hindi film 'Behen Hogi Teri' became the first film to shoot scenes on the metro premises.
- Lucknow Metro's security is based on a hybrid model. The Uttar Pradesh Police, which has raised a dedicated squad of 393 personnel for this purpose from PAC.
- The metro could accommodate speeds up to 90 km/h (56 mph) but the typical usage would be at speeds between 32 KM/H to 35 KM/H.
- The front shape of train shows the spirit of the fabulous Roomi Gate, Bara-Imambara & Asifi Masjid.
- Train exterior is a tribute to the cultural richness of the city of Lucknow.
- Fine starts Rs. 50 to upto Rs.5000 or imprisonment. Fine depends of the category of offence.
Lucknow metro history (key dates)
Phase – 1A
5th September 2017 – Transport Nagar to Charbagh (Red line) – 8.5 km
8th March 2019 – Transport Nagar to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Red line) – 2.67 km
8th March 2019 – Charbagh to Munshipulia (Red line) – 12.6 km
Lucknow Metro News & Updates 2024
Lucknow Metro FAQs
𝒜. The tokens which the passengers buy remain valid for the whole day so they don’t have to worry about the time.
𝒜. The time schedules for the Lucknow metro train are as follows: it operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
𝒜. You can purchase the tokens from the vending machines and all ticketing windows are also present on Lucknow metro station.
𝒜. You have the option to extend the token if you are a token holder then the additional fare for extended journey has to be paid at customer care Centre of the desired destination station before making an exit from AFC gates.
𝒜. If something like this happens then you must approach the customer care center of your destination station. You will be charged at least Rs. 50 after this paid token will be provided to make an exit from the station. In any case if the passenger finds the token/card then there is no refund provided of the charged money which was taken to the Customer care Center.