Centre Approves ₹5,801 Crore For Lucknow Metro Phase-2 Blue Line Project

Lucknow: The central government has approved ₹5,801 crore for the Lucknow Metro Phase-2 East-West Corridor, also called the Blue Line. Covering 11.165 km with 12 stations, the project will connect Charbagh to Vasant Kunj. The route will include 4.286 km elevated and 6.879 km underground stretches, targeting completion in five years.

According to UP Metro officials, construction is expected to begin next month as surveys and soil testing are already complete. Land acquisition for the corridor has also been finalised. The Blue Line will serve densely populated areas, linking old Lucknow with key transit points such as Charbagh Railway Station, Alambagh Bus Stand, and the airport, as well as King George’s Medical University (KGMU).

The interchange station at Charbagh will connect Phase-2 to the existing Red Line. Underground stations will include Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Marg, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, City Railway Station, Medical College Crossing, and Chowk, while elevated stations will be Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Musabagh, and Vasant Kunj.

Authorities said the new corridor is expected to ease congestion in busy markets such as Aminabad and Chowk, providing faster, safer, and more reliable transport for commuters and shoppers. The elevated section from Thakurganj to Vasant Kunj will run parallel to existing roads and flyovers to reduce disruption during construction.

Metro Phase 2 Timeline

April 2023 – DPR sent to state government

May 2024 – Approved by UP Cabinet

Oct 2024 – Cleared by Network Planning Group

Feb 2025 – Soil testing for stations

May 2025 – Approved by Public Investment Board