Lucknow Charbagh station is undergoing a major makeover under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. To build a modern air concourse, Northern Railway has announced changes in train routes and platforms. These updates are meant to ensure passenger safety while the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) carries out the construction work.
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Which trains are diverted and where will they stop
Around 25 to 62 trains will face route changes. Some major express trains will skip Charbagh and instead stop at Aishbagh and Badshahnagar stations. Certain passenger and MEMU trains will now start or end their journey from Kanpur Central or Alamnagar.
| Train Category/Name | Diversion Route / Change |
|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur-Surat, Okha-Guwahati, LTT-Gorakhpur | Diverted via alternative routes, stop at Aishbagh/Badshahnagar |
| Delhi-Maa Belha Devi, Dehradun-Banaras Express | Via Alamnagar-Transportnagar-Uttaretia |
| Bandra-Gorakhpur, Gwalior-Barauni Mail | Via Manaknagar-Aishbagh-Malhaur section |
| Yesvantpur-Lucknow Junction Express | Terminate/Originate from Uttaretia |
What are the platform changes at Charbagh station
More than 60 trains have seen changes in their assigned platforms. For instance, the Delhi-Chhapra and Lalkuan-Howrah Express will now use Platform 6. The Yoganagari Rishikesh-Prayagraj Sangam and Indore-Patna Express have been shifted to Platform 3. Other trains like Gomti Express will use Platform 1 and Malda Town-New Delhi Express will use Platform 5.
What is the new air concourse project
The project involves building a massive air concourse above platforms 2, 3, 4, and 6. This structure will be 115 meters long and 120 meters wide, featuring a covered roof and escalator access. Additionally, a seven-story entrance complex is being designed to look like an airport terminal to provide better facilities to passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are trains being diverted from Lucknow Charbagh?
Trains are being diverted due to the construction of a new air concourse and redevelopment work under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to improve passenger facilities.
Which stations will serve as alternatives to Charbagh for diverted trains?
Depending on the train, alternative halts are arranged at Aishbagh, Badshahnagar, Uttaretia, and some trains will originate or terminate from Kanpur Central and Alamnagar.