What is special about Lucknow Metro?

The trains have design speed of 90 kmph & schedule speed of 32 to 35km per hour with dwell time/stoppage of 30 seconds per station and design headway of 100 second. Train exterior is a tribute to the cultural richness of the city of Lucknow. Exterior livery in golden color is inspired by the Chikankari craftsmanship.

Is Lucknow Metro Safe?

All these measures are regularly monitored by UP Metro officials. MD, UPMRC Shri Kumar Keshav has assured all metro commuters that Lucknow Metro is the safest mode of travel for the people of Lucknow who choose to travel by a public conveyance.

How many metro are there in Lucknow?

21 metro stations
As of now, Lucknow Metro has 21 metro stations with a total route length of 22.878 km (14.216 mi).

Do Lucknow Metro lifts have cameras?

The metro is completely under CCTV surveillance except for the lifts,” said a police official. Most residential and commercial complexes in the city has cameras installed in the lifts, and Metro shouldn’t be any different,” said Anjaly Shenoy, a Kaloor resident.

Can we take alcohol in Lucknow Metro?

“Carrying alcohol bottles and packets strictly prohibited in metro. Liquor falls under the category of flammable items, which include petroleum, all kinds of spirits, and wet batteries,” he said. According to metro staff, a good number of metro passengers are still unaware of the new rules.

Is Lucknow Metro is private or government?

The Lucknow Metro has its own operating body, the Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation, is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and a 50:50 Joint Venture set-up by the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh. LMRC is headquartered in Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.

Who started Metro?

The foundation stone of the project was laid by Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, on 29 December 1972, and construction work started in 1973–74.

Is Metro available in Whitefield?

Parwez added that by the end of 2022, the BMRCL plans to open the extended Purple Line from Baiyappanahalli to Whitefield to the public. This will help lakhs of people working various tech parks in Whitefield. The line has 13 stations on a stretch of 15 kms.

Is there CCTV inside metro train?

CCTV Surveillance System: For the first time, this feature has been added to these trains. CCTV coverage will provide better monitoring as well as security to the passengers. Fire Detection System: For the first time, this feature has also been added to these metro trains, enhancing the safety of passengers.