Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is moving towards another major change. Now the ‘Greater Charbagh’ project has started to make the city’s railway connectivity modern and world class. This Magaprozect Lucknow Junction and Charbagh station will be prepared as a strong and integrated railway hub.
This step will not only make the operation of trains easier, but will also give passengers a comfortable, fast and smart travel experience.
What is ‘Greater Charbagh’ project?
Under the ‘Greater Charbagh’ scheme, two large railway stations of Lucknow – Lucknow Junction (North Eastern Railway) and Charbagh Station (Northern Railway) – will be integrated and a single railway hub will be made. Its main purpose:
- Raising coordination in operation of trains
- Elimination of traffic and parking
- Ensure integrated operation by eliminating the differences of both mandals
Why is this project important?
So far, both these stations of Lucknow work under different railway divisions. Passengers from this:
- Inconvenience
- Confusion in the route of vehicles
- Parking and traffic jam problem
- Ticketing and update delay
To eliminate all these problems, this project is laying the foundation of change.
What will passengers get new facilities?
‘Greater Charbagh’ station will be developed like a smart railway hub, which will be:
- Smart Ticketing System and Real-Time Train Updates
- Clean and modern waiting halls
- Food Courts, Digital Signboard, and High-speed Wi-Fi
- Smart parking system and better security
- Clean Toilets, Business Lounge, and Trained Staff
Passengers will now get an airport -like station.
Disputes and solutions: Ongoing conversation at administrative level
Administrative differences had been going on for a long time between the operation of Charbagh and Lucknow Junction. Both stations come in separate railway zones-due to which uniformity could not be created.
DRM Sachindra Mohan Sharma of Northern Railway Lucknow division accepted this challenge and now a shared operation is being planned with the North Eastern Railway.
According to SS Uppal, President of Dainik Passenger Association, now when the responsibility of both the mandals has come to the same general manager, the works like caba widening stuck for years have also been completed.
Business and employment will also get a boost
This project will not only benefit the passengers, but also local traders and shopkeepers. Increased congestion at the station, better infrastructure and modern facilities will promote commercial activities.
- Shopkeepers will get more footfall
- New shops and facilities will open
- New employment opportunities will also arise
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