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Rs 6000 crore to make Lucknow`s Charbagh station world class: Here`s what`s in store
The station will be made completely disabled-friendly and equipped with all modern amenities.
The historic Charbagh railway station in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow is set to become world class with a makeover. If sources are to be believed, the Charbagh junction in Lucknow is slated to be given a makeover like airports.
The Indian Railways is expected to spend Rs 6000 crore for the purpose and the station would be made world class within a span of three years.
According to the plan of the Indian Railways, the outer heritage look of the station would be preserved while the inside of it will be transformed completely. All platforms are likely to be provided lifts and escalators.
The station will be made completely disabled-friendly and equipped with all modern amenities.
Apart from this, the station will have parking space for as many as 500 vehicles.
The look of the railway station will be developed, with separate zones of arrival and departure.
Charbagh Junction will also be connected to the Lucknow metro, and will also undergo an expansion.