Lucknow Metro

The original design of the metro project included one north-south and one east-west corridor, with links through Gomti Nagar. Estimated costs for the north-south corridor were {{INRConvert|5413|c|year=2011|to=USD}}, {{INRConvert|3611|c|year=2011|to=USD}} for the east-west corridor and {{INRConvert|495|c|year=2011|to=USD}} for the link through Gomti Nagar.{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/up-in-search-of-financial-model-to-make-metro-costeffective/800867/0|title=UP in search of financial model to make metro cost-effective|date=8 June 2011|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 September 2017}} The initial layout of the east-west corridor started from Rajajipuram and ended at Hahnemann, after passing through Gomti Nagar via Hazratganj and Patrakarpuram, a distance of {{convert|14|km}}. However, in 2010 the design was changed so the corridor started from Vasant Kunj and terminated at Charbagh, a revised distance of {{convert|13|km}}.{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dmrc-proposes-new-changes-in-lucknow-metro-c/576622/|title=DMRC proposes new changes in Lucknow Metro corridors|last=Verma|first=Lalmani|date=7 February 2010|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 September 2017}}

The design of north–south corridor had two elevated sections, with a total distance of {{cvt|19|km|mi|adj=mid|}}, separated by a {{cvt|3|km|mi|adj=mid| tunnel}}. The length of the ramps between the elevated and below ground sections would total {{cvt|0.8|km|mi|adj=mid|}}. When completed, the corridor would run for a total distance of {{convert|23|km}} and connect Amausi airport to Munshipulia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lmrcl.com/project/dpr-of-lucknow-metro/|title=Updated Final Detailed Project Report for Lucknow Metro Rail Project (Phase –I)|date=October 2013|website=Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation|publisher=Delhi Metro Rail Corporation|access-date=19 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://awas.up.nic.in/Lucknow%20DPR%20Oct%202013_Final.pdf|title=Updated Final Detailed Project Report for Lucknow Metro Rail Project (Phase –I)|date=October 2013|website=Department of Housing and Urban Planning, Government of Uttar Pradesh|publisher=Delhi Metro Rail Corporation|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213315/http://awas.up.nic.in/Lucknow%20DPR%20Oct%202013_Final.pdf|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}} Passengers would be served by a total of 22 stations, with 19 elevated and 3 below ground.{{cite web|url=http://www.alstom.com/press-centre/2015/10/alstom-to-provide-metro-trainsets-and-a-signalling-solution-for-lucknows-first-metro-line-/|title=Alstom to provide metro trainsets and a signalling solution for Lucknow's first metro line|date=5 October 2015|website=Alstom|access-date=18 September 2017}} Elevated stations were to be located at {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Amausi}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Transport Nagar}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Krishna Nagar}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Singar Nagar}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Alambagh}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Alambagh ISBT}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Mawaiya}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Durgapuri}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Charbagh}}. Following Charbagh station, the line descends underground where {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Hussain Ganj}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Sachivalaya}} (Uttar Pradesh Secretariat) and {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Hazratganj}} stations are located. The line then returns above ground for the remaining stations of the corridor, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|KD Singh Babu Stadium}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Lucknow University}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|IT College}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Badshahnagar}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Lekhraj Market}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Ramsagar Mishra Nagar}}, {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Indira Nagar}} and the terminus at {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Munshi Pulia}}.{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Lucknow-Metro-gets-a-blueprint-from-Delhi/611040|title=Lucknow Metro Rail gets a blueprint from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation|date=25 April 2010|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=18 September 2017}}

The metro could accommodate speeds up to {{cvt|90|km/h}} but the typical usage would be at speeds of {{cvt|34|km/h}} for the north–south corridor and {{cvt|32|km/h}} for the east–west corridor. Originally, the metro trains were to be housed in one of two depots, a {{convert|20|ha|acre}} depot at Vasant Kunj and another at the airport, but due to security concerns the airport depot was removed from the plan.{{cite web|url=http://blog.propertynice.com/lucknow-metro-rail-makes-a-turn-towards-gomtinagar|title=Lucknow metro rail makes a turn towards Gomtinagar|date=7 June 2011|website=Lucknow Properties|url-status=dead|access-date=12 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110827151043/http://blog.propertynice.com/lucknow-metro-rail-makes-a-turn-towards-gomtinagar/|archive-date=27 August 2011}}

In 2013, a report published by the Department of Housing and Urban Planning of the Government of Uttar Pradesh resulted in major changes to the metro project. The two corridor design was scrapped and replaced with one featuring a denser network of connectivity. This revision resulted in the layout of route being entirely elevated with no underground sections. The increased coverage of the metro would raise the cost of the project but reduced the operating cost per km. The reduction in operating cost is impacted by the difference in construction costs of the line itself, one km of overhead track costs {{INRConvert|180|c|lk=on}} as compared to {{INRConvert|550|c|lk=on}} for an underground track. The underground design also raised concerns about safety as well as increased energy consumption. The report also proposed the construction of an elevated Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) as a feeder service to the metro.{{cite web |author=Priyanka Singh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/New-Metro-plan-recommends-network-across-Lucknow/articleshow/18601976.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929173452/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-21/lucknow/37221048_1_ppp-model-metro-project-lucknow-metro |url-status=live |archive-date=29 September 2013 |title=New Metro plan recommends network across Lucknow |newspaper=The Times of India |date=21 February 2013 |access-date=28 February 2013}}

• September 2008: DMRC submits a concept paper after the Lucknow metro rail project is proposed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh headed by chief minister Mayawati.
• February 2009: An agreement is signed between DMRC and LDA.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Lucknow-gets-projects-worth-Rs-2400cr/articleshow/4084346.cms?referral=PM|title=Lucknow gets projects worth Rs 2,400cr|last=Siddiqui|first=Faiz Rahman|date=6 February 2009|website=The Times of India|access-date=21 September 2017}}
• June 2013: The state cabinet headed by chief minister Akhilesh Yadav gives clearance for the metro rail network.{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/lucknow-metro-rail-gets-green-signal-113062700606_1.html|title=Lucknow Metro rail gets green signal|last=Rawat|first=Virendra Singh|date=27 June 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|access-date=19 September 2017}}{{cite news |author=Ashish Tripathi |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/lucknow/40285844_1_logo-first-phase-metro-cell |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703132941/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/lucknow/40285844_1_logo-first-phase-metro-cell |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 July 2013 |title=Design Lucknow metro logo, win Rs 20,000 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=30 June 2013 |access-date=8 June 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/work-on-lucknow-metro-to-begin-december_870478.html|title=Work on Lucknow Metro to begin December|date=21 August 2013|newspaper=Zee News|access-date=16 September 2017}} The state cabinet also gave approval for the creation of Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation.
• August 2013: Government of Uttar Pradesh approves the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted by DMRC.{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/uttar-pradesh-government-approves-detailed-project-report-of-lucknow-metro/articleshow/21936041.cms|title=Uttar Pradesh government approves detailed project report of Lucknow metro|date=20 August 2013|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=21 August 2013}}
• October 2013: LMRC, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) is formed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to build and operate the Lucknow Metro. The SPV is incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 25 November 2013. Construction Phase to begin in December.{{cite web|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2013/10/metro-rail-construction-at-lucknow-to-begin-by-december/|title=Metro Rail Construction at Lucknow to begin by December|date=9 October 2013|website=Biharprabha|url-status=dead|access-date=16 September 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921001357/https://news.biharprabha.com/2013/10/metro-rail-construction-at-lucknow-to-begin-by-december/}}
• November 2013: DMRC submits tender for Lucknow Metro work, promises to complete the first phase by Feb 2017.{{cite news|title=DMRC pitches for Lucknow Metro work, assures first phase completion by Feb 2017|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-09/news/43855473_1_first-phase-dmrc-mangu-singh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112063710/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-09/news/43855473_1_first-phase-dmrc-mangu-singh|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 November 2013|access-date=31 December 2013|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=9 November 2013}}
• December 2013: Government of India, in principle, approves the project.{{cite news |author=Priyanka Singh |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/UP-gets-Centres-sanction-letter-for-Lucknow-Metro/articleshow/28025048.cms |title=UP gets Centre's sanction letter for Lucknow Metro |newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 December 2013 |access-date=28 December 2013}}
• March 2014: Foundation stone laid for Lucknow Metro project.
• 10 July 2014: {{INRConvert|100|c|lk=on|year=2014}} set aside for Lucknow Metro in the union budget, by Minister of Finance, Arun Jaitley.{{cite news|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/budget-2014-15-rs.100-crore-for-metros-in-ahmedabad-lucknow/1/208035.html|title=Budget 2014-15: Rs 100 crore for metros in Ahmedabad, Lucknow|date=10 July 2014|work=Business Today|access-date=21 September 2017}}

• 27 September 2014: Construction begins on the Lucknow Metro.{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Lucknow-Metro-construction-begins-Akhilesh-fulfils-promise-to-father/articleshow/43663937.cms|title=Lucknow Metro construction begins, Akhilesh fulfils promise to father|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=28 September 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 6 August 2015: Lucknow Metro receives clearance from Public Investment Board (PIB) of Government of India.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/UP-LUCK-pib-give-clearance-lucknow-metro-project-uttar-pradesh-news-5075703-PHO.html |script-title=hi:अब रफ्तार पकड़ेगा लखनऊ मेट्रो प्रोजेक्ट, पीआईबी से मिल गया क्लीयरेंस|date=6 August 2015|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi|trans-title=Lucknow Metro project gets clearance from PIB, will now speed up|access-date=19 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/economy/lucknow-metro-project-gets-centres-approval/115080/|title=Lucknow Metro project gets Centre's approval|date=7 August 2015|website=The Financial Express|access-date=19 September 2017}}
• 22 December 2015: Union Cabinet approves construction of Rail Project Phase - 1A.{{cite news|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=133816|title=Approval for Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1A|date=22 December 2015|work=Press Information Bureau of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/cabinet-approves-lucknow-metro-project-at-an-estimated-cost-of-rs-6928-crore/articleshow/50287023.cms?intenttarget=no|title=Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro project at an estimated cost of Rs 6,928 crore|date=22 December 2015|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=21 September 2017}}
• 30 March 2016: To speed up clearance processes for Lucknow Metro, LMRC becomes a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/lucknow-metro-a-joint-venture-now-clearances-to-be-faster/story-p9lrLGUhr3tE9uc3X4EjYN.html|title=Lucknow Metro a joint venture now, clearances to be faster|date=30 March 2016|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2017}} As a result, the LMRC board is reconstituted with five nominee directors being nominated by both Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh each, apart from the three full-time directors. Additionally, the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh is replaced by the Union Urban Development Secretary as the ex-officio chairman of LMRC.
• 18 September 2016: 90% of the work completed in the construction of Rail Project Phase - 1A.
• 20 October 2016: Lucknow metro begins work on Faizabad Road, does Bhoomi puja for Phase 1A Extension.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/lucknow/Lucknow-metro-begins-work-on-Faizabad-Road-does-Bhoomi-puja-for-remaining-corridor/articleshow/54965101.cms {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/news/lucknow/639485/lucknow-metro-begins-work-on-faizabad-road-does-bhoomi-puja-for-remaining-corridor/|title=Lucknow metro begins work on Faizabad Road, does Bhoomi puja for remaining corridor|date=20 October 2016|website=NYOOZ|access-date=18 September 2017}}
• 1 December 2016: The Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh flagged off the train at the Transport Nagar depot on a trial run on priority section till the {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Alambagh}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1161203/jsp/bihar/story_122645.jsp#.WEI9DdJ97IU|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203154003/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1161203/jsp/bihar/story_122645.jsp#.WEI9DdJ97IU|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 December 2016|title=Lucknow: 1, Patna: 0|last=Sinha|first=Nishant|date=3 December 2016|website=The Telegraph|access-date=16 September 2017}} The inaugural ride was piloted by two women.{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/lucknow-metro-makes-trial-run-will-open-to-public-on-march-26-4404916/|title=Lucknow Metro makes trial run, will open to public on March 26|date=1 December 2016|website=The Indian Express|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 20 June 2017: Fifth metro train set arrives at Transport Nagar depot.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-metros-fifth-metro-train-set-arrives-at-transport-nagar-depot/articleshow/59253416.cms|title=Lucknow Metro's fifth metro train set arrives at Transport nagar depot|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=21 June 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 8 July 2017: Sixth and final metro train set arrives for first phase requirement.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-metro-receives-sixth-metro-train-from-sri-city/articleshow/59506784.cms|title=Lucknow Metro receives sixth metro-train from Sri City|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=8 July 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 27–28 July 2017: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CMRS) performs on-site inspection to confirm readiness of the Metro for service.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/lucknow-metro-crucial-inspection-likely-on-july-27-28-before-green-light/story-X7bXLRZwySql29e1UMaFXL.html|title=Lucknow metro: Crucial inspection likely on July 27, 28 before green light|date=25 July 2017|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 29 August 2017: Inauguration ceremony, on 5 September 2017, confirmed. Announcement that metro trains will run between Transport Nagar and Charbagh.{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/india/rajnath-singh-yogi-adityanathto-flag-off-lucknow-metro-on-september-5-2037448.html|title=Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanathto flag off Lucknow Metro on September 5|date=29 August 2017|website=Zee News|access-date=16 September 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/rajnath-singh-to-flag-off-lucknow-metro-on-sept-5/articleshow/60263165.cms|title=Rajnath Singh to flag off Lucknow Metro on September 5|last=Sharma|first=Aman|date=29 August 2017|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=13 September 2017}}
• 5 September 2017: Minister of Home Affairs and member of parliament for Lucknow, Rajnath Singh and chief minister, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate Lucknow metro for service between {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Transport Nagar}} and {{rws|Lucknow Charbagh}}.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/lucknow-news/rajnath-singh-chief-minister-yogi-adityanath-inaugurate-lucknow-metro-1746262|title=Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurate Lucknow Metro|date=5 September 2017|website=NDTV|access-date=13 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lucknow-metro-opens-yogi-adityanath-dedicates-it-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-10-facts-1746322|title=As Metro Rolls Out, Yogi Adityanath Says Lucknow Now 'Smart City': 10 Facts|date=6 September 2017|editor-last=Sanyal|editor-first=Anindita|website=NDTV|access-date=16 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/rajnath-singh-yogi-adityanath-inaugurate-lucknow-metro/articleshow/60376548.cms|title=Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate Lucknow metro|date=5 September 2017|website=The Economic Times|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• 23 February 2019: Work on whole of North-South Corridor (Red Line) completed, CMRS approves for commercial run. Full line to be inaugurated on 8 March 2019.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-metro-ready-for-commercial-launch-of-north-south-corridor/articleshow/68129908.cms|title=Lucknow Metro ready for commercial launch of north-south corridor - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=10 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/development/prime-minister-narendra-modi-may-inaugurate-metro-on-munshi-pulia-route-in-lucknow-on-27th-february/articleshow/68085703.cms|title=27 फरवरी को पीएम मोदी एयरपोर्ट-मुंशी पुलिया मेट्रो को दिखाएंगे हरी झंडी!|date=21 February 2019|website=Navbharat Times|access-date=10 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/development/beautiful-embroidery-work-done-in-lucknow-metro-station/articleshow/68276677.cms|title=लखनऊः मेट्रो स्टेशन तैयार अब चलने का इंतजार, की गई सुंदर चिकनकारी|date=6 March 2019|website=Navbharat Times|access-date=10 March 2019}}
• 8 March 2019: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates full stretch of Red Line of Lucknow Metro.{{Cite web | url=http://www.uniindia.com/news/north/pm-flags-off-lucknow-metro/1522118.html |title = PM flags off Lucknow Metro}}
• January 2024: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has planned extension of the Red Line from CCS Airport to SGPGI, Lucknow on one end and from Munshipuliya to Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow on the other end.{{Cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/up-govt-okays-rs-5881c-for-expansion-of-lucknow-metro-101704477386931.html |title= U.P. govt okays ₹5881 cr for expansion of Lucknow Metro |last=Aslam|first=Fahad|date=20 January 2024|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 January 2024}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.knocksense.com/lucknow/old-city-to-get-lucknows-metro-new-touch-new-line-to-be-a-reality-by-2029 |title= Old city to get new Lucknow's Metro touch; To be a reality by 2029 |access-date=20 January 2024}}

• August 2019: Modified DPR is yet to be approved by state government and also LMRC is yet to get land for Metro deport which is to come up near upcoming {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Vasant Kunj}}.{{cite news |title=कानपुर व आगरा को प्राथमिकता के चलते लखनऊ में मेट्रो के अगले चरण पर लगा ब्रेक |url=https://www.amarujala.com/lucknow/lucknow-metro-next-phase-work-slows-down-as-kanpur-and-agra-metro-gets-priority |access-date=29 August 2019 |work=Amar Ujala |date=24 August 2019|language=hi}}
• January 2024: The Government of Uttar Pradesh Approved the construction of 11.165 km long East-West Corridor between {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Vasant Kunj}} to {{stl|Lucknow Metro|Charbagh}}, Blue Line which is also known as Phase 1B, at an estimated budget of {{INRConvert|5881|c|lk=on}} in January 2024 with an expected completion timeline of 2029.{{Cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/up-govt-okays-rs-5881c-for-expansion-of-lucknow-metro-101704477386931.html |title= U.P. govt okays ₹5881 cr for expansion of Lucknow Metro |website=Hindustan Times|access-date=20 January 2024}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.knocksense.com/lucknow/old-city-to-get-lucknows-metro-new-touch-new-line-to-be-a-reality-by-2029 |title= Old city to get new Lucknow's Metro touch; To be a reality by 2029 |access-date=20 January 2024}}

In Phase 1, 21 metro stations were built on the Red Line from CCS Airport to Munshipulia and 12 metro stations will be built on the Blue Line from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj.{{Cite web|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/lucknow-metro-information-map-updates/| title=Lucknow Metro – Information, Route Maps, Fares, Tenders & Updates |website=The Metro Rail Guy|access-date=19 December 2020}}{{Cite web|title= CM Yogi Adityanath’s nod to Lucknow Metro’s 2nd corridor |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/cms-nod-to-lucknow-metros-2nd-corridor/articleshow/106500517.cms |date=3 January 2024}}

{{main|List of Lucknow Metro stations}}

Over 50% of the Lucknow Metro rail project is funded through external debt from European Investment Bank.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lmrcl.com/about/lucknow-metro-rail-corporation/|title=About Us|website=Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation|url-status=dead|access-date=16 September 2017|archive-date=6 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106181847/http://www.lmrcl.com/about/lucknow-metro-rail-corporation}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/european-bank-to-advance-rs-1-752-cr-to-lucknow-metro-117040200424_1.html|title=European bank to advance Rs 1,752 cr to Lucknow Metro|last=Rawat|first=Virendra Singh|date=2 April 2017|newspaper=Business Standard|access-date=16 September 2017}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lmrcl.com/contactus/|title=Contact Us|website=Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation|access-date=16 September 2017}}

On 5 October 2015, Alstom was awarded a {{INRConvert|1102|c|year=2015|to=USD EUR}} contract to construct twenty four car EMU for Phase 1A, based on their Metropolis design.

The vehicles are to be constructed at Alstom's factory in Sricity, Andhra Pradesh.{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/alstom-bags-150-million-euro-contract-from-lucknow-metro/articleshow/49227424.cms|title=Alstom bags 150 million euro contract from Lucknow Metro|date=5 October 2015|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=18 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/tpsprbFgxOrnfk8Ltna3VN/Alstom-bags-Lucknow-Metro-contract-worth-Rs1100-crore.html|title=Alstom bags Lucknow Metro contract worth Rs 1,100 crore|date=5 October 2015|website=Live Mint|publisher=HT Media Ltd|access-date=19 September 2017}}

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WiFi is available at each station with free access for smart card holders. Other services include free purified drinking water and free toilets.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/free-water-toilets-first-at-lucknow-metro-stations/articleshow/59690778.cms|title=In a first, free water, toilets at Lucknow Metro stations|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=21 July 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/109422/lucknow-metro-station-free-water-toilet-facilities-uttarpradesh-first-india/|title=Lucknow Metro Station Is Set to Become India's First to Provide Free Water & Toilet Facilities|last=Plummer|first=Lucy|website=The Better India|access-date=18 September 2017|date=22 July 2017}}

The north–south corridor of the Lucknow Metro uses an automated fare collection (AFC) system, provided by Datamatics.{{Cite web|url=http://www.datamatics.com/news-events/press-release/consortium-datamatics-mikroelektronika-wins-automatic-fare-collection-afc|title=Consortium of Datamatics & Mikroelektronika wins Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) contract for Lucknow Metro Phase 1A Project|date=6 May 2016|website=Datamatics|url-status=dead|access-date=19 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911223428/http://www.datamatics.com/news-events/press-release/consortium-datamatics-mikroelektronika-wins-automatic-fare-collection-afc|archive-date=11 September 2017}}

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Lucknow Metro's security is based on a hybrid model. The Lucknow City Police, which has raised a dedicated squad of 393 personnel for this purpose from PAC, provides general security, which includes frisking, scanning, maintaining and having quick response teams (QRT) as per security norms,{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/pac-security-personnel-to-guard-lucknow-metro-stations/articleshow/59212669.cms|title=PAC security personnel to guard Lucknow metro stations|last=Chakraborty|first=Pathikrit|date=19 June 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 January 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/uttar-pradesh/lucknow-pac-to-look-security-arrangements-in-lucknow-metro-operations-1095697.html |script-title=hi:लखनऊ मेट्रो की सुरक्षा का जिम्मा संभालेगी पीएसी|date=31 August 2017|website=News18|language=hi|trans-title=The security of Lucknow Metro would be handled by PAC|location=Lucknow|access-date=24 January 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Police-private-guards-for-Metro-security/articleshow/51736349.cms|title=Police, private guards for Metro security|date=8 April 2016|website=The Times of India|location=Lucknow|access-date=24 January 2018}} while a private security agency provides operational security, which including maintaining hygiene of the station and ensuring that people queue properly.

Personnel from the PAC were especially trained for providing security by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in New Delhi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/cisf-trains-up-police-team-for-lucknow-metro-security/1011797/?next|title=CISF trains UP Police team for Lucknow Metro security|date=21 March 2017|website=Outlook|location=New Delhi|access-date=24 January 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/cisf-trains-up-police-team-for-lucknow-metro-security-894460-2017-03-21|title=CISF trains UP Police team for Lucknow Metro security|date=21 March 2017|website=India Today|location=New Delhi|access-date=24 January 2018}}

Apart from this, CCTV and metal detectors are installed at every metro station.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-one-day-lucknow-metro-riders-smear-station-wall-with-paan-stains/story-xPcA7xvQIzFuq43LxpRA4N.html|title=In one day, Lucknow metro riders smear station wall with paan stains|last=Srivastava|first=Anupam|date=8 September 2017|website=Hindustan Times|location=Lucknow|access-date=24 January 2018}}

Smart Cards and Tokens are available from Ticket Counters for travelling.

The cumulative ridership of the metro rail in Lucknow crossed 1 million in the first 70 days of commercial operation;{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lucknow-metro-ridership-crosses-10-lakh-in-just-70-days-4940572/|title=Lucknow Metro ridership crosses 10 lakh in just 70 days|date=16 November 2017|work=The Indian Express|access-date=11 August 2018|publisher=Indian Express Group|agency=Press Trust of India|location=Lucknow|oclc=70274541}} the rapid-transit system received 31,688 passengers on its inaugural day of services, and recorded a ridership of 41,075 on 10 September.

{{As of|June 2018}}, the daily ridership of Lucknow Metro ranges between 10,000 and 11,000;{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/ridership-to-touch-3lakh-per-day-in-2019-lmrc-md/story-4k9J29jSpqOi8KJ9d3leLN.html|title=Ridership to touch 3Lakh per day in 2019: LMRC MD|last=Srivastava|first=Anupam|date=25 May 2018|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=11 August 2018|location=Lucknow|oclc=231696742}}{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/metro-footfall-surges-with-e-rickshaw-feeder-service/articleshow/64423049.cms|title=Metro footfall surges with e-rickshaw feeder service - Times of India|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=2 June 2018|work=The Times of India|access-date=11 August 2018|publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.|location=Lucknow|oclc=23379369}} with monthly ridership being 480,000 in September 2017, 400,000 in October 2017, 300,000 in November and December 2017, and around 300,000 in January, February, March and April 2018. As of 2019, as many as 60,000 people are using metro service on a daily basis in Lucknow.

Lucknow Metro achieved its highest ever ridership of 1.30 lakh passengers since its inception in 2017 on 1st January 2024 which surpassed the previous record of 93,237 passengers set on 25th December 2023. {{Cite web|url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/lucknow-metro-records-historic-ridership-surge-101704130284054.html |title=Lucknow Metro records historic ridership surge |access-date=20 January 2024}}

In January 2017, Hindi film Behen Hogi Teri became the first film to shoot scenes on the metro premises.{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/behen-hogi-teri-will-be-the-first-film-to-shoot-in-lucknow-metro/articleshow/56592234.cms|title='Behen Hogi Teri' will be the first film to shoot in Lucknow Metro|last=Trivedi|first=Tanvi|date=16 January 2017|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}

• Lucknow Metro was awarded 2nd Place for 'Best Metro for Excellence in Innovative Designs' at 5th Annual Metro Rail Summit in New Delhi behind the Delhi Metro. It competed against the other metro projects of the country like Mumbai Metro, Jaipur Metro etc.{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Lucknow-Metro-adjudged-as-best-metro-for-excellence-in-innovative-designs/articleshow/51474304.cms|title=Lucknow Metro adjudged as best metro for 'excellence in innovative designs'|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=19 March 2016|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC) was awarded the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Choice Prize Award 2016 under the Gold category,{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-metro-rail-corporation-gets-esqr-international-award-in-berlin/articleshow/55967782.cms|title=Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation gets ESQR International Award in Berlin|last=Singh|first=Priyanka|date=13 December 2016|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 September 2017}} a vanity award.
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation won the Dun & Bradstreet Infra Award in 2017 in the Metro Rail category  for completing "Priority Corridor" of the North –South Corridor (Phase 1A) and commissioning the project in a record time of less than three years. .{{Cite web|url=http://www.ismatimes.com/2017/11/lmrc-wins-prestigious-dun-bradstreet-infra-award-2017/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171103153619/http://www.ismatimes.com/2017/11/lmrc-wins-prestigious-dun-bradstreet-infra-award-2017/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 November 2017|title=LMRC wins prestigious Dun & Bradstreet Infra Award 2017 ISMA TIMES|website=www.ismatimes.com|language=en-US|access-date=7 November 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/lucknow-metro-lmrc-bags-dun-bradstreet-infra-award-2017-metro-rail-category/|title=Lucknow Metro LMRC bags Dun & Bradstreet Infra Award, 2017 in Metro Rail category " Metro Rail News|date=4 November 2017|work=Metro Rail News|access-date=7 November 2017|language=en-US}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation won the International 'Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents' (RoSPA) Award. LMRC was given the Silver Award for its Phase 1A (North-South Corridor) in the Project/Infrastructure category for the year 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/lucknow-news/lucknow-metro-bags-coveted-international-award-for-safety-systems-1919705|title=Lucknow Metro First From India To Get This International Award|website=NDTV.com|access-date=1 March 2019}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation was certified with the highest green rating (i.e. the Platinum Rating) by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lmrc-starts-cleanliness-drive-observes-world-environment-week-from-june-2-to-8/articleshow/64428456.cms|title=LMRC starts cleanliness drive, observes 'World Environment Week' from June 2 to 8 - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 March 2019}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation has International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001: 2004 & Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001: 2007 certificates in recognition of the organisation's integrated management system in compliance with ISO & OHSAS standards and requirements.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-metro-upgrades-to-iso-14001-2015-certification/articleshow/64261809.cms|title=Lucknow Metro upgrades to ISO 14001 2015 certification - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 March 2019}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation was awarded the "Best Urban Mass Transit" project during the 10th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition and CODATU XVII Conference under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Hyderabad, Telangana in November 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ismatimes.com/2018/09/lmrc-creates-history-by-winning-prestigious-international-rospa-award/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920173321/http://www.ismatimes.com/2018/09/lmrc-creates-history-by-winning-prestigious-international-rospa-award/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=20 September 2018|title=LMRC creates history by winning prestigious International ROSPA award . {{!}} ISMA TIMES|language=en-US|access-date=1 March 2019}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation's managing director, Kumar Keshav,{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2014/state-editions/kumar-keshav-is-the-new-managing-director-lmrc.html|title=KUMAR KESHAV IS THE NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR lMRC|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=1 March 2019}} was awarded with the 'Shaan-E-Lucknow' award by the organisers of the Lucknow Book Fair and a special postal envelope cover bearing the logo, symbol and mnemonic of Lucknow Metro was released.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Lucknow-metro-MD-gets-Shaan-E-Lucknow-award-special-postalenvelope-launched/articleshow/50272222.cms|title=Lucknow metro MD gets Shaan-E-Lucknow award, special postal envelope launched - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 March 2019}}
• Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation won the first Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Award on Innovation in governance on 15 October 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Innovation-in-governance-Kalam-Memorial-award-conferred-to-Lucknow-Metro-MD/articleshow/54868581.cms|title=Innovation in governance: Kalam Memorial award conferred to Lucknow Metro MD - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=1 March 2019}}

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