Lucknow's Gomti Nagar Station Stuns Visitors with Airport-Like Transformation

• Gomti Nagar Railway Station (GTNR) in Lucknow has been redeveloped to resemble a modern airport, astonishing passengers.
• Instagram user Aalimahaa Ali's viral video showcased its luxurious facilities including glass walls, AC, food courts, and escalators.
• Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in February 2025, the station cost hundreds of crores under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• It is Uttar Pradesh's first privately managed railway hub, utilizing the ISFM model for private handling of services like cleaning and catering.
• The station boasts 6 platforms, 26 lifts, 21 escalators, AC concourses, food plazas, multi-level parking, and solar panels for energy.

Why It Matters: Gomti Nagar Railway Station's airport-like revamp and private management set a new standard for Indian railways.