Lucknow Metro Extends Hours for Festive Season: Runs Until Midnight!

• Lucknow Metro to operate until 12 AM on December 25 and January 1, extending service by 1.5 hours.
• Decision provides relief for festive season visitors to malls, churches, parks, and restaurants, ensuring safe late-night travel.
• Metro saw over 1.70 lakh passengers during Christmas/New Year 2024, with high crowds at Charbagh, Hazratganj, Alambagh stations.
• Uttar Pradesh is now the first state with metro services in 6 cities, making India the world's 3rd largest metro network.
• Future plans include expanding Lucknow's metro network to 225 km, with significant expansions across other UP cities.

Why It Matters: Lucknow Metro extends festive hours until midnight, while UP leads India in metro network expansion.