Lucknow Charbagh railway station

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Lucknow Charbagh
Indian Railways Suburban Railway Logo.svg Indian Railways and Barabanki–Lucknow Suburban Railway station
Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow.jpg
Charbagh railway station view from metro station
General information
Location Charbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates 26°49′55″N80°55′08″E / 26.832°N 80.919°E / 26.832; 80.919
Elevation123.500 metres (405.18 ft)
Owned by Government of India
Operated by Indian Railways
Line(s)
  • Lucknow-Malhaur-Barabanki line
  • Lucknow-Utraitia-Rae Bareli line
  • Lucknow-Utraitia-Sultanpur line
  • Lucknow-Unnao-Kanpur line
  • Lucknow-Hardoi-Shahjahanpur-Bareilly-Moradabad-New Delhi Main line
Platforms9
Tracks26 + 8 (Lucknow NER Jn.)
Connections UPMRC.svg Red Line Charbagh
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
Parking BSicon PARKING.svg Available
Bicycle facilities BSicon BICYCLE.svg Available
ArchitectJ. H. Hornimen
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeLKO
Fare zone Northern Railway zone
History
Opened21 March 1914;111 years ago (1914-03-21)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous names Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway / East Indian Railway Company
Location
Lucknow Charbagh railway station

Lucknow Charbagh (officially Lucknow NR, station code: LKO) is the largest and busiest railway station of Lucknow city. In 19th century, the next important station in the north after Delhi was Lucknow. It was the headquarters of the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway (O&RR) whose first line from Lucknow to Kanpur was built in April 1867.

Contents

Now known as Lucknow Charbagh station, it is part of Northern Railway. It is neighbored by another major station, Lucknow Junction under the North-Eastern Railway within the same premises with a different terminal building.

Infrastructure

Built at a price of ₹ 70 lakhs, which now values as 2 million Dollars or 14 crore INR in 2021; Lucknow Charbagh was designed by J. H. Horniman. The foundation of the railway station was placed in March 1914. The building was completed in 1923.[ verification needed ] A major role in its design and planning was carried out by Chaubey Mukta Prasad, a consulting engineer for Ms Lanebrown and Hulett.[ verification needed ] It has a large garden in front of the building. It incorporates the mix of Rajput, Awadhi and Mughal architecture and has a palatial appearance.[ verification needed ] Architecturally, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in India. [1] The Government Railway Police station at Lucknow Charbagh holds an ISO 9001 certificate. [2]

Diesel Loco Shed, Alambagh

Serial No.Locomotive ClassHorsepowerQuantity
1. WAP-4 53502
2. WAG-7 535060
3. WAG-5 385019
4. WAP-1 385015
5. WDG-3A 310025
6. WDM-3A 310016
7. WDM-3D 330072
8. WDG-4/4D 4000/450058
9. WDP-4/4B/4D 4000/450028
Total Locomotives Active as of July 2025 [3] [4] 295

Platforms

The station has 9 platforms. Out of which, 2 platforms are Terminals, located towards Dilkusha Side and 7 are Through Platforms. 2 more terminal platforms are under construction which are towards Alam Nagar Side.

The adjacent Lucknow NER Jn. has 6 Terminal Platforms. Although managed by 2 different divisions, the entire complex houses 15 platforms.

References

  1. ↑ "India's best railway stations". Rediff. 14 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Lucknow police station gets ISO-9001 certification". Yahoo News India. IANS. 11 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)". Railway Board, Indian Railways. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Electric Loco Holding". Railnet. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
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