A new boarding point for long-distance trains could come up at Transport Nagar, offering passengers an alternative to crowded Charbagh and Lucknow Junction railway stations. The proposed station would make it easier for residents of Transport Nagar, Amausi and adjoining areas to access train services without travelling across the city. Northern Railway plans to convert the existing freight terminal into a passenger station, potentially making it Lucknow’s 19th railway station.
Senior divisional commercial manager, Northern Railway’s Lucknow division, Samarth Gupta, confirmed the proposal. “We are planning to introduce passenger train services at Transport Nagar railway station. At present, Transport Nagar functions exclusively as a freight-handling station, primarily accommodating goods trains involved in automobile transportation. Extensive infrastructure upgrades would be required before it could handle regular passenger traffic. Premium services, including Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, are also being considered, although no specific train has been officially identified for a stoppage at Transport Nagar. Located close to Transport Nagar Metro station, the proposed terminal would offer access to the Lucknow Metro network. Its connectivity towards Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Alambagh bus station and the proposed multistorey bus terminal at Amausi could further benefit commuters. The completion of double-line infrastructure between Utraitia and Transport Nagar has further strengthened the corridor.
The proposal has already been submitted, and we are awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety,” he said. Railway officials said the proposed operations could include passenger, mail-express and superfast trains.
