LUCKNOW: Since the first commercial operation, the Lucknow Metro has ferried 3.3 crore commuters so far — a little less than the population of Afghanistan.
On Sunday, the UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) will celebrate Metro Diwas on the occasion of completing four years of its operations, which initially started on priority corridor from Transportnagar to Charbagh in March 2017, and by September 5, 2017, the service was extended till Munshipullia from Amausi airport.
To celebrate the occasion, few selected eateries on the premises of Lucknow Metro offering pizza, tea, cake, meal and other edible items will provide discounts to commuters at Badshahnagar, Krishnanagar, Charbagh, Bhoothnath, Alambagh, Durgapuri and Vishwavidalaya Metro stations.
Further, UPMRC will also felicitate passengers, including the ‘3.25 core-th’ commuter and three GoSmart card users with highest amount of recharge. UPMRC will also feliciate its staff for outstanding contribution to the service.
In the evening, a music band performance will also be organised at Hazratganj metro station to celebrate the anniversary. The Lucknow Metro was completed in 19 months and 10 days, making its way to the Limca Book of records.
Currently, the metro service has 1.5 lakh commuters with GoSmart card.
