Lucknow city is a major economic center in the northern part of India. The city is experiencing significant population growth and spatial expansion which have led to rising travel demand, particularly between peripheral residential areas and the central business district.

Public transport accounts for a small share of total trips in Lucknow, while private vehicles dominate urban mobility, leading to frequent traffic congestion, longer travel times, and increased pollution. To address these challenges, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced in Lucknow a metro rail transport system.

The Project will be city’s second metro corridor, spanning from East to West of Lucknow and integrating with the existing operational North–South metro corridor.