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{{Short description|Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, India}}
{{For|the Northeast Railway station|Lucknow Junction railway station}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Lucknow Charbagh
| other_name =
| style = Indian Railways
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Regional rail]] and [[Light rail]] station
| image = Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow.jpg
| image_caption = Lucknow Charbagh railway station
| address = [[Charbagh]], Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.832|N|80.919|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline}}
| elevation = {{convert|123.500|m|ft}}
| connections = {{ric|Lucknow Metro}} {{rcb|Lucknow Metro|Red|croute}} [[Charbagh metro station|Charbagh]]
| structure = Standard
| parking = Available
| bicycle =
| architect = J. H. Hornimen
| code = LKO
| zone = [[Northern Railway zone]]
| owned = [[Ministry of Railways (India)]]
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| opened = {{start date|df=yes|1914|3|21}}
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| status = Active
| electrified = Yes
| former = [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]] / [[East Indian Railway Company]]
| map_locator =
| route_map =
| map_state =
| map_type = India Uttar Pradesh#India
| map_dot_label = Lucknow Charbagh
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-custom = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=300|frame-height=180|zoom=14|type=point|marker=rail}}
| line = *[[Varanasi-Lucknow line|Lucknow-Ayodhya-Jaunpur-Varanasi line]]
*[[Varanasi-Rae Bareli-Lucknow line|Lucknow-Rae Bareli-Varanasi line]]
*[[Varanasi-Sultanpur-Lucknow line|Lucknow-Sultanpur-Jaunpur City-Varanasi line]]
*[[Lucknow-Kanpur Suburban Railway|Lucknow-Unnao-Kanpur line]]
*[[Lucknow-Moradabad line|Lucknow-Bareilly-Moradabad-New Delhi line]]
| platform = 9
| tracks = 26
| passengers = 80,000
| services =[[File:Feature ticket office.svg|20px|Computerized Ticketing Counters]] [[File:Baggage claim ecomo.svg|20px|Luggage Checking System]] [[File:Feature parking.svg|20px|Parking]] [[File:Feature accessible.svg|20px|Disabled Access]] [[File:SymbolCoffeeShop.svg|20px|Food Plaza]] [[File:AB-Autobahnkiosk.svg|20px|Kiosks]] [[File:Aseos Públicos.jpg|20px|WC]] [[File:Aiga taxi.svg|20px|Taxi Stand]] [[File:Feature suburban buses.svg|20px|Public Transportation]]
}}

'''Lucknow Charbagh''' (officially '''Lucknow NR''', station code: '''LKO''') is a railway station in [[Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh]], India. It is the largest and busiest railway station of Lucknow city.<ref>https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/lucknow-charbagh-nr-lko/336</ref>

The station is part of the [[Northern Railway zone]]'s Lucknow NR Division and the [[Varanasi–Lucknow line]].

It is also part of the [[Varanasi-Rae Bareli-Lucknow line|Lucknow-Rae Bareli-Varanasi line]], [[Varanasi-Sultanpur-Lucknow line|Lucknow-Sultanpur-Jaunpur City-Varanasi line]], [[Lucknow-Kanpur Suburban Railway]] and [[Lucknow-Moradabad line]].

This station is a (NSG 2) category in Northern Railway. This station is situated in southern central part of Lucknow and adjacent to [[Lucknow Junction railway station|Lucknow Junction]].

Nearby stations include {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} (LJN) and {{stnlnk|Aishbagh}} (ASH).

==Overview==

Lucknow Charbagh is a high-revenue station, serving over 80,000 passengers and over 180 Mail/Express and 250-300 Passenger trains on a daily basis. It is under the administrative control of the [[Northern Railway zone]]'s [[Lucknow NR railway division]].It is the Headquarter of Lucknow NR railway division.

Lucknow Charbagh is well connected with many important cultural cities such as [[New Delhi]], [[Kanpur]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Varanasi]], [[Ayodhya]], [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]], [[Agra]], [[Jaipur]], [[Bareilly]], [[Moradabad]], [[Dehradun]], [[Haridwar]], [[Amritsar]], [[Ludhiana]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Jammu]], [[Meerut]], [[Mathura]], [[Bhopal]], [[Indore]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Gwalior]], [[Raipur]], [[Durg]], [[Ujjain]], [[Bilaspur, Uttar Pradesh|Bilaspur]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Surat]], [[Vadodara]], [[Nashik]], [[Jaisalmer]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Kolkata]], [[Patna]], [[Guwahati]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Puri]], [[Gaya, India|Gaya]], [[Jamshedpur]], [[Dhanbad]], [[Asansol]], [[Chennai]], [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Kochi]], [[Coimbatore]], and [[Thiruvananthapuram]].

==History==
The history of the Lucknow Charbagh railway station is intertwined with the evolution of Indian railways during the British Raj. The iconic building itself is an Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpiece that was completed in 1923, and it holds a significant place in both the city's heritage and India's independence movement.

In 19th century, Lucknow was the second most important station in the North after Delhi. It was the Headquarters of the [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]] (O&RR) whose first line from Lucknow to Kanpur was built in April 1867.

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

The foundation stone for the station's main building was laid in March 1914 by Bishop George Herbert. It was designed by J.H. Horniman with assistance from consulting engineer Chaubey Mukta Prasad. The structure features a blend of Mughal, Awadhi, and Rajput architectural styles, giving it a palatial look. The building was completed in 1923 and officially inaugurated for public use in 1926.

Today, the Charbagh complex consists of two adjacent stations: Lucknow Charbagh (LKO), under the Northern Railway zone, and the distinct Lucknow Junction (LJN), which falls under the North Eastern Railway zone.

==Key modernization projects==
Lucknow Charbagh railway station is currently undergoing a comprehensive ₹420-crore modernization project under the [[Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]], aiming to transform it into a world-class transit hub while retaining its heritage look. The project includes the integrated redevelopment of both the LKO (Northern Railway) and LJN (North Eastern Railway) stations, with an anticipated completion around the end of 2026.

Improvements include:
* Construction of a vast, modern elevated concourse (120m x 115m) to seamlessly connect the main and second entry points and improve passenger movement.
* The number of platforms in the Northern Railway section is being expanded from 9 to 11 to handle more trains and ease congestion.
* Improved integration with the existing [[Charbagh metro station]] and plans for the upcoming Phase 2 metro line (Charbagh-Vasant Kunj) to link the station with other parts of the city.
[[File:Under-construction Charbagh Station New Building.jpg|thumb|The new building of Charbagh railway station is being constructed by R.V.N.L. (''Rail Development Corporation Limited'')]]
As of now the entire structure of the new and modern railway station is already constructed with electrical and facade work is underway. The construction new maintenance shed near Lucknow junction is also completed. The piling work for pillar erection of mega concourse is underway in various parts of the station.

==Infrastructure==
The Station was built at a price of {{INR}} 70 [[lakhs]], which now values as {{USD}} 2 million Dollars or {{INR}} 14 [[crores]] 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. A major role in its design and planning was carried out by Chaubey Mukta Prasad, a consulting engineer for Ms Lanebrown and Hulett. It has a large garden in front of the building. It incorporates the mix of [[Rajput architecture|Rajput]], [[Awadh]]i and [[Mughal architecture]] and has a palatial appearance. Architecturally, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-budget-2012-railway-indias-best-stations/20120314.htm#6|title=India's best railway stations|date=14 March 2012|work=Rediff}}</ref> The [[Government Railway Police]] station at Lucknow Charbagh holds an [[ISO 9001]] certificate.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://in.news.yahoo.com/lucknow-police-station-gets-iso-9001-certification-121431909.html|title = Lucknow police station gets ISO-9001 certification|date = 11 March 2012|access-date = 6 March 2015|publisher = Yahoo News India|agency = [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref>

==Diesel loco shed, Alambagh==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Serial No. !! Locomotive Class !! Horsepower !! Quantity
|-
| 1. || [[WAP-4]] || 5350 || 2
|-
| 2. || [[WAG-7]] || 5350 || 60
|-
| 3. || [[WAG-5]] || 3850 || 19
|-
| 4. ||[[WAP-1]] || 3850 || 15
|-
| 5. || [[WDG-3A]] || 3100 || 25
|-
| 6. || [[WDM-3A]] || 3100 || 16
|-
| 7. || [[WDM-3D]] || 3300 || 72
|-
| 8. ||[[WDG-4|WDG-4/4D]] || 4000/4500 || 58
|-
| 9. ||[[WDP-4|WDP-4/4B/4D]] || 4000/4500 || 28
|-
| colspan="3" |'''Total Locomotives Active as of July 2025'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,366,541,710,717 |access-date=28 May 2025 |website=Railway Board, Indian Railways}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Electric Loco Holding |url=https://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html |access-date=28 May 2025 |website=Railnet}}</ref>|| 295
|}

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

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

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180">
File:Charbagh Railway.jpg|Lucknow Charbagh Night view
File:Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station 3.jpg|Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station from outside.
File:Lucknow charbagh railway station 13.jpg|Station board view of Lucknow Charbagh railway station.
File:Lko charbagh railway station 10.jpg|FOB view at LKO
File:Lucknow charbagh railway station platform 7.jpg|View of Platform 7 at LKO.
File:Lko charbagh railway station 5.jpg|LKO Platform 1.
File:Lko charbagh railway station 3.jpg|Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station.
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Lucknow}}
{{Wikivoyage|Rail travel in India}}

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* {{cite web|
url=http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/lucknow-charbagh-nr-lko/336| title=Arrivals from LKO/Lucknow Charbagh| website=IndiaRailInfo}}
* {{cite web| url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/lucknow-charbagh-nr-lko/336| title=Departures from LKO/Lucknow Charbagh| website=IndiaRailInfo}}

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[[Category:Railway stations in Lucknow]]
[[Category:Lucknow NR railway division]]
[[Category:Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture]]

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Advancedacademy at 08:33, 23 February 2026