LUCKNOW, April 15 -- Nearly two years after its formal inauguration on February 26, 2024, the Gomti Nagar railway station in Lucknow is still searching for a private operator, as two rounds of bidding failed to attract any agency.

Built at an estimated cost of Rs.400 crore, the station under the North Eastern Railway (NER), Lucknow division, is envisioned as a "world-class" transit hub with airport-like amenities, modern concourses, upgraded platforms and expansive commercial spaces.

Despite the infrastructure being fully ready, the glossy new facade still awaits a private partner. Until then, the Gomti Nagar station continues to function under railway management. The Gomti Nagar station sees a daily footfall of about 10,000, according ...