LUCKNOW, Oct. 18 -- 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.

Nearly 20 trains are proposed to be routed through the station, with around five scheduled halts planned. The proposal, submitted by Northern Railway's Lucknow division, is awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), railwa...