LUCKNOW, June 21 -- The blueprint for the East-West Corridor of the Lucknow Metro is becoming clearer, with Medical College Crossing station accounting for more than half of the land identified for five stations under Phase-1B, while the smallest chunk has been earmarked for Gautam Buddha Marg station.

Official records show that 14,610 square metres of Nazul land has been identified for the five stations. Of this, 7,864 square metres - more than half the total - has been earmarked for the proposed Medical College Crossing station. In contrast, Gautam Buddha Marg station will require just 235 square metres, the lowest among all stations.

Transport planners expect Medical College Crossing to emerge as one of the busiest stations on the ro...