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), railway officials said on Saturday. Senior divisional commercial manager, Northern Railway's Lucknow division, Samarth Gupta, confirmed the proposal. "We are planning to introduce passenger train services at Transport Nagar railway station. The proposal has already been submitted, and we are awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety," he said. No date has been announced for the commencement of services, officials added. The development could involve an estimated expenditure of Rs 250 crore on passenger infrastructure and operational facilities, sources said. Railway officials, however, have not formally confirmed the project cost or specified a timeline for completion. The station could provide an additional boarding point for passengers travelling towards Raebareli, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Jaunpur, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, Moradabad and Delhi. However, routing nearly 20 trains through the station does not mean all would stop there. Around five trains are being considered for scheduled halts, while the remaining services would pass through the corridor. Located close to Transport Nagar Metro station, the proposed terminal would offer access to the Lucknow Metro network. Its connectivity towards Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and Alambagh bus station could further benefit commuters. The proposed development is part of Northern Railway's plan to decentralise train operations and reduce congestion at Charbagh and Lucknow Junction. Train services have already been redistributed to stations such as Aishbagh and Gomti Nagar....