Celebrating 250 years of heritage: The metre-gauge mosaic that shaped India
Lucknow Junction, inaugurated in 1926, symbolized the unification of India's metre-gauge railway network. This station became a vital hub, connecting disparate regions and facilitating trade and travel across the country. The expansion of metre-gauge lines, including the Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway, transformed India's economic landscape by linking agricultural zones, industrial centers, and pilgrimage sites.
Lucknow Junction, inaugurated in 1926, symbolized the unification of India's metre-gauge railway network. This station became a vital hub, connecting disparate regions and facilitating trade and travel across the country. The expansion of metre-gauge lines, including the Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway, transformed India's economic landscape by linking agricultural zones, industrial centers, and pilgrimage sites.
