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Can Lko Metro underground infra be a safe holding area?
Hindustan Times Lucknow
|May 10, 2025
Officially, no holding areas identified yet. But Metro officials say tunnels are a viable option for temporary shelter
LUCKNOW: Can Lucknow Metro's underground infrastructure serve as a safe holding area in case of emergency amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan? Officials say "yes," considering its enclosed nature, protection from surface elements and potential for efficient evacuation, which make the tunnels a viable option for temporary shelter.
The government has yet not formally designated Metro stations as emergency shelters, but LMRC is ready to coordinate with authorities to activate sirens and crowd guidance mechanisms, if needed. Lucknow Metro MD Sushil Kumar said, "Metro is always ready for people, if the order comes from government authorities."
The Charbagh-Hazratganj stretch, which has stations like Hussainganj and Secretariat, with multiple entry and exit points, can also be used for internal transportation of essential goods, if required, they said.
This story is from the May 10, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Lucknow.
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