Lucknow Junction is one of the two main railway stations of Lucknow city and an important rail gateway of Uttar Pradesh. It is located beside Lucknow Charbagh station, but both are separate railway stations with different station codes. Lucknow Junction is especially useful for passengers travelling towards Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Gonda, Sitapur, Bareilly, Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Patna, Chhapra and other major routes. Because it sits in the Charbagh transport zone, passengers get easy access to railway, metro, bus, taxi and auto services from one central area.
Overview of Lucknow Junction
| Detail | Information |
| Station Name | Lucknow Junction |
| Official Railway Name | Lucknow NER |
| Common Local Name | Chhoti Line |
| Station Code | LJN |
| City | Lucknow |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Railway Zone | North Eastern Railway |
| Railway Division | Lucknow NER Division |
| Number of Platforms | 6 platforms |
| Important Access Point | Platform 6 cab-way access |
| Nearby Metro Stations | Durgapuri Metro Station and Charbagh Metro Station |
| Nearby Bus Stand | Charbagh Bus Stand |
| Nearby Areas | Charbagh, Naka Hindola, Hussainganj, Aminabad, Hazratganj, Alambagh |
| Main Facilities | Waiting rooms, paid waiting halls, retiring rooms, dormitories, food plaza, AC lounge, cloakroom, lifts, escalators, ATVMs, Wi-Fi-related passenger systems, parking, CCTV, baggage scanner |
Lucknow Junction Station Code
The official station code of Lucknow Junction is LJN. North Eastern Railway identifies the station as Lucknow Junction Railway Station (LJN) and also mentions its official name as Lucknow NER. The same railway document notes that Lucknow Junction is one of the two main broad-gauge railway stations of Lucknow city and is locally known as “Chhoti Line.”
Passengers should not confuse Lucknow Junction with Lucknow Charbagh Railway Station, whose station code is LKO. Both stations are located close to each other in the Charbagh area, but they are operationally different. Lucknow Junction belongs to North Eastern Railway, while Lucknow Charbagh is the better-known Charbagh main station on the Northern Railway side.
Location of Lucknow Junction
Lucknow Junction is located in the Charbagh area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This is one of the busiest transport zones of the city because railway stations, metro access, bus stand, hotels, markets and local transport points are located close together.
The station is useful for passengers going towards Charbagh, Naka Hindola, Hussainganj, Aminabad, Hazratganj, Alambagh, Kaiserbagh and other central Lucknow areas. North Eastern Railway’s passenger information mentions that Charbagh Bus Stand is less than 1 km from Lucknow Junction, while Lucknow Airport is about 9.1 km from the station.
Railway Zone and Division
Lucknow Junction comes under the North Eastern Railway zone and the Lucknow NER Division. North Eastern Railway’s station working rule list also records Lucknow Jn — LJN, confirming the station’s place in the NER network.
The station is important because it serves trains on routes linked with Kanpur, Aishbagh, Daliganj, Sitapur, Barabanki, Gorakhpur and other North Eastern Railway sections. For many passengers, it works as a practical alternative to the heavier Charbagh side.
Platforms at Lucknow Junction
Lucknow Junction has 6 platforms. North Eastern Railway’s station amenity document clearly mentions that Lucknow JN or LJN has six platforms. It also notes a special feature: platform number 6 is accessible to two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws and cars through an underpass cab-way, which makes luggage movement easier for many passengers.
These platforms handle express trains, passenger trains, intercity services and long-distance trains. Since Lucknow Junction is a busy station, platform numbers may change because of train delays, operational pressure or maintenance work. Passengers should always check the display boards and announcements before moving to the final platform.
Gates and Entry Points at Lucknow Junction
Lucknow Junction is mainly accessed from the Charbagh / main station side. This side is useful for passengers coming from Charbagh Metro, Charbagh Bus Stand, hotels, taxi points and the main city road network.
Another important access point is the platform 6 cab-way side, where vehicles such as two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws and cars can reach through the underpass cab-way. This is a very useful facility for passengers with luggage, senior citizens and families.
Because Lucknow Junction is located next to Lucknow Charbagh, passengers should check the station code on the ticket before arriving. LJN means Lucknow Junction, while LKO means Lucknow Charbagh.
Facilities at Lucknow Junction
Lucknow Junction has a wide range of passenger facilities. North Eastern Railway lists wheelchairs, water vending machines, luggage trolleys, automatic ticket vending machines, food stalls, juice stalls, general stalls, CUMSUM, food plaza, AC retiring rooms, non-AC retiring rooms, dormitories, reserved and unreserved ticket counters, waiting rooms, paid waiting halls, battery cars, cloakroom, escalators, lifts and parking facilities at the station.
The station also has passenger information and safety facilities such as LCD train information, coach display systems, manual and auto announcements, LED train display boards, CCTV surveillance with 48 cameras, luggage scanning machine and a station security system in the cab-way area.
Retiring-room options are also available. North Eastern Railway’s retiring room list includes Lucknow with AC double-bed rooms, non-AC double-bed rooms, non-AC single-bed rooms, AC dormitory and non-AC dormitory options, subject to availability and booking rules.
Metro and Local Connectivity
Lucknow Junction has strong metro connectivity. North Eastern Railway states that Durgapuri Metro Station is internally connected with platform number 1 at the Kanpur end through a skywalk, while Charbagh Metro Station is connected with the circulating area.
Prepaid taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from Lucknow Junction for different parts of the city. Because the station is in the Charbagh transport zone, passengers can also find app cabs, buses, shared autos and local vehicles easily.
Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor is also being expanded from Charbagh Railway Station towards Vasant Kunj under Phase 1B, which may further improve future connectivity around the Charbagh railway area.
Nearby Places from Lucknow Junction
Important nearby places include Charbagh Bus Stand, Charbagh Metro Station, Durgapuri Metro Station, Aminabad, Hazratganj, Naka Hindola, Alambagh and Kaiserbagh. North Eastern Railway’s station information also lists nearby attractions such as British Residency, Bara Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, Janeshwar Mishra Park and Ambedkar Park & Museum with approximate distances from Lucknow Junction.
For travellers, the station area is practical because hotels, restaurants, tea stalls, transport points, shops and local services are available nearby.
FAQs on Lucknow Junction
Q1. Is Lucknow Junction the same as Lucknow Charbagh?
A: No. Lucknow Junction and Lucknow Charbagh are adjacent but separate stations. Lucknow Junction’s code is LJN, while Lucknow Charbagh’s code is LKO.
Q2. Why is Lucknow Junction called Chhoti Line?
A: It is locally called “Chhoti Line” because historically it was linked with the North Eastern Railway metre-gauge identity. Today it is a broad-gauge station, but the old local name is still used.
Q3. Which metro station is best for Lucknow Junction?
A: Durgapuri Metro Station is very convenient because it is internally connected to platform number 1 through a skywalk. Charbagh Metro Station is also connected with the station circulating area.
Q4. Is Lucknow Junction good for passengers with heavy luggage?
A: Yes. The platform 6 cab-way access, lifts, escalators, luggage trolleys, battery cars and cloakroom make it useful for passengers carrying luggage.
Q5. Does Lucknow Junction have retiring rooms?
A: Yes. Lucknow Junction has retiring-room and dormitory options, including AC and non-AC categories, subjec to railway booking rules and availability.
