Lucknow Metro

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate Lucknow metro

Question: Who amongst the following has designed the logo of the Lucknow Metro?
(a)Pratima Yadav
(b) Pooja Yadav
(c) E. Sreedharan
(d) Kumar Keshav
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On September 5th, 2017, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Lucknow Metro Rail service from the primary section constructed from Charbagh to Transport Nagar.
  • In the first phase, this service will be operated from Transport Nagar to Charbagh (8.5 km).
  • The operational time for the METRO is from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • All Metro stations currently operated will be elevated.
  • Free Wi-Fi service will be available at all Metro stations.
  • Travelers can also travel through Go smart card.
  • Free mineral water will be available at all Metro stations.
  • From 6th September, 2017, the metro travel will be accessible to the general public.
  • The maximum speed of the Metro will be 80 km / h.
  • For passenger safety, facilities like fire smoke detection and prevention and immediate emergency removal are available.
  • The project Lucknow Metro was started in 2013.
  • Lucknow Metro logo has been designed by Pooja Yadav.
  • Uttar Pradesh Government will set up Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation for Metro Rail Operation in big cities of the state.

Reference:
https://twitter.com/CMOfficeUP/status/904967753852997632
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/rajnath-singh-yogi-adityanath-inaugurate-lucknow-metro/articleshow/60376548.cms
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=589
http://upnews360.in/newsdetail/85790/hi