Overview
Amausi railway station is a small railway station located in Lucknow district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves the locality of Amausi and the neighbouring areas in the southern outskirts of Lucknow city, including settlements close to the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. The station falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Amausi railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Amausi, Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Country | India |
Location and setting
Amausi lies on the southern fringe of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The area is best known for hosting the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, which takes its older name from the same locality. The railway station provides a rail link for residents of Amausi and surrounding settlements situated along the Lucknow–Kanpur corridor.
Services
As a wayside station on a busy section of the Indian rail network, Amausi primarily handles passenger and local services. Long-distance express trains generally pass through without halting, while shorter passenger and suburban services connect the station to larger junctions in the region, including those at Lucknow and Kanpur.
Significance
The station's relevance is tied to its position in the southern suburbs of Lucknow, an area that has seen considerable urban expansion due to industrial activity, residential growth and proximity to the airport. For local commuters, it offers an alternative to road travel into the city centre.
Related topics
- Lucknow
- Indian Railways
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
- Lucknow Charbagh railway station
- Northern Railway zone
- Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh
References
- Wikidata entry: Q12414051
- Indian Railways official portal