LUCKNOW, March 7 -- The integrated parking system outside Charbagh Railway Station has collapsed once again, with the Railways deciding to take control of operations after the private contractor failed to make the required payment. This marks the second failed attempt to streamline parking management, following a similar effort in 2023. The decision comes after ADMS Enterprises, the Lucknow-based company awarded the contract, did not pay the next instalment three months after winning the tender.

"The company did not deposit the next instalment, so the tender was cancelled automatically. We will decide the next course of action once the division writes to us," said Prashant Kumar, station director, Charbagh.

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