Shankar Vihar metro station

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Shankar Vihar
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General information
LocationShankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi, 110037
Coordinates 28°33′38.7918″N77°8′25.7550″E / 28.560775500°N 77.140487500°E / 28.560775500; 77.140487500
Owned by Delhi Metro
Operated by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Line(s) Magenta Line
Platforms Side platform
Platform-1 → Botanical Garden
Platform-2 → Janakpuri West
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type Elevated, Double-track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Wheelchair symbol.svg
Other information
StatusStaffed, Operational
Station codeSKVR
History
Opened29 May 2018;5 years ago (2018-05-29)
Electrified 25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Delhi Metro logo.svg Delhi Metro Following station
Terminal 1-IGI Airport Magenta Line Vasant Vihar
Location
Shankar Vihar metro station

The Shankar Vihar metro station is a stop on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro. This represents part of the third phase of development of the Delhi Metro. [1] It was opened to public on 29 May 2018. It is the only station in the Delhi Metro network where free movement of civilians is restricted, as it falls in the Delhi Cantonment area and "right in heart of defence zone". [2]

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Station layout

Structure

Shankar Vihar elevated metro station situated on the Magenta Line of Delhi Metro.

Station layout

L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform 1
East bound
Towards → Botanical Garden next station is Vasant Vihar
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Janakpuri West next station is IGI Airport (Terminal 1)
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
L1ConcourseFare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
GStreet LevelExit/Entrance


Special provision for defence area

As the station lies completely inside an army unit, the commuters are required to carry defence ID cards to take exit from the station. [3]

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References

  1. "DMRC - Janakpuri West - Kalindi Kunj" . Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  2. "Delhi Metro Magenta Line: At one station, a peculiar problem". 30 May 2018.
  3. "Shankar Vihar metro station under defence area, carry proper ID to exit: DMRC official". India Today . 29 May 2018.