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]


Shankar Vihar
Logo of the Delhi Metro Delhi Metro station
General information
LocationShankar Vihar, New Delhi, 110037
Coordinates28°33′38.7918″N 77°8′25.7550″E
Owned byDelhi Metro
Operated byDelhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Line(s)Magenta Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Botanical Garden
Platform-2 → Janakpuri West
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double-track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusStaffed, Operational
Station codeSKVR
History
Opened29 May 2018 (2018-05-29)
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Logo of the Delhi Metro Delhi Metro Following station
Terminal 1-IGI Airport
towards Janakpuri West
 Magenta Line Vasant Vihar
towards Botanical Garden
Location

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 Disabled access
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 Disabled access
L1 Concourse Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
G Street Level Exit/Entrance


Special provision for defence area

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

See also

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.
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