Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Balanagar metro station
Metro station in Hyderabad, India
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The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Balanagar Metro Station is located on the Red Line of the Hyderabad Metro, in India.[2] This station was opened to the public on 29 November 2017,[citation needed] named Balanagar Metro Station. It was renamed on 14 April 2018.[3] It is near to Chennai Shopping Mall.[4]
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Balanagar  | |||||||||||
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| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Near Balanagar Y Junction, Near Chennai Shopping Mall, Hyderabad, India[1] | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 17.4965811°N 78.3676732°E | ||||||||||
| System | Hyderabad Metro station | ||||||||||
| Line | Red Line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | Side platform Platform-1 → Vasavi LB Nagar Platform-2 → Miyapur | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | Elevated, Double-track | ||||||||||
Platform levels | 2 | ||||||||||
| Parking |  Available | ||||||||||
Cycle facilities | Available | ||||||||||
| Accessible |  | ||||||||||
| Other information | |||||||||||
| Status | Staffed, Operational | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 29 November 2017 | ||||||||||
| Electrified | 25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary | ||||||||||
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History
It was opened on 29 November 2017.[5]
The station
Structure
Balanagar elevated metro station situated on the Red Line of Hyderabad Metro.[6]
Facilities
The stations have staircases, elevators and escalators from the street level to the platform level which provide easy and comfortable access. Also, operation panels inside the elevators are installed at a level that can be conveniently operated by all passengers, including disabled and elderly citizens.[6]
Station layout
- Street Level
- This is the first level where passengers may park their vehicles and view the local area map.[7]
- Concourse level
- Ticketing office or Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) is located here. Retail outlets and other facilities like washrooms, ATMs, first aid, etc., will be available in this area.[7]
- Platform level
- This layer consists of two platforms. Trains takes passengers from this level.[7]
| G | Street level | Exit/Entrance |
| L1 | Mezzanine | Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover |
| L2 | Side platform | Doors will open on the left | |
| Platform 1 Southbound |
Towards → Vasavi LB Nagar next station is Moosapet | |
| Platform 2 Northbound |
Towards ← Miyapur next station is Kukatpally | |
| Side platform | Doors will open on the left | ||
| L2 | ||
