Shankar Vihar metro station

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Shankar Vihar is an elevated metro station on the Magenta Line of Delhi Metro.[1][2] A part of the system's Phase-III, it was opened to the public on 29 May 2018.[3] It is the only station in the Delhi Metro network where free movement of civilians is restricted (since it falls within the military zone of Delhi Cantonment).[4][5]

LocationShankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi, 110037
Coordinates28°33′39″N 77°08′26″E
System
Delhi Metro station
Owned byDelhi Metro
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Shankar Vihar
General information
LocationShankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi, 110037
Coordinates28°33′39″N 77°08′26″E
System
Delhi Metro station
Owned byDelhi Metro
Operated byDelhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
LineMagenta Line
PlatformsSide platform
Platform-1 → Botanical Garden
Platform-2 → Inderlok
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated, Double-track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
StatusStaffed, Operational
Station codeSKVR
History
Opened29 May 2018; 7 years ago (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 Inderlok
Magenta Line Vasant Vihar
Location
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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 Disabled access
Platform 1
East bound
Towards → Botanical Garden
Next Station: Vasant Vihar
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Inderlok
Next Station: 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 defence ID cards to take exit from the station.[6]

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