Batıkent (Ankara Metro) Explained

BATIKENT
Type:Ankara Metro rapid transit station
Style:Ankara Metro
Address:Başkent Blv., Kentkoop Mah. 06370
Borough:Yenimahalle
Coordinates:39.9679°N 32.727°W
Other:EGO Bus

201-6, 240, 276, 287, 292, 294, 295, 297-3, 298, 299

Structure:Underground
Platform:2 side platforms
Opened:29 December 1997
Electrified:750V DC Third Rail
Accessible:Yes
Owned:Ankara Metropolitan Municipality
Operator:EGO

Batıkent is an underground rapid transit station of the Ankara Metro. It is located along Başkent Avenue at the intersection with 1777th Avenue. The station was originally opened as the western terminus of the M1 line on 29 December 1997. On 13 February 2014, it became the eastern terminus of the M3 line. Both lines use the same platform as the M3 is an extension of the M1.

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