Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Balanagar metro station explained

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Style:Hyderabad Metro
Address:Near Balanagar Y Junction, Near Chennai Shopping Mall, Hyderabad, India[1]
Coordinates:17.4966°N 78.3677°W
Structure:Elevated, Double-track
Platforms:Side platform
Platform-1 → Vasavi LB Nagar
Platform-2 → Miyapur
Levels:2
Tracks:2
Parking: Available
Bicycle:Available
Electrified:25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Status:Staffed, Operational
Pass Year:2017
Map Dot Label:Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Metro Station
Map Size:300
Map Type:India Telangana

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, named Balanagar Metro Station. It was renamed on 14 April 2018.[3] It is near to Chennai Shopping Mall.[4]

History

It was opened on 29 November 2017.[5]

The station

Structure

Balanagar elevated metro station situated on the Red Line of Hyderabad Metro.

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 differently-abled 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]
GStreet levelExit/Entrance
valign=topL1valign=topMezzaninevalign=topFare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2Side 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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Metro Stations.
  2. Web site: Parking at Miyapur Metro Rail station to cost Rs 12 for 2 hours. 31 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Balanagar station renamed as Dr BR Ambedkar Metro Station . . 2018-04-15 . Deccan Chronicle . Daksham (www.daksham.com) . 2021-01-23.
  4. Web site: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Balanagar . . . Hyderabad Metro Rail . 2021-01-23.
  5. Web site: Hyderabad Metro rail flagged off today: See fares, timings, routes and other features . 28 November 2017 . The Indian Express . 28 November 2017.
  6. Web site: Metro Stations. ltmetro.com. 2020-02-07.
  7. Web site: Metro Stations . Hyderabad Metro Rail . 20 February 2020 .