Kaushambi metro station

Kaushambi is an elevated metro station located on the branch line of the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro in Delhi. Built as part of a 2.57 km extension from Anand Vihar station, it was originally expected to open in March 2011.[1] After multiple delays, the station finally opened on 14 July 2011, with 200 parking spaces to cater to commuters in the vicinity.[2][3][4]


Kaushambi
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General information
LocationKaushambi, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201010
Coordinates28°38′43.8832″N 77°19′27.4688″E / 28.645523111°N 77.324296889°E / 28.645523111; 77.324296889
Owned byDelhi Metro
Line(s)Blue Line
Platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Available
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
Station codeKSHI
History
Opened14 July 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-14)
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Passengers
Jan 201519,412/day
601,780/ Month average
Services
Preceding station Logo of the Delhi Metro Delhi Metro Following station
Anand Vihar Blue Line
Vaishali
Terminus
Location
Map

Station layout

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L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left  
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards → Vaishali
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Dwarka Sector 21
Next Station: Anand Vihar Change at the next station for Pink Line
Side platform | Doors will open on the left  
L1 Concourse Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
G Street level Exit/Entrance

Facilities

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  • RBL Bank
  • HDFC Bank
  • Punjab National Bank

An F&B counter operated by IRCTC is situated in the station premises.

Restaurants

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The station is considered among the commercially well utilized metro stations. With the ground area below the station strategically used by popular MNC food outlets and fine dining restaurants such as Domino's, McDonald's, Mr. Brown Bakery, Sree Rathnam & Maini's Green Leaf, perks up a refreshing delight for the travelers and food lovers alike.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lalmani Verma (10 February 2010). "Metro's date with Ghaziabad delayed: now it's March 2011". The Indian Express.
  2. ^ Peeyush Khandelwal (13 June 2011). "Ghaziabad corridor to be Inaugurated on July 9". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Anand Vihar - Vaishali Section To Open For Passenger Services From 14th July 2011" (Press release). DMRC. 13 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Vaishali Metro to kick off on July 14 minus Maya". The Times of India. 13 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012.
  5. ^ "The 10 Best Restaurants Near Kaushambi Station, Sahibabad - Tripadvisor".
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