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{{Short description|Rapid transit station}}
{{Short description|Rapid transit station in Lahore, Pakistan}}
{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = [[File:Punjab Metrobus Authority Logo.png|200px]]<br>Anarkali
| name = Anarkali
| native_name = انارکلی‎
| native_name = انارکلی
| native_name_lang = urdu
| native_name_lang = urdu
| type = [[Metro Station]]
| type = [[Metro station]]
| style = Lahore Metro
| style = Lahore Metro
| style2 = orange
| style2 = orange
| image = Anarkali_Station_Orangeline_Lahore.jpg
| image = Anarkali_Station_Orangeline_Lahore.jpg
| image_caption = Anarkali station from outside.
| image_caption = Anarkali station from outside.
| address = Syed Mauj Darya Road, [[Anarkali Bazaar]], [[Lahore]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]]
| address = Syed Mauj Darya Road, [[Anarkali Bazaar]], [[Lahore]]-54030, [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]]
| country= [[Pakistan]]
| country = [[Pakistan]]
| coordinates = {{coord| 31.5621186|74.3099185|type:railwaystation_region:PK|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord| 31.5621186|74.3099185|type:railwaystation_region:PK|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| line = {{color box|Orange}} [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]]
| line = {{color box|Orange}} [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]]
| other = Connected to [[Lahore Metrobus]] via an underground walkway from the Anarkali Station of the Orange Line to [[MAO College]] Station of the Metrobus.
| other = {{rint|bus|rapid|link=Lahore Metrobus}} '''[[Lahore Metrobus|Metrobus]]''':<br/> MAO College Station
| operator = [[Punjab Masstransit Authority|PMA]]
| structure = Underground
| structure = Underground
| platform = 2
| platform = 2
| depth =
| depth =
| levels =
| levels =
| tracks = 2
| tracks = 2
| parking = Available
| parking = Available
| bicycle =
| bicycle =
| opened = 25 October 2020
| opened = 25 October 2020
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| rebuilt =
| rebuilt =
| electrified =
| electrified =
| ADA = Yes {{access icon}}
| accessible = Yes {{access icon}}
| architectural_style = [[Islamic architecture|Islamic]]<br>[[Mughal architecture|Mughal]]
| code =
| code =
| owned =
| owned =
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| map_type = Pakistan Lahore
| map_type = Pakistan Lahore
| map_dot_label = Anarkali station
| map_dot_label = Anarkali station
| map_size = 300
| map_size = 300
| route_map = {{Lahore Orange Line}}
| route_map = {{Lahore Orange Line}}
| map_state = collapsed
| map_state = collapsed
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Lahore Metro|line=orange|left=Chauburji|right=Central Station}}
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Lahore Metro|line=orange|left=GPO|right= Chauburji}}
}}
}}


'''Anarkali''' ({{lang-ur|انارکلی‎}}) is a [[rapid transit]] station serving the [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]] of the [[Lahore Metro]] in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]]. It is one of the two underground stations on the [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]].
'''Anarkali''' ({{langx|ur|انارکلی}}) is a [[rapid transit]] station serving the [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]] of the [[Lahore Metro]] in [[Lahore]], [[Pakistan]]. It is one of the two underground stations on the Orange Line.


== History ==
== History ==
The Anarkali station was opened after the completion and inarguration of the [[Orange Line (Lahore Metro)|Orange Line]] on 25 October 2020.<ref name="open">[https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/734546-cm-buzdar-inaugurates-lahore-orange-line-train-project CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project] ''[[The News International]].'' Retrieved 2022-08-03</ref><ref>[http://cpec.gov.pk/project-details/46 Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore] ''CPEC Authority.'' Retrieved 2022-08-03</ref>
The Anarkali station was opened after the completion and inauguration of the Orange Line on 25 October 2020.<ref name="open">{{Cite web |date=25 October 2020 |title=CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/734546-cm-buzdar-inaugurates-lahore-orange-line-train-project |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore {{!}} China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Official Website |url=https://cpec.gov.pk/project-details/46 |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=[[China–Pakistan Economic Corridor]]}}</ref> The construction of the station is reported to have displaced a large number of people, and caused damage to a number of community and heritage sites.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Gulraiz |date=21 February 2021 |title=Orange is the colour of change |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1608442 |access-date=1 September 2022 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The Anarkali station serves [[Anarkali bazaar]] which is one of the oldest surviving markets in the [[South Asia|Indian Subcontinent]], dating back at least 200 years. It derives its name from the nearby [[Anarkali#Anarkali's tomb|mausoleum]] thought to be that of a [[courtesan]] named [[Anarkali|Anārkalī]], who was chased out of town by the order of the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Emperor [[Akbar]] for having a love affair with his son, [[Prince Salim|Prince Salīm]], who would later became Emperor [[Jahangir|Jahāngīr]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history|url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/694833/legend-anarkali-myth-mystery-and-history|publisher=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]|access-date=2013-09-05}}</ref>
The Anarkali station serves the [[Anarkali Bazaar]], which is one of the oldest surviving markets in the [[South Asia|Indian Subcontinent]], dating back at least 200 years. It derives its name from the nearby [[Anarkali#Anarkali's tomb|mausoleum]] thought to be that of a [[courtesan]] named [[Anarkali|Anārkalī]], who was chased out of town by the order of the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Emperor [[Akbar]] for having a love affair with his son, [[Prince Salim|Prince Salīm]], who later became Emperor [[Jahangir|Jahāngīr]].<ref>{{cite web |date=11 February 2012 |title=Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history |url=http://beta.dawn.com/news/694833/legend-anarkali-myth-mystery-and-history |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]}}</ref>


== Station layout ==
== Station layout ==
Anarkali station has different theming than most metro stations. Its design is inspired by [[Islamic architecture|Islamic]] and [[Mughal architecture]] which have helped in transforming the station building into a landmark in the city centre.<ref>{{cite Web|title=Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/693810/metro-rail-systems-the-most-efficient-world-over/|date=26 November 2020|publisher=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)]]}}</ref>
Anarkali station has different layout than most metro stations on the Orange Line. Its design is inspired by [[Islamic architecture|Islamic]] and [[Mughal architecture]] which have helped in transforming the station building into a landmark in the city centre. The station is located underground, and is 16 meters wide and 121.50 meters long.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2020 |title=Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/693810/metro-rail-systems-the-most-efficient-world-over/ |access-date=1 September 2022 |publisher=[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]}}</ref>


===Platform layout===
===Platform layout===
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! Ali Town <small>platform</small>
! Ali Town <small>platform</small>
| <span style="color:orange;">■</span>Orange Line
| <span style="color:orange;">■</span>Orange Line
| For [[Chauburji]], [[Gulshan-e-Ravi]], [[Samanabad]], [[Sabzazar]], [[Awan]], [[Thokar Niaz Baig]], Ali Town
| For [[Chauburji]], [[Gulshan-e-Ravi]], [[Samanabad]], [[Sabzazar]], [[Awan Town]], [[Thokar Niaz Baig]], Ali Town
|-
|-
! Dera Gujran <small>platform</small>
! Dera Gujran <small>platform</small>
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| For [[General Post Office, Lahore|GPO]], [[Lahore Junction railway station]], [[UET Lahore]], [[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore|Shalimar Gardens]], Dera Gujran
| For [[General Post Office, Lahore|GPO]], [[Lahore Junction railway station]], [[UET Lahore]], [[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore|Shalimar Gardens]], Dera Gujran
|}
|}

== Connections ==
The Orange line connects to the [[Lahore Metrobus]] via an underground walkway from the Anarkali Station of the Orange Line to [[MAO College]] Station of the Lahore Metrobus.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Transport in Lahore]]
[[Category:Lahore Metro stations]]
[[Category:China–Pakistan Economic Corridor]]
[[Category:China–Pakistan Economic Corridor]]
[[Category:Lahore Metro lines]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Pakistan opened in 2020]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 2020]]

Latest revision as of 03:48, 1 November 2024

Anarkali

انارکلی
Metro station
Anarkali station from outside.
General information
LocationSyed Mauj Darya Road, Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore-54030, Punjab
Pakistan
Coordinates31°33′44″N 74°18′36″E / 31.5621186°N 74.3099185°E / 31.5621186; 74.3099185
Operated byPMA
Line(s)  Orange Line
Platforms2
Tracks2
ConnectionsLahore Metrobus Metrobus:
MAO College Station
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Architectural styleIslamic
Mughal
History
Opened25 October 2020
Services
Preceding station Lahore Metro Following station
GPO
towards Dera Gujran Terminal
 Orange Line Chauburji
towards Ali Town Terminal
Location
Anarkali station is located in Lahore
Anarkali station
Anarkali station
Location within Lahore

Anarkali (Urdu: انارکلی) is a rapid transit station serving the Orange Line of the Lahore Metro in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the two underground stations on the Orange Line.

History

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The Anarkali station was opened after the completion and inauguration of the Orange Line on 25 October 2020.[1][2] The construction of the station is reported to have displaced a large number of people, and caused damage to a number of community and heritage sites.[3]

Etymology

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The Anarkali station serves the Anarkali Bazaar, which is one of the oldest surviving markets in the Indian Subcontinent, dating back at least 200 years. It derives its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan named Anārkalī, who was chased out of town by the order of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for having a love affair with his son, Prince Salīm, who later became Emperor Jahāngīr.[4]

Station layout

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Anarkali station has different layout than most metro stations on the Orange Line. Its design is inspired by Islamic and Mughal architecture which have helped in transforming the station building into a landmark in the city centre. The station is located underground, and is 16 meters wide and 121.50 meters long.[5]

Platform layout

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Platform Line Destination
Ali Town platform ■Orange Line For Chauburji, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Samanabad, Sabzazar, Awan Town, Thokar Niaz Baig, Ali Town
Dera Gujran platform ■Orange Line For GPO, Lahore Junction railway station, UET Lahore, Shalimar Gardens, Dera Gujran

Connections

[edit]

The Orange line connects to the Lahore Metrobus via an underground walkway from the Anarkali Station of the Orange Line to MAO College Station of the Lahore Metrobus.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project". The News International. 25 October 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore | China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Official Website". China–Pakistan Economic Corridor. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  3. ^ Khan, Gulraiz (21 February 2021). "Orange is the colour of change". Dawn. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history". Dawn. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over". Daily Times. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
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