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Anarkali (Lahore Metro)

Coordinates: 31°33′44″N 74°18′36″E / 31.5621186°N 74.3099185°E / 31.5621186; 74.3099185
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Anarkali

انارکلی‎
Metro Station
Anarkali station from outside.
General information
LocationSyed Mauj Darya Road, Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore, Punjab
Pakistan
Coordinates31°33′44″N 74°18′36″E / 31.5621186°N 74.3099185°E / 31.5621186; 74.3099185
Line(s)  Orange Line
Platforms2
Tracks2
ConnectionsConnected to Lahore Metrobus via an underground walkway from the Anarkali Station of the Orange Line to MAO College Station of the Metrobus.
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleYes Disabled access
History
Opened25 October 2020
Services
Preceding station Lahore Metro Following station
Chauburji Orange Line Central Station
Location
Anarkali station is located in Lahore
Anarkali station
Anarkali station
Location within Lahore

Anarkali (Template:Lang-ur) 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

The Anarkali station was opened after the completion and inarguration of the Orange Line on 25 October 2020.[1][2]

Etymology

The Anarkali station serves 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 would later became Emperor Jahāngīr.[3]

Station layout

Anarkali station has different theming than most metro stations. Its design is inspired by Islamic and Mughal architecture which have helped in transforming the station building into a landmark in the city centre.[4]

Platform layout

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

See also

References

  1. ^ CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project The News International. Retrieved 2022-08-03
  2. ^ Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore CPEC Authority. Retrieved 2022-08-03
  3. ^ "Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history". Dawn. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  4. ^ "Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over". Daily Times (Pakistan). 26 November 2020.