Bansi Nagar metro station

Bansi Nagar metro station is a station on the metro rail network of Nagpur, the second largest city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It forms part of the Nagpur Metro system operated by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro), which provides rapid transit services across the city.

Key facts

Name	Bansi Nagar
System	Nagpur Metro
Operator	Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro)
Type	Elevated metro station
City	Nagpur, Maharashtra
Country	India

Overview

The station serves commuters in the Bansi Nagar locality of Nagpur and connects passengers to other parts of the city through the metro network. As with other stations on the Nagpur Metro, it has been designed as an elevated facility with platforms above road level, station entry and exit at street level, and a concourse with ticketing and security screening.

Background

The Nagpur Metro project was approved by the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra to address growing transport demand in the city. The project is implemented by Maha Metro, a joint venture between the central and state governments. The network was planned in two corridors radiating from central Nagpur, with stations placed along major arterial roads to maximise connectivity.

Facilities

Ticket counters and automatic vending facilities for tokens and smart cards.
Security screening at the station entrance.
Lifts, escalators and staircases connecting the street, concourse and platform levels.
Designated provisions for differently-abled passengers.

Significance

Bansi Nagar metro station contributes to the wider objective of the Nagpur Metro to reduce road congestion, lower vehicular emissions and provide an organised public transport option in the city. By integrating with feeder bus services and the surrounding road network, it supports last-mile connectivity for residents and workplaces in its catchment area.

References

Wikidata entry: Q61367989