Begumpet metro station is an elevated metro station on the Red Line (Corridor I) of the Hyderabad Metro, serving the neighbourhood of Begumpet in the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is one of several stations along the stretch that connects the western suburbs of the city to the central commercial districts.
Key facts
| Name | Begumpet metro station |
|---|---|
| Line | Red Line (Miyapur – L. B. Nagar) |
| Network | Hyderabad Metro |
| Operator | L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited |
| Location | Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | Side platforms |
Overview
The station lies along the elevated viaduct that runs over the arterial road through Begumpet, an area known for its commercial establishments, hotels, and proximity to the older Begumpet Airport precinct. It provides connectivity for residents and office-goers in Begumpet, SR Nagar, and surrounding localities.
Background
The Hyderabad Metro is a rapid transit system developed under a public–private partnership between the Government of Telangana and L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, a special-purpose vehicle of Larsen & Toubro. The Red Line runs between Miyapur in the north-west and L. B. Nagar in the south-east, passing through key commercial corridors of the city. Begumpet is one of the intermediate stations on this corridor.
Layout
Like other stations on the Hyderabad Metro, Begumpet is a three-level elevated station, with the street level for entry and exit, the concourse level for ticketing and security checks, and the platform level above. The station has facilities including automatic fare collection gates, escalators, lifts for accessibility, and standard passenger amenities.
Connectivity
The station is situated close to the Begumpet locality, which historically housed the city's main civilian airport before commercial operations shifted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. The area is served by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses and is within reach of the Begumpet railway station on the South Central Railway.