Pune Metro Opens Five New Entry & Exit Gates at Metro Stations for Passenger Convenience
The newly opened gates are strategically located to facilitate smoother passenger flow, ensuring passenger safety and ease congestion during peak hours.
To improve convenience and accessibility for metro commuters, Pune Metro has opened new entry and exit gates at following five metro stations.
- PMC Metro Station
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station
- Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station
- Bopodi Metro Station
- Kalyani Nagar Metro Station
These gates were opened for commuters from yesterday, June 15.
The newly opened gates are strategically located to facilitate smoother passenger flow, ensure passenger safety and ease congestion during peak hours.
Details of the Stations and the Gate Directions:
At the PMC Metro Station the Entry/Exit Gates no. 2 & 3 near the river side so that passengers do not require to cross the metro foot over the bridge.
At Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station the Entry/Exit Gates no. 2 & 3 on the opposite side of JM road
At the Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station the Entry/Exit Gates no.2 & 3 opposite side of JM road. All these metro entry/exit will help commuters to climb foot over bridge without crossing the busy JM road.
At the Bopodi Metro Station the Entry/Exit Gate no. 4 and the Kalyani Nagar Metro Station the Entry/Exit Gate no.3 also help commuters to climb foot over bridge without crossing the busy road. All these entry/exit will greatly help commuters to reach metro stations safely and smoothly.
To reach the landmark in the direction of the newly opened entry/exit gates, passengers previously needed to disembark at the existing entry/exit, cross the road, and proceed towards the desired location.
With the newly opened entry/exit gates Pune Metro aims to provide improved accessibility and enhanced commuter experience. These entry and exit points will distribute passenger flow more evenly, reducing congestion at existing gates, especially during peak travel times. Passengers will now have easier access to nearby landmarks and business districts, enhancing overall connectivity and making metro travel a more attractive option.
By minimising the distance passengers need to travel within stations, Pune Metro is dedicated to enhancing convenience and streamlining the time required for entry and exit procedures.
On this occasion MD Maha Metro Shri Shravan Hardikar said, “The opening of these gates marks a significant step forward in Pune Metro’s efforts to provide world-class metro services that prioritise passenger comfort and efficiency. Commuters are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these new entry and exit points to optimise their metro experience and encourage more people to choose Pune Metro”.
