Deccan Gymkhana metro station

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Deccan Gymkhana
Pune Metro station
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General information
LocationPulachi Wadi, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004
Coordinates 18°30′59″N73°50′40″E / 18.51631°N 73.84447°E / 18.51631; 73.84447
Owned by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO)
Operated by Pune Metro
Line(s) Aqua Line
Platforms Side platform
Platform-1 → Ramwadi
Platform-2 → Vanaz
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type Elevated, Double track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Wheelchair symbol.svg
Other information
Station codeDGK
History
Opened1 August 2023;8 months ago (2023-08-01)
Electrified 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Pune Metro Following station
Garware College
towards Vanaz
Aqua Line Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan
towards Ramwadi
Location
Deccan Gymkhana metro station

Deccan Gymkhana is an elevated metro station on the East-West corridor of the Aqua Line of Pune Metro in Pune, India. The station was opened on 1 August 2023 as an extension of Pune Metro Phase I. [1] Aqua Line operates between Vanaz and Ramwadi. [2] [3]

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Located on the banks of Mutha River, the station is 26m high, 28m wide and 140m long. Its design is inspired by the Mavala Pagadi (turban) of Shivaji Maharaj. [4] A skywalk from Deccan Gymkhana PMPML bus stop on J. M. Road has been built to reach the station. [5] In the future, the station will be connected with another skywalk from Good Luck Chowk on F. C. Road. [6]

Station layout

Deccan Gymkhana track layout
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P2
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P1
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Station with two tracks and two side platforms
GStreet levelExit/Entrance
L1MezzanineFare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
L2 Side platform | Doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform 1
Eastbound
Towards → Ramwadi next station is Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← Vanaz next station is Garware College
Side platform | Doors will open on the left Wheelchair symbol.svg
L3

Entry/Exit

See also

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