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]
Deccan Gymkhana | |||||||||||
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General information | |||||||||||
Location | Pulachi Wadi, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004 | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 18°30′59″N 73°50′40″E / 18.51631°N 73.84447°E | ||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | Elevated, Double track | ||||||||||
Platform levels | 2 | ||||||||||
Accessible | Yes ![]() | ||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||
Station code | DGK | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
Opened | 1 August 2023 | ||||||||||
Electrified | 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary | ||||||||||
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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
editDeccan Gymkhana track layout | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Station with two tracks and two side platforms
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G | Street level | Exit/Entrance |
L1 | Mezzanine | Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover |
L2 | Side platform | Doors will open on the left | |
Platform 1 Eastbound |
Towards → Ramwadi Next Station: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan | |
Platform 2 Westbound |
Towards ← Vanaz Next Station: Garware College | |
Side platform | Doors will open on the left | ||
L3 |
Entry/Exit
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "PM to flag off metro trains marking inauguration of completed sections of Pune Metro". pib.gov.in. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Comfortable, convenient & economic: Citizens on Metro launch till Ramwadi". The Times of India. 7 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ Gadkari, Siddharth (27 July 2023). "It's official, PM to open Pune Metro service on two sections on Aug 1". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan and Deccan metro stations to open soon". Hindustan Times. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ Dastane, Sarang (24 May 2023). "Garware College, Ruby Hall stations ready for inspection". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Skywalk between JM Road and Good Luck chowk on cards". The Times of India. 3 January 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 September 2023.