Gandhi Maidan metro station


Gandhi Maidan
General information
LocationNorth Gandhi Maidan Marg, Patna-800001, Bihar
Coordinates25°37′11.604″N 85°8′42.542″E / 25.61989000°N 85.14515056°E / 25.61989000; 85.14515056
System
Patna Metro station
Owned byPatna Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Operated byDelhi Metro Rail Corporation[1]
Platforms2
TracksDouble track
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Other information
Statusunder-construction
History
ElectrifiedSingle-phase 25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Patna Metro Following station
Akashvani Blue Line
(partially operational)
PMCH
towards New ISBT
Location

Gandhi Maidan is an upcoming underground metro station on the Blue Line of the Patna Metro system, located in the heart of Patna, Bihar, India. Strategically positioned near the historic Gandhi Maidan and Kargil Chowk, the station is designed to serve as a key transit hub for central Patna, connecting major administrative, commercial, and cultural landmarks.

Design and Layout

The station spans approximately 202 meters in length and features a two-level underground design:[2]

  • ⁠Concourse Level: Includes ticket counters, automated fare collection gates, and passenger amenities.
  • ⁠Platform Level: Serves trains running along the Blue Line corridor.

Entry/Exit Points

There are three entry/exit gates, each strategically placed to maximise accessibility:[3]

  • ⁠ ⁠Gate 1: In front of Red Cross Society, near Magadh Mahila College
  • ⁠ ⁠Gate 2: Near Patna Collectorate and Bankipur Bus Stand
  • ⁠ ⁠Gate 3: Facing Gandhi Maidan, adjacent to Kali Mandir

Lifts are provided at Gates 2 and 3 to support accessibility for senior citizens and disabled passengers.

Passenger Amenities

  • ⁠ ⁠Escalators: 7 total (1 at each entry/exit, 4 between concourse and platform)
  • ⁠ ⁠Staircases: 5 total (1 at each entry/exit, 2 between levels)
  • ⁠ ⁠Fire Escapes: 2 public staircases and 1 dedicated firemen access route
  • ⁠ ⁠Safety Features: Emergency evacuation routes, fire detection systems, and CCTV surveillance[3]

Connectivity and Importance

Gandhi Maidan metro station is expected to become a transportation lifeline for Patna’s central business district. It will serve:

The station is part of Patna Metro’s multi-modal integration plan, linking metro services with bus routes and pedestrian pathways to ensure seamless urban mobility.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Reporter, Staff (15 July 2025). "Patna Metro to Get Rs 200 Crore Boost, Delhi Metro to Oversee Operations". Patna Press. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Patna Metro: पटना विश्वविद्यालय से गांधी मैदान की मेट्रो ट्रैक के लिए सुरंग की खुदाई शुरू, जानें अपडेट" (in Hindi). amarujala. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Gandhi Maidan metro stn to have 3 entry/exit gates". The Times of India. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Gandhi Maidan Metro Station will be two-storey underground". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2025.