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'''Gandhi Maidan''' is an upcoming underground metro station on the [[Blue Line (Patna Metro)|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.<br />
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==Design and Layout==<br />
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The station spans approximately 202 meters in length and features a two-level underground design:<ref>{{cite web |title=Patna Metro: पटना विश्वविद्यालय से गांधी मैदान की मेट्रो ट्रैक के लिए सुरंग की खुदाई शुरू, जानें अपडेट |url=https://news4nation.com/bihar/patna/patna-gandhi-maidan-metro-cross-passage-will-pass-through-gandhi-maidan-gate-no-1-195139 |publisher=amarujala |access-date=9 October 2025 |language=Hindi}}</ref><br />
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* Concourse Level: Includes ticket counters, automated fare collection gates, and passenger amenities.<br />
* Platform Level: Serves trains running along the Blue Line corridor.<br />
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==Entry/Exit Points==<br />
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There are three entry/exit gates, each strategically placed to maximise accessibility:<ref name="entry"/><br />
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* Gate 1: In front of Red Cross Society, near [[Magadh Mahila College]]<br />
* Gate 2: Near [[Patna Collectorate]] and Bankipur Bus Stand<br />
* Gate 3: Facing Gandhi Maidan, adjacent to Kali Mandir<br />
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Lifts are provided at Gates 2 and 3 to support accessibility for senior citizens and disabled passengers.<br />
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==Passenger Amenities==<br />
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* Escalators: 7 total (1 at each entry/exit, 4 between concourse and platform) <br />
* Staircases: 5 total (1 at each entry/exit, 2 between levels) <br />
* Fire Escapes: 2 public staircases and 1 dedicated firemen access route <br />
* Safety Features: Emergency evacuation routes, fire detection systems, and CCTV surveillance<ref name="entry">{{cite news |title=Gandhi Maidan metro stn to have 3 entry/exit gates |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/gandhi-maidan-metro-stn-to-have-3-entry/exit-gates/articleshow/102961168.cms |access-date=9 October 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=23 August 2023}}</ref><br />
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==Connectivity and Importance==<br />
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Gandhi Maidan metro station is expected to become a transportation lifeline for Patna’s central business district. It will serve:<br />
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* Government offices: [[Patna Collectorate]] <br />
* Educational institutions: [[Magadh Mahila College]], [[Patna University]] <br />
* Cultural venues: [[Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre]], [[Shri Krishna Memorial Hall]] <br />
* Public spaces: [[Gandhi Maidan]] Ground, Red Cross Society<br />
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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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gandhi Maidan Metro Station will be two-storey underground |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/gandhi-maidan-metro-station-will-be-two-storey-underground-near-kargil-chowk-axs |access-date=9 October 2025 |work=Prabhat Khabar |date=22 August 2023 |language=hi}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of metro systems]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
{{Patna-metro-stub}}<br />
{{Patna Metro}}<br />
[[Category:Patna Metro stations]]<br />
[[Category:Proposed railway stations in India]]</div>AnkuMalik