One of the busiest metro stations of Kolkata gets two new ticket gates

The Park Street metro station which is one of the busiest metro stations in Kolkata now has two new AFC-PC gates. These new gates will enable the commuters of Blue Line to enter directly to the down (DN) platform of Park Street Metro station from the unpaid area and will also ensure more free flow of commuters. These gates can handle 45 passengers per minute.
According to a press note on the official website of Kolkata metro, there are 16 such smart gates at Park Street Metro station to effectively manage the rush.Out of these 16 gates, 4 gates are o­nly for entry, 4 gates are o­nly for exit and 8 gates are bi-directional gates dedicated for the entry and exit of passengers travelling with tokens and smart cards.