Central Warehouse Metro Station
सेंट्रल वेयरहाउस / સેન્ટ્રલ વેરહાઉસ
Central Warehouse station serves the area around the Central Warehousing Corporation facility near Makkai Pool. As the second underground stop on the Red Line, it connects the commercial warehousing district to the city center. The station provides a much-needed transit option in a zone where truck traffic and narrow approach roads create persistent congestion.
Area Guide
The Central Warehousing Corporation compound is the area's defining landmark - a sprawling storage and logistics hub. Makkai Pool (corn market bridge) is a well-known local reference point along Ring Road. The neighborhood transitions between wholesale trading operations to the west and residential pockets along the eastern side.
Nearby Landmarks
Central Warehousing Corporation
3-5 min walk
Makkai Pool
5-7 min walk
Ring Road
7-10 min walk
Underground Station
Central Warehouse is one of 6 underground stations on the Red Line, part of the 6.47 km tunnel section between Labheshwar Chowk and Chowk Bazar. The underground stretch was excavated using three tunnel boring machines - Amrit, Narmada, and Tapi. TBM Amrit achieved its breakthrough at Chowk Bazar Station in August 2025.
Station Amenities
Getting Here
Parking
Surface parking near warehouse compound, two-wheeler stands at station approach
Bus & Auto
- Ring Road bus services via Makkai Pool
- Auto-rickshaws to Surat Railway Station
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Warehouse metro station named after?
The station takes its name from the Central Warehousing Corporation facility nearby. This is a government-run storage complex near Makkai Pool on Ring Road. The station brings metro access to a commercial zone previously reachable only by road through heavy traffic.
Is Central Warehouse station underground?
Yes. Central Warehouse is the second underground station on the Red Line, between Labheshwar Chowk and Surat Railway Station. Platforms are approximately 15-18 meters below street level with lift and escalator access.
How far is Surat Railway Station from Central Warehouse metro?
Surat Railway Station is the very next stop southbound - just one station away. The metro ride covers the distance in roughly 2 minutes, far faster than the 15-20 minute auto-rickshaw ride through congested surface roads.