Two new metro entrances in central Tehran were opened on Wednesday to improve access for commuters and strengthen pedestrian safety. The eastern entrance of 15 Khordad station, located at Gholhakandak crossroads near the Grand Bazaar, and the southern entrance of Helal Ahmar station, at the corner of Shahid Ghadami Street, were both brought into service following coordination between Tehran Municipality and the metro company.
Officials said the works were carried out after approval by relevant urban authorities and in direct response to repeated requests from residents and passengers. The new facilities aim to ease pedestrian flows at busy surface crossings and provide safer, quicker links between the metro stations and nearby streets and markets.
Tehran metro entrances improve commuter safety and access
The eastern entrance at 15 Khordad was delivered under an agreement between District 12 of Tehran Municipality and the metro company. The project included construction and installation of an entrance kiosk and the fitting of two escalators in the Gholhakandak underpass. The upgrades connect the station more directly to surrounding streets and the Grand Bazaar, a zone that sees several hundred thousand daily movements.
By relocating a portion of passenger flows below ground and providing mechanised access, municipal authorities expect a reduction in surface-level congestion and shorter, safer routes for market visitors and commuters. The works were coordinated with municipal districts 2 and 12 and followed petitions received via the city 137 service line.
The southern entrance at Helal Ahmar station represents a larger capital investment and was opened after a planned phase of development. Officials reported the entrance cost approximately 180 billion toman to complete. Since the station’s first entrance was inaugurated in March 2019, planners had prioritised a southern access point to address pedestrian safety issues across Helal Ahmar Street and to accommodate the high number of buses and passengers using the corridor.
Completion of the Helal Ahmar southern entrance is expected to reduce hazardous pedestrian crossings and streamline transfers between surface transport and the metro. The entry also takes into account civil defence requirements for metro facilities, adding resilience to station infrastructure while improving daily operations.
City authorities said the projects were implemented with public convenience in mind, responding to both commuter demand and urban safety obligations. The new entrances are designed to shorten walking distances to surrounding commercial areas and to disperse passenger volumes more evenly across station access points, which should lower crowding at street level.
Transport planners noted that these targeted upgrades form part of a broader effort to enhance Tehran’s public transport network through collaborative work between municipal agencies and the metro company. Officials indicated that similar interventions will be considered at other busy stations where pedestrian flows and safety concerns are persistent.
Commuters in the affected areas welcomed the new entries, saying they expect shorter journeys and safer crossings. Municipal sources said they will monitor the entrances’ performance and consider additional measures, such as signage and lighting improvements, to further support passenger movement and safety.
Key Takeaways:
- Tehran metro entrances at 15 Khordad and Helal Ahmar stations opened to improve commuter access and pedestrian safety.
- The 15 Khordad eastern entrance includes a kiosk and two escalators to link the station with the Grand Bazaar area.
- The southern entrance at Helal Ahmar cost around 180 billion toman and cuts risky street crossings for passengers.
- Projects were delivered by Tehran Municipality and the metro company in response to citizen requests and safety concerns.
