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The new e-gates will make passenger movement seamless
Follow UsThe Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai has increased the terminal entry points (eGates) from 24 to 68, the highest number of such eGates in the country.
More e-Gates
Post the increase in the number of e-gates, Mumbai Airport's processing capacity will be increased to 7,440 passengers per hour at Terminal 2 and 2,160 at Terminal 1, which is triple its current capacity, drastically reducing the waiting time to less than one minute at the kerbside.
The new initiative will improve the travel experience for both DigiYatra and non-DigiYatra passengers at Mumbai airport. "By increasing the number of eGates and integrating advanced biometric systems, we are committed to ensuring swift, secure and seamless travel for all our passengers," a spokesperson for Mumbai Airport said, on the expansion of its DigiYatra facility.
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New Gates
The Digital Gateway at T2 now provides for 28 dedicated DigiYatra e-gates alongside 28 dedicated non-DigiYatra e-gates. Additionally, Terminal 1 (T1) features 6 dedicated DigiYatra e-gates and 6 non-DigiYatra e-gates, further enhancing the airport's overall capacity and passenger experience.
Besides, an additional 118 e-gates are being deployed at the pre-embarkation security check area at T2 to further simplify passenger movements, said the spokesperson.
The CSMIA's Digital Gateway combines the benefits of technology, process excellence, big data analytics and design thinking to deliver an exemplary passenger experience.
Here, the number of terminal entry points has surged from 24 to 68, achieved solely through advanced technology without any need for any major civil works.