Pune, 10th July 2021: The step taken by the people of Pune towards realizing their dream of travelling in the metro will soon come to reality. In just two months, the Pune metro will be available for commuters between Vanaz to Garware college.
This is because the work on the track has now been completed and the emphasis will be on completing the stalled work of the three stations.
On the Vanaz-Ramwadi route, Mahametro conducted a technical test of the three kilometres stretch between Vanaz and Ideal colony on Thursday night. This aroused great curiosity among the residents of the area. The video of the trial went viral. Metro tried to keep it a secret, but it did not last long.
The trial also examined tracks, overhead cables, signals, viaducts, etc. The speed of the metro was kept at less than 20 kmph just to inspect the completed works while running the metro on the track. The metro route was inspected for more than an hour. Officials from five departments were present for the event, said Atul Gadgil, Project Director, Mahametro.
He added, “The entire trial went as expected. There are minor corrections. They will be completed soon. Emphasis will now be placed on completing the work of the stations.”
Nagpur Metro coach in Pune
Mahametro brought two trains of three coaches each from Nagpur to Pune at the end of April to test the track on the Vanaz-Ramwadi route. The coaches were unloaded at the metro yard at Vanaz.
Hemant Sonawane, General Manager, Mahametro, said, “The production of six coaches for the Pune Metro is underway abroad.”
Preparation eight days in advance
Officers from five departments, including tracks, overhead cables, railway coaches, signaling and erecting ducts, were present during the test. Prior to the test, all the five departments inspected and gave the green signal from their respective departments.
Will complete the work in two months
Sonawane said, “Metro stations at Vanaz, Anandnagar, Ideal colony, SNDT and Garware College are currently under construction. Covid19 pandemic induced lockdown delayed the work. Now, the first phase of Metro, Mahametro is focused on completing the work of VanajVanaj, Ideal colony and Garware College stations. The work of these stations as about 60-70% completed. Work is now underway to install floors, escalators, elevators, interior decoration and furniture, platforms. An attempt is being made to complete the work in the next two months.”
Inauguration in Pimpri in August?
The construction work of Pimpri, Phugewadi and Sant Tukaramnagar Metro station is in the final stage. There are signs that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pune Metro in August. The work of Metro is in full swing and the work of Phugewadi station is 90% completed and the work of Sant Tukaramnagar station is 95% complete.
Work on Phugewadi and Sant Tukaramnagar metro stations on Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate 16.589 km metro line has gained momentum. A trial has also been done. There are nine stations on this route namely Dapodi, Phugewadi, Kasarwadi, Bhosari, Sant Tukaramnagar, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Akurdi and Nigdi. Ten agencies are working at Phugewadi station for construction, various services, signals, MVP and plumbing. Development work on the exterior and station of the metro is underway, alignment, painting and testing work are underway, ceiling, cycle tracks and sidewalks at the station have been completed and CCTVs have been installed at all places. At present, the work of Phugewadi station is in full swing and 150 skilled workers are working in this place.
