Pune: Hinjewadi Metro Gets Encouraging Response, Clocks 2.65L Footfall in 8 Days Despite Diwali Break
Pune, 14th November 2026: Puneri Metro’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor (Line 3) has received an encouraging response from commuters in its first week of operations, ferrying 2.65 lakh passengers despite reduced office attendance in Hinjewadi due to Diwali holidays.
The 23-station Pink Line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, and regular passenger services began on November 4. Of the 23 stations, 17 are currently operational, making travel to Hinjewadi easier for commuters from different parts of the city.
The metro recorded its highest daily footfall of 48,679 passengers on November 4, the first day of operations. The number stood at 40,329 on November 5, 34,647 on November 6, 34,143 on November 7, 18,908 on November 8, 32,179 on November 9, 30,691 on November 10 and 26,074 on November 11. A total of 2,65,650 passengers travelled on the corridor during the eight days.
Officials of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) said the response was encouraging, particularly as several offices in Hinjewadi remained closed or operated with reduced staff during the Diwali break. They expect passenger numbers to rise significantly from next week as offices resume operations with their regular workforce.
“Nearly 50,000 passengers travelled on the metro on the first day after its inauguration. Even during the Diwali holidays, the corridor recorded a daily footfall of 30,000 to 35,000 on most days. The response has been encouraging, with many commuters also travelling to experience the new metro service. We expect a substantial increase in ridership once offices in Hinjewadi resume operations at full capacity,” said Rinaz Pathan, chief engineer, PMRDA.
