Pune Metro to Expand with 7 New Routes in Phase II, Pending Government Approvals
Pune, 26th December 2024: Since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pune Metro has been running seamlessly, enabling lakhs of commuters to travel safely and punctually. On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil assured that the state government would provide full support for the next phase of metro expansion and follow up with the central government for approvals on pending routes.
Patil reviewed Pune Metro’s operations on Wednesday and was briefed by MahaMetro Managing Director Shravan Hardikar on ongoing initiatives to increase ridership and improve services. Following the review, Patil traveled by metro from the District Court Metro Station to Mandai Metro Station, where he welcomed local MLA Hemant Rasne.
The first phase of Pune Metro has received approval for extension works. The tender process for the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)-Nigdi route has been completed, with work already underway. Similarly, the Swargate-Katraj route is in its final tender stage, and the contractor will soon be appointed to commence the project.
The second phase of Pune Metro includes seven proposed lines, with several routes awaiting approval from the central government:
– Vanaz to Chandni Chowk (1.2 km): Two stations
– Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (11.63 km): 11 stations
– Khadakwasla-Swargate-Hadapsar-Kharadi (25.66 km): 22 stations
– SNDT-Warje-Manikbagh (6.12 km): Six stations
Additionally, the following routes have been submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for approval:
– Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor (11.35 km): 10 stations
– Hadapsar to Saswad (5.57 km): Four stations
Meanwhile, a detailed project report is being prepared for the Nigdi-Mukai Chowk-Wakad-Nashik Phata-Chakan route to explore future expansion opportunities.
With the successful progress of Phase I and the ambitious plans for Phase II, Pune Metro is set to further enhance the city’s public transportation network, providing efficient and sustainable travel options to more areas of the city.
