Pune Metro Line 3 Expected To Carry 2 Lakh Passengers Daily; Four New Corridors Worth ₹13,500 Crore Announced
Pune: Pune’s Metro network is set for a major expansion, with the newly inaugurated Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 expected to carry around two lakh passengers daily. The city will also get four additional Metro corridors covering important residential, commercial and IT hubs under Phase II, involving an estimated investment of ₹13,500 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually…
Pune's Metro network is set to expand significantly with the inauguration of the Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3. This new elevated corridor, costing ₹8,313 crore, is expected to carry around two lakh passengers daily, connecting the IT hub of Maan in Hinjawadi with the District Court in Shivajinagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 23.2-km Line 3, while laying the foundation stone for four additional Metro corridors under Phase II.
These new corridors, worth an estimated ₹13,500 crore, will cover four important residential, commercial, and IT hubs, with an anticipated daily rider capacity of 2.5 lakh to three lakh passengers. Upon completion, the entire Metro network will span over 150 km, making a major contribution to the city's transportation infrastructure and economic growth.
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