Pune Metro Sets 5-Year Deadline For Phase II Expansion, Four New Corridors To Add 44 Km To Network
Pune: Pune's Metro network is set for a major expansion, with the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) setting a five-year target to complete the second phase, covering four new corridors connecting major residential, commercial and IT hubs across the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the proposed corridors under Phase II, estimated to…
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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