Pune Metro: Project Information, Routes, Fares and other Details

Sangeeta Singh Posted on: 2022-01-25 12:36:00 Viewer: 10,009 Comments: 0 Country: India City: Delhi

In the bustling urban landscape of Pune, India, an ambitious transformation is underway with the development of an extensive metro rail network. With four metro rail lines spanning a combined length of 130.97 kilometers, this transformative project is poised to revolutionize the city's transportation landscape. Backed by a substantial project cost of Rs. 24,773 cr. INR, this metro rail endeavor is not only set to ease commuter congestion but also foster sustainable urban growth and connectivity for years to come. The metro train operation in the first Phase of the Pune Metro project was started on 06 March 2022 and the system is now covering a total of 23.8 km with two lines. By the end of 2029, the Pune Metro will cover a total network of 130.97 kilometers.

Project Summary

Project Name: Pune Metro Rail Project
Operator: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro)
Project Type: Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
Project Cost: INR 24,773 Crore
Total Phases/Lines: 2 (10 Lines)
Total Network: 87.13 km
Completion Target: 2028
Status: Under Construction

Project Details

#1Purple Line: Chinchwad – Katraj (27.48 km) Operational (16. 58km), Under Construction (10.58 km)

#2Aqua Line: Vanaz – Ramwadi (15.35 km) Operational

#Line 3: Hinjawadi- Shivajinagar (23.33 km) Under Construction

Operational Routes Phase-1

Operational: 23.8 km | PCMC - Civil Court (16.58 km, 10 Stations)

Line 1: PCMC - Fugewadi - Civil Court

Total Length: 16.58 km
Total Stations: 14 Stations
Station Names: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Sant Tukaram Nagar, Bhosari, Kasarwadi, Phugewadi, Dapodi, Bopodi, Khadki, Range Hill, Shivaji Nagar and Civil Court, Kasba Peth (Budhwar Peth), Mandai, Swargate.
Depot: Range Hills

Line 2: Vanaz - Garware College - Ruby Hall Clinic - Ramwadi

Total Length: 9.9 km
Total Stations: 16 Stations
Station Names: Vanaz, Anand Nagar, Ideal Colony, Nal Stop, Garware College, Deccan Gymkhana, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park, PMC, Civil Court, Mangalwar Peth, Pune Railway Station, and Ruby Hall Clinic, Bund Garden, Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar, Ramwadi.
Depot: Vanaz

Project Details

Under construction Network

Line 1: Chinchwad - PCMC - Swargate - Katraj

Total Length: 13.58 km
Total Stations: 10
Station Names: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, ASI, Budhwar Peth, Mandai, Swargate, Gultekdi Market Yard, Saibaba Nagar and Katraj.
Depot: Range Hills

Line 3: Hinjawadi - Shivajinagar

Project Cost: Rs 8,100.00 Crore
Total Length: 23.33 km
Total Stations: 23 (All Elevated)
Station Names: Megapolis Circle, Quadran, Dohler, Infosys Phase II, Wipro Phase II, Pall India, Shivaji Chowk, Hinjewadi, Wakad Chowk, Balewadi Stadium, NICMAR, Ram Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner, Krushi Anusadhan, Sakal Nagar, University, RB.I, Agriculture College and Shivaji Nagar.
Depot: Maan Village
Note: This line is under construction under PPP mode.

Future Expansion

Line-3 Extn: Shivaji Nagar – Kadam Wakwasti (18 km)

Line 4: Swargate – Pul Gate (3 km)

Train Maintanance Depot

Phase I - Line 1 - Range Hills (Operational)

Phase I - Line 2 - Vanaz (Operational)

Phase I - Line 3 - Maan Village (Under Construction)

Fares

0-2km - ₹10

2-4km - ₹20

4-12km - ₹30

12-18km - ₹40

>18km - ₹50

Route Map

Key Dates

7 December 2016: The project was approved by Govt of India.(Phase I)
24 December 2016: Foundation stone laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
6 March 2022: PCMC Bhavan – Phugewadi (Line 1/Phase 1) 6 km.
6 March 2022:Vanaz - Garware College (Line 2/Phase 1) 4.35 km.
1 August 2023:Phugewadi - Civil Court (Line 1/Phase 1) 8.03 km.
1 August 2023:Garware College – Ruby Clinic Hall (Line 2/Phase 1) 5.45 km.
6 March 2024: Ruby Hall Clinic - Ramwadi (Line 2/Phase 1) 5.94 km.
29 September 2024: Civil Court - Swargate (Line 1/Phase 1) 5.46 km.