First trial run successfully completed on Pune Metro's Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Corridor

Pune, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant boost to Pune’s public transport infrastructure, the first trial run of Pune Metro Line 3 was successfully completed on 4th July 2025, marking a major milestone in the development of the city’s most anticipated metro corridor. The trial run was conducted between the Mann Depot and PMR-4 station, bringing the project a step closer to becoming operational.

The fully elevated 23.3-kilometer metro corridor will connect Hinjewadi IT Park, Pune’s technology hub, with Shivajinagar, the city’s central business district. Once operational, this line will feature 23 stations and is expected to significantly reduce travel time, providing a much-needed relief to daily commuters battling increasing road traffic.

Project Status and Key Highlights

• 87% of the construction work on Pune Metro Line 3 has been completed so far. The remaining work is in its final stages, with a completion deadline set for March 2026.
• The project is being implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model through Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a consortium involving PMRDA, Tata Group, and Siemens — making it the first metro project in India developed under this model.
• Four fully air-conditioned metro train sets have already arrived in Pune for the corridor. Each train comprises 3 coaches with a total carrying capacity of 1,000 passengers and will operate at a speed of 80 km/h, ensuring fast and efficient travel.

The successful trial run is being viewed as a critical step toward the seamless implementation of the project, which promises commuters a safe, eco-friendly, and time-saving mode of transport. With thousands of employees commuting daily to Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi, the metro is expected to drastically improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance urban mobility in Pune.

Launched on November 25, 2021, Pune Metro Line 3 is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the city. As trial runs continue and final construction nears completion, residents can look forward to a transformative shift in daily commuting — making travel faster, cleaner, and more reliable across Pune.