Maha Metro to appoint General Consultant for Pune Metro Phase 1 & 2 Extension Corridors

Pune, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant step toward accelerating Pune’s expanding metro network, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has floated a tender for appointing a General Consultant (GC) to support the upcoming extensions of the Pune Metro Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects. The consultancy appointment is expected to streamline technical supervision, project coordination, and design validation for the city’s next round of metro expansion.

The tender, released under NIT number P2-Consul-01(R)/2025 (NCB), invites prospective bidders to participate before 23 December 2025, the official closing date. Maha-Metro has scheduled the pre-bid meeting on 4 December 2025, offering interested firms an opportunity to clarify tender specifications and project expectations. The bid requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1.83 crore, and the contract period has been fixed at six months.

According to Maha-Metro, the selected General Consultant will play a crucial role in steering the extension plans for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. The scope includes project management, design vetting, systems integration, and oversight of construction readiness for the approved corridors.

Pune Metro’s Phase 1 network currently spans 31.254 km and consists of two fully operational lines. The Purple Line connects Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Swargate over a length of 16.589 km, while the Aqua Line stretches 14.665 km, linking Vanaz to Ramwadi. Together, these two corridors form the backbone of Pune’s growing rapid transit system.

Under Phase 2, Maha-Metro had originally proposed a massive 82.5 km expansion plan that includes extending the Aqua Line in both directions and adding two entirely new corridors to serve emerging parts of the metropolitan region. Of the proposed network, 44.09 km has already received formal approval for implementation, marking a substantial step forward in Pune’s long-term mobility strategy.

Urban mobility experts note that the appointment of a General Consultant at this stage is decisive, as Pune is rapidly transforming into a high-density urban hub with rising demand for efficient mass transit. Timely planning and technical structuring will be essential to avoid delays and ensure the extensions integrate seamlessly with the existing system.

Reacting to the tender announcement, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO of Urban Infra Group, emphasised the significance of the move for Pune’s transport evolution.

“Maha-Metro’s decision to bring in a dedicated General Consultant reflects a strong commitment to quality, system integration, and timely delivery. Pune’s metro expansion is not just about increasing kilometres—it is about reshaping the city’s future. These extensions will enhance last-mile access, reduce congestion, and support sustainable urban growth for years to come.”

With the bidding process now underway, Maha-Metro is expected to finalise the consultant in early 2026, enabling ground readiness for one of India’s most ambitious metro expansion programmes. Once completed, the city’s cumulative metro footprint will bring millions of commuters closer to faster, cleaner, and more dependable public transportation.