The Union Cupboard, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorized Part-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Venture at an estimated value of Rs 3,626.24 crore. The mission goals to reinforce East-West connectivity in Pune by extending the present Vanaz-Ramwadi Metro hall by way of two elevated corridors: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Hall 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Hall 2B).
Collectively, these new extensions will span 12.75 km and add 13 new stations to town’s metro community. The corridors will cowl fast-developing residential and business zones reminiscent of Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, Chandani Chowk, and Wagholi—guaranteeing smoother public transport entry to IT parks, academic establishments, and key transit factors.
The price of the mission can be equally borne by the Authorities of India, the Authorities of Maharashtra, and worldwide bilateral/multilateral funding companies. The mission aligns with Pune’s Complete Mobility Plan (CMP) and is scheduled for completion inside 4 years. Implementation can be carried out by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Company Restricted (Maha-Metro), which has already initiated pre-construction actions together with surveys and detailed designs.
The extension may even combine with Pune Metro’s different main traces—Line-1 (Nigdi to Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi to District Court docket)—by way of an interchange on the District Court docket station. This multimodal connectivity is predicted to considerably enhance the general public transport share in Pune and supply quicker, safer, and environmentally pleasant mobility options.
Along with easing visitors congestion on arterial roads reminiscent of Paud Highway and Nagar Highway, the metro growth will combine intercity bus routes from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and Ahilya Nagar, making it simpler for passengers to transition to the metro system inside the metropolis.
Each day ridership on Line-2 is projected to rise to 0.96 lakh in 2027, 2.01 lakh in 2037, 2.87 lakh in 2047, and three.49 lakh in 2057, underscoring the long-term advantages of this growth. The Union Cupboard described this strategic transfer as a step towards unlocking Pune’s financial potential and fostering inclusive city development by way of sustainable mass transit infrastructure.
