Pune Metro Rail News & Updates
Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority has decided to lease prime land located in Shivajinagar near the old Pune-Mumbai Highway to raise funds for Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar). The state government has provided land instead of direct financial assistance. PMRDA has estimated the base price of this land at Rs 396.50 crore.
As the number of people riding the Pune Metro has increased, so has the number of passengers travelling without a valid ticket. So much so that over the past five months, the Pune Metro has taken action against 1,764 commuters for travelling without a proper ticket, according to the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro). Most of these incidents have occurred at the Ruby Hall, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Civil Court metro stations.
According to News 18 report, the construction work of Pune Metro Line 2, from Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi has ended. Now Line 2 of Pune Metro is ready to start operations. PM Modi visits the city for the inauguration ceremony. Expected to do. However, the official confirmation is yet to be released by the PMO. The 16 km stretch will start from Vanaz, for which the concerned management and officials are keeping an eye on its final inspection, and requesting minor changes before giving the final approval to run it.
Pune Metro Commissioner of Railway Safety (CMRS) on Monday completed the final inspection of Pune Metro Line-2 section from Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi. The commissioner has sought to comply with minor observations before giving the green signal for commercial operations. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) is developing two routes – Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate (Pune Metro Line-1) and Vanaz to Ramwadi (Pune Metro Line-2).
Pune Metro Line-2 section The total 16.589 km long PCMC-Swargate section consists of 15 stations (nine elevated and six underground) with 5 km underground and 11.5 km long elevated line. Vanaj to Ramwadi Line-2 is a 14.665 km long elevated route with 16 stations.
At present, there are two routes in the city: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Swargate, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Civil Court and Vanas Ruby Hall Clinic from Vanas to Ramwadi. The rest of this route i.e. Civil Court to Swargate and Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi will also open for passengers soon. In this way, important updates have been received regarding the metro line in the city (Pune Metro).
There is joy for Pune residents as the extended route of Pune Metro from Ruby Hall to Ramwadi is on the verge of being commissioned. The completion of work on this line has led to the arrival of a team from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety for a week-long inspection starting this week. The overseeing authority MahaMetro had initially targeted to start operations on the extended Ruby Hall to Ramwadi route by the end of last year. However, due to ongoing inspections and required clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety, the launch has been rescheduled to early this year.
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro), which has been struggling to set up proper brake systems in its trains, was forced to run trains without passengers. Reason: Another error detected in the brake system. The incident occurred between Shivajinagar and Phugewadi stations on Tuesday.
The expansion work of Line 1 of Pune Metro has officially started. With a total length of about 4.519 km from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti Chowk), the extension proposal is expected to cost Rs 910.18 crore. The central government had approved the extension of the route from PCMC to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti Chowk) on December 10, 2023. For commuters who use Pune Metro Line 1 to travel between Swargate and PCMC, the extension is important.
As Phase 1 of Pune Metro nears completion, demand for expansion of existing routes and proposed routes is gaining momentum. The Maharashtra government has decided to consider extending the proposed 25.65 km metro route from Kharadi to Kolhewadi on Sinhagad Road up to Khadakwasla Dam.
The much-awaited Pune Metro from Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi and from Civil Court to Swargate is getting delayed, causing inconvenience to the commuters. Initially expected to open by November-December, Maha Metro officials are now indicating opening in January and March. The delay has left commuters confused, especially those in Pune city and Pimpri-Chinchwad, who were waiting for the facility in these parts.
Maha Metro has invited bids for the construction of a 4.5 km long elevated viaduct between PCMC and Nigdi Marg. Maha Metro invited bids for construction of 4.5 km elevated viaduct between PCMC and Bhakti Shakti Chowk, Nigdi on North South Corridor – Pune Metro Reach 1 Extension.
Work at the entry-exit point of Pune Metro's Yerwada metro station was stopped after protests by locals who felt that the pillars were narrowing the road and creating a bottleneck. Pune Metro has now stopped the entry-exit point. It has been decided to shift the point pillar and provide new access to Yerwada from the rear. Pune Metro will share the design with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) next week.
Commuters using Pune Metro will soon have to pay fine if they do not start their journey within 20 minutes of entering the station. Staying beyond this grace period will attract a fine of Rs 10 per hour, with a maximum limit of Rs 50. Passengers are urged to start their journey within 20 minutes of purchasing tickets to avoid fines ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 50.
With an aim to reduce crowding inside metro stations, Pune Metro has introduced waiting time for passengers inside the station before departure or after arrival. As per the new guidelines, passengers will be given a specific time to wait inside the metro station and it has been implemented across all functional stations of Pune Metro from October 1.
One and a half years after Pune Metro services began operating in both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the name of Bhosari station on Corridor One has created confusion among commuters and remains unchanged. Although Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) officials have claimed that they have sent a proposal for change in the name of Bhosari as well as some other stations, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is yet to take action on it. No action has been taken.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited Pimpri Chinchwad on Sunday and addressed the eagerly awaited Pune Metro route extension from Nigdi to Katraj. Pawar revealed that the proposal for this extension had already reached Delhi and was awaiting the signature of one minister to proceed. Expressing his determination, Pawar announced that he would personally meet with the concerned minister during his visit to Delhi to expedite the process.
The extended work of Pune Metro project is in progress, construction of metro pillars connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi to the central hub of Shivaji Nagar is now in its final stages, out of total 923 pillars, 715 i.e. 80% of the pillars have been completed. . Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has started the work of Pune Metro Line 3 on Hinjewadi-Shivaji Nagar route through public-private partnership.
On September 10, Line 1 and Line 2 of Pune Metro will start their service and operations with a delay of one hour. According to the information, all passengers should note that passenger services on Line-1 (PCMC to Civil Court Metro Station) and Line-2 (Vanaaz to Ruby Hall Metro Station) will start at 7:00 am instead of 6:00 am.
Officials of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which is executing the Pune Metro project, said on Wednesday that they are expediting the process of making parking arrangements for commuters' vehicles in both the Pune Metro corridors, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Commuters thronging metro stations in large numbers complained of parking problems at Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad stations.
The Pune Metro has been receiving a good response of passengers since the launch of two extended routes that now connect Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. According to officials, a total of 9,83,516 people travelled on these two routes till Sunday since their launch on August 1.
After the successful inauguration of services on the two sections on 1 August, MahaMetro intends to finalize the construction of metro lines up to Ramwadi and Swargate within the coming months. Ramwadi and Swargate represent terminal stations for two different Metro routes, sections of which have been operational since last year.
With commuters on two routes of the Pune Metro Rail increasing and the demand for expansion of the routes picking up, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has expedited the development work of the 23.2 km long Metro Rail, which will connect Pune. Metro is of Line 3, it will connect Man village via Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar.
From 17th August (Thrusday), the Pune Metro service has changed its operating timings, starting at 6 am to 10 pm on both the Vanaz to Ruby Hall and Civil Court to Pimpri-Chinchwad routes. The adjustment is aimed at accommodating the growing needs and preferences of commuters who are increasingly attracted to the Metro due to its efficiency and time-saving benefits.
On 17th August 2023, India's leading private sector bank, HDFC Bank launched 'One Pune' contactless pre-paid card in association with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-Metro) for Pune Metro Rail Project. Following which, under the One Nation One Card initiative, the One Pune Card will not only enable seamless digital payments at metro stations, but also for retail purchases and shopping.
The extended routes of Pune Metro have been receiving a good response since its launch as a ‘record-break’ ridership was recorded on Sunday. According to metro officials, highest ever ridership was recorded in the Pune Metro history since its launch on Sunday. A total of 96,498 commuters used the service on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off two new Pune Metro lines and services on both these stretches will start from 5 pm today. The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated Metro services extended from Phugewadi to Civil Court and Ruby Hall to Garware College at Shivaji Nagar Police Headquarters in the city.
Maha-Metro is all set to launch passenger services on two stretches from 1 August running from Garware College to Ruby Hall Clinic and from Phugewadi to Civil Court. The inauguration event will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks a significant milestone in the city’s transportation.
Citizens from Pimpri-Chinchwad who travel to Pune every day for various works will soon have a reason to celebrate as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Phugewadi to Shivajinagar stretch of the Pune Metro on August 1 that will be opened to the public on the same day and will help cut down travel time between the two cities to 25 minutes with the availability of Metro train in every 10 minutes.
The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) team “successfully concluded” the final inspection of two crucial metro stretches on Saturday, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) officials said. Pune Metro passenger services from Garware College to Ruby Hall Clinic and Phugewadi to Civil Court at Shivajinagar may become operational on August 1 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Pune to attend another programme.