Overview & Facts of Purple line metro Pune
Interesting facts about Pune Metro Purple line
- The Purple Line of the Ahmedabad Metro is part of the city's rapid transit system. It runs from PCMC Bhawan to Swargate.
- The Purple Line of Ahmedabad Metro began its operations on 6 March 2022 and the line is being opened gradually in phases.
- The Purple Line consists of 11 active and 3 inactive stations, connecting various important places in Pune.
- Of these, five stations are underground, covering a distance of approximately six km, while nine stations are elevated, covering a distance of approximately 16.59 km.
- Currently, the first seven km of the line is operational, with five stations from PCMC to Phugewadi.
- The metro service is open to the public on all days from 8 am to 9 pm.
- The Purple Line uses the Alstom Urbalis 400 communications-based train control (CBTC) signaling system.
- Further extensions and phases of the Purple Line are planned to expand the coverage of the metro network to more parts of Ahmedabad in the coming years.
Pune Metro Purple Line Extension in Phase 2
The Purple Line of the Pune Metro is being extended in the second phase. The length of this extension will be around 5.46 km and will be known as Line 1B. There will be three major stations on this route, including Market Yard, Padmavati, and Katraj, and all these stations are planned to be completely underground. The project is targeted to be completed by February 2029.
Pune Metro Purple Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | PCMC Bhavan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Sant Tukaram Nagar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Nashik Phata | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kasarwadi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Phugewadi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Dapodi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Bopodi | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Khadki | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Range Hills | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Shivaji Nagar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Civil Court ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Kasba Peth | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Mandai | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇑◉ | Swargate | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Pune Metro Purple Line Route Map 2025
The Pune Purple Line Metro connects PCMC Bhavan to Swargate, providing seamless travel to locations near by Purple Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Pune Metro Purple Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Pune Metro Network Map 2025
Pune Metro News & Updates
The standing committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to build a new station on the proposed Metro Line 1 between Swargate and Katraj. The station will be located at Balajinagar, which is expected to have a high number of passengers. The metro extension is 5.463 km long and previously included three underground stations: Market Yard, Padmavati, and Katraj. Adding the Balajinagar station will reduce the distance between stations by 1 to 1.5 km, making the project compliant with metro standards.
◷ 2024-12-03 | ☍ Hindustan timesThe Pune Metro Line-3 project from Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar is expected to be completed by March 2025. The project is being executed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL). So far, 60% of the work has been completed. This metro line will be 23.2 km long, consisting of 923 pillars and 23 stations.
◷ 2024-12-02 | ☍ Hindustan timesAnother controversial video of IAS officer Pooja Khedkar's mother has surfaced, in which she is seen arguing with Pune Metro officials and police personnel over construction material being kept near her bungalow. The video, which dates back to 2022, was shot outside the Khedkar family's bungalow on Baner Road in Pune. The construction of the Pune Metro line between Shivaji Nagar and Hinjewadi was underway at the time, so workers had kept equipment on the pavement near Khedkar's bungalow.
◷ 2024-07-17 | ☍ India TodayPune Metro's ridership has increased after the completion of the section from Ruby Hall to Ramwadi. According to data provided by the metro company, Pune Metro currently records around 90,000 ridership on weekends. With an impressive increase of around 9 lakh passengers from January to May, Pune Metro's average daily footfall is currently over 80,000.
◷ 2024-06-10 | ☍ Hindustan timesPune 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.
◷ 2024-03-15 | ☍ Hindustan timesPune Metro Purple Line Route FAQs
𝒜. The Pune Metro Purple line has total 14 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.
𝒜. The Pune Metro Purple line has 1 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Civil Court, .
𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.
𝒜. The length of Pune Metro Purple Line is 16.59 KM, and it's terminal stations are PCMC Bhavan and Swargate.
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