The Pune Metro project is expanding at a rapid pace, with new routes and extensions in the works to improve transportation in the city. Currently, 32 kilometers of Metro routes are operational, including a 5-kilometer underground stretch between Shivajinagar and Swargate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a 6-kilometer underground route from Swargate to Katraj, approved by the central government.
The state government has submitted proposals for two new extended routes—Swargate to Hadapsar-Kharadi and Swargate to Khadakwasla—to the central government for final approval. These expansions aim to address commuting challenges and provide better connectivity across Pune.
Construction is also underway on the Pimpri-Nigdi and Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar routes, with plans for additional routes like Vanaz to Chandni Chowk and Nal Stop to Warje under review. Efforts are being made to secure approval for the Hinjewadi to Chandni Chowk corridor to further expand the Metro network.
Transport Minister Patil highlighted the positive feedback received for the Pune Metro project since its inauguration in 2016, prompting the state to push for more expansions to enhance urban mobility for residents. With these upcoming developments, Pune’s Metro system is set to become a key component of the city’s transportation infrastructure.
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