Pune is an industrial city with significant corporate and industrial infrastructure growth during the last ten years. The city's roads currently carry about 8,000 commuters each hour in each direction. The town faces heavy traffic during peak hours, congestion, long traffic jams, and increased pollution. The Pune Metro intends to address this by providing a safe and environmentally friendly commute with a 50% reduction in travel time.
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) have developed the Pune Metro, which is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS). One metro line in Pune is operational, and a few are under construction.
Public and non-public sections, often called technical zones, will be available on the Pune Metro route. The public space will be separated into paid and unpaid areas. Escalators and lifts will be placed in the paid portions of all metro stations in Pune.
Pune Metro Rail's Unique Features
Made In India: Pune Metro coaches are made in India as part of the union government's Make in India policy. Over 70% of the trainers are made up of indigenous people.
Lightest Metro: Pune's lightest metro compartments are made of aluminium metal, which is 6.5 per cent lighter than traditional steel coaches. These compartments will last longer, require less maintenance, and consume less energy.
Underground Metro Stations In Pune That Save Space: The Pune Metro's subterranean segment passes through the city's most crowded area. The traditional 'Cut and Cover' method of erecting subterranean metro stations in Pune was not practicable due to the scarcity of space in these places.
Rooftop And Grid Solar Energy Integration: Pune Metro has planned to install approximately since its beginning. 11.20MWp solar power generation on the rooftops of all the elevated Pune metro stations. The energy formed will be used in all metro train stations in Pune. This will save Rs 20 crores per year in energy costs and prevent the release of roughly 25,000 tons of CO2.
Zero Discharge: Maha Metro and the DRDO have agreed to construct anaerobic biodigester technology for 100 per cent wastewater management. This technique will result in zero discharge into the municipal wastewater system for all the metro stations in Pune.
Pune Metro Route Lines
The first and second lines began construction in December 2016, with both lines projected to be operational by 2023. The third line is scheduled to open in March 2024.
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Line 1: PCMC building - Swargate
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Line 2: Vanaz – Ramwadi
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Line 3: Quadron - Civil Court
Pune Metro Station Map
MAHA Metro, a special-purpose vehicle owned by the Government of India and Maharashtra, is in charge of the Pune Metro route project. The project aims to upgrade Pune's infrastructure and build world-class stations and surrounding areas to highlight the city's rich cultural legacy. The Pune Metro route is currently divided into three lines, as seen in the Pune Metro map below.
Line 1: Pune Metro Station List - Purple Line
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PCMC
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Sant Tukaram Nagar
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Bhosari (Nashik Phata)
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Kasarwadi
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Phugewadi
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Bopodi
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Khadki
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Range Hill
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Shivaji Nagar
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Civil Court
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Budhwar Peth
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Mandai
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Swargate
Pune Metro Swargate Metro Station construction work has almost been completed. Civil Court to Swargate stretch is expected to become operational by September 2024.
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Line 2 - Pune Metro Station List - Aqua Line
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Vanaz
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Anand Nagar
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Ideal Colony
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Nal Stop
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Garware College
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Deccan Gymkhana
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Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan
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PMC
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Civil Court
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Mangalwar Peth
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Pune Railway Station
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Ruby Hall Clinic
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Bund Garden
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Yerawada
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Kalyani Nagar
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Ramwadi
CMRS completed the final inspection of the Pune Metro Line-2 stretch of Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi on 22 January 2024.
Line 3 - Pune Metro Station List - Red Line
The Pune Metro Line 3 runs from Civil Court in Pune to Megapolis Pune in Hinjawadi. There will be 23 stations along the 23.3 km line, aligning with the MahaMetro lines at the Civil Court interchange station. The construction of the line will be taken up in two phases. The first phase involves Hinjawadi and Balewadi, while the second is between Balewadi and Civil Court, Shivaji Nagar.
The line consists of the following stations:-
Quadron
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Infosys Phase II
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Döhler
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Wipro Technologies
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Pall India
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Shivaji Chowk
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Hinjawadi
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Wakad Chowk
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Balewadi Stadium
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NICMAR
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Ramnagar
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Laxmi Nagar
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Balewadi Phata
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Baner Gaon
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute
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Sakal Nagar
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Savitribai Phule Pune University
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Reserve Bank of India
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Agriculture College
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Civil Court
The Pune Metro Line 3 construction, which connects Shivajinagar and Hinjewadi, is expected to be completed by March 2025.
The first train for Pune Metro Line 3 arrived at the Maan-Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar route's Maan Metro depot in the first week of June 2024. Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd. (PITCMRL) has awarded a contract for 22 train sets for Metro Line 3. Here's all that you need to know:
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The train sets have three cars each and can carry up to 1,000 passengers.
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The trains were developed and manufactured at the Alstom facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
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These trains use advanced technology like the third rail system and regenerative braking, making them safe, reliable, and eco-friendly.
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The trains will run at 85 km/h, connecting the Hinjewadi IT hub with Shivajinagar.
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The focus during the design phase was on enhancing customer experience, and the trains feature attractive colours, engaging designs, spacious interiors, comfortable ergonomic seating, and advanced information systems.
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55% of the work on the Maan-Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro route has been completed.
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Tata Group and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority are jointly undertaking the project.
Upcoming Pune Metro Stations Expansion
Here are the future lines and extensions of the Pune Metro:
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Purple Line (Extension of Line 1)
Stations: Swargate to Katraj
Length: 5.464 kilometres
According to the Detailed Project Report, the Swargate to Katraj metro line extension will have an underground route spanning 5.464 km. The report also presents the construction of three new metro stations in Pune at Pushmangal Chowk, Shankar Maharaj Mutt, and Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park. These Pune metro stations will be built at Gultekadi, Saibaba Nagar, and Katraj.
As of January 2024, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) has started working on extending the underground stretch of the Pune Metro from Swargate to Katraj. Here's a breakdown of the current status of this stretch:
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Maha-Metro will hire a design consultant for the underground stretch from Swargate to Katraj.
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The proposed Swargate to Katraj underground metro route will cost Rs 2954 crore.
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The project is scheduled to be completed by April 2027 but is subject to central government approval.
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No metro station in Pune is planned between Padmavati and Katraj, and local representatives are requesting an additional station near Bharati Vidyapeeth or Balaji Nagar.
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The project has been submitted to the Public Investment Board (PIB) for approval. Once approved by PIB, it will be sent to the Union cabinet for final approval.
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The Swargate to Katraj underground stretch of the Pune Metro is expected to benefit people residing in Padmavati, Gul Tekdi, Dhankawadi, Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Sainath Nagar, Ambegaon, Balaji Nagar, and Katraj.
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Pune Metro Reach 1 Extension
As of December 2023, Maha Metro has invited bids to construct a 4.5 km elevated viaduct between the PCMC & Nigdi route on the North-South Corridor of the Pune Metro Reach 1 Extension.
Interested bidders can download the relevant documents from the Maha-Metro e-tender portal between 4:00 pm on December 16, 2023, and 4:00 pm on January 22, 2024.
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Payment can be made through e-payment by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking, as per the procedure given in the tender document.
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The last date and time of tender submission are 4:00 pm on January 22, 2024, on the Maha-Metro e-tender portal.
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The tender opened on January 22, 2024, after 4:30 pm in the Procurement Department, Civil Court Metro Tender Station, Nyayamurti Ranade Path, Pune.
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Extension of Line 3 Pune Metro
Stations: Shivaji Nagar to Kadam Wakwasti
Length: 18 kilometres
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is currently working on a detailed project report (DPR) to extend the Hinjawadi – Shivaji Nagar Pune Metro Line-3 by 18 kilometres to the Loni Railway Station (Kadam Wasti Grampanchayat) located in east Pune.
According to officials, the progress of the metro work is currently at 46%. The project began in 2019 and is being carried out by a consortium of Tata Group's Trill Urban Transport Private Limited (TUTPL) and Siemens Project Ventures.
Key Points about the Pune Metro Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar stretch:
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It is a 23.3-km stretch expected to be completed by March 2025.
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The metro line will be elevated and involve installing 923 pillars, of which 715 have been fitted.
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The metro pillars follow the metro rail system design and have a 2000 mm diameter.
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The project is being implemented through public-private partnerships and will be developed and operated by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited.
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It involves the construction of a double-decker flyover with the metro on top and a vehicle bridge below.
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Line-4 Pune Metro
Stations: Swargate to Pul Gate
Length: 3 kilometres
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is creating a detailed project report (DPR) for this upcoming short metro line.
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Expansion of Pune Metro from PCMC to Nigdi
The Pune Metro expansion from PCMC to Nigdi was initially planned to have three stations. However, the MLA of Bhosari constituency demanded a fourth station (Nigdi, Tilak Chowk).
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The demand was taken into consideration by the Metro administration.
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A tender for a 4.5 km viaduct has been released and will expire by January 2024.
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As per Metro rules & norms, a station must be constructed at a distance of 1 to 1.5 km from the earlier station.
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The four metro stations in Pune to be erected on the PCMC-Nigdi stretch are:
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Chinchwad metro Station in Pune
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Akurdi Chowk Pune metro Station
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Nigdi - Tilak Pune metro Chowk
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Nigdi - Bhakti Shakti Chowk metro station
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There is a demand to erect a multimodal hub at the Nigdi, Bhakti Shakti Chowk station, similar to the one at Swargate station. It will include services like auto-rickshaws, PMPML buses, parking spaces, food courts, theatres, etc., all available in one place.
Other Planned Extensions of Metro Stations in Pune
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) plans to extend Pune metro station projects from - Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor and Khadakwasla to Kharadi. A financial and technical consultant has been appointed to determine the execution model for the project.
Details of the Pune Metro Station Projects
Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor: PMRDA will extend Hinjawadi to the Shivajinagar metro station in Pune, with plans to expand the route up to Loni Kalbhor. The proposed extended route will cover several crucial locations, including Shivajinagar, Pulgate, Hadapsar, and Loni Kalbhor, with a potential branch on Saswad Road.
The project will:
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Improve the region's transportation infrastructure and provide better connectivity between the suburbs and the city centre.
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It will be completed in phases, with the first phase covering the stretch from Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar, followed by the extension to Loni Kalbhor.
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A 28 km route extension from Khadakwasla to Kharadi has been proposed to improve the region's metro connectivity.
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The extension is still in the planning stage, and more details will be revealed once the project receives the necessary approvals and funding.
Pune Metro Route Interchange Station: The Civil Courts Station
Maha Metro will build a multimodal centre for the Civil Court station. This station will serve all three Pune Metro lines: PCMC to Swargate (Line-1), Vanaz to Ramwadi (Line-2), and Hinjewadi to Civil Court (Line-3).
Pune Metro Station Fare
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While the minimum fare for PMC Station to Phugewadi Station is INR 10, the maximum is INR 20.
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On the Vanaz to Garware College Station route, the minimum fare is INR 10, while the maximum is 20.
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The fare system, tariffs, and restrictions for Pune Metro Line - 3 are yet to be revealed. Closer to the start of operations, this will be done.
Pune Metro Fare (Source: Pune Metro's official Twitter)
Note- Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited intends to deploy cutting-edge technology in its automatic fare collecting (AFC) system, including QR codes and Near Field Communication (NFC) phones.
Soon after Pune Metro's inauguration, the MahaMetro decided to provide a 10% discount on fares to metro cardholders and 30% to students. Find below the updated Pune Metro fare disclosed by the authority.
| Pune Metro Route |
Pune Metro Fare |
| PCMC to Vanaz |
Rs.35 |
| PCMC to Ruby Hall |
Rs.30 |
New Guidelines on Pune Metro Station Fares
The Pune metro authority has announced important changes in metro fares.-
A passenger travelling in the Pune metro should be able to finish their journey within 90 minutes from when the ticket was issued from the destination station.
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If the journey is not finished in 90 minutes, a penalty of Rs 10 or 50 per hour will be charged.
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If a traveller is found without a ticket, a fine of Rs 85 is charged.
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If a traveller enters or exits fraudulently without a ticket, then a fine of Rs 85 will be levied.
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Travellers owning an E-ticket or Pune Card will get a discount of 10% on the base fare from Monday to Friday and 30% on Saturday and Sunday.
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A 30% discount is given to students (up to graduation level) travelling in Pune Metro. These students must show a valid student ID card or bonafide card.
Smart Card' Ek Pune'
Maha Metro has created a contactless smart card following the union government's National Common Mobility Card mandate. This card can pay for Metro, buses, feeders, parking, utilities, and other retail purchases.
Pune Metro Station Timings
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The operational timings of both PCMC to Phugewadi Metro route and Vanaz to Garware Metro Route College are 8 AM to 9 PM.
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The Pune Metro on these routes operates for 13 hours.
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Pune Metro is available for passengers every 3o minutes. The train might be available every 15 minutes in the coming days.
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If you board a metro from the PCMC Metro Station, you can reach Sant Tukaram Nagar in 5 minutes, Kasarwadi Metro Station in 11 minutes and Phugewadi Metro Station in 17 minutes.
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Suppose you catch a metro from Vanaz Metro Station in Pune. In that case, you can reach Anand Nagar Metro Station in 3 minutes, Ideal Colony Metro Station in 6 minutes and Garware College Metro Station in Pune in 12 minutes.
PCMC to Phugewadi Pune Metro timings (Source: Pune Metro Rail's official website)
Vanaz to Garwade Pune Metro timings (Source: Pune Metro Rail's official website)
Pune Metro: Fines and Penalties
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The penalty of Rs. 85 will be imposed on any passenger found travelling without a ticket.
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Pune Metro has updated its rules. As per the new rules, passengers must start their journey within 20 minutes of buying a ticket from the starting station.
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If this time limit is exceeded, a fine of Rs.10 per hour will be charged, with a maximum penalty of Rs. 50.
Pune Metro Station Connectivity
To provide sufficient feeder services to commuters in Pune, Maha Metro relies on motorized and non-motorized choices, including bicycles, e-rickshaws and feeder buses. Some of the automobiles will be available for commuters to take home. The feeder services, which a mobile app will support, will feature pick-up and drop-off places within a set radius of metro stations in Pune.
Maha Metro's mission includes connecting Metro services to current bus and train lines. The Pune Metro route would contact the key railway stations, state transport depot, and city transit hub at Swargate, Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, and Pune Railway station, allowing commuters to switch modes of transportation smoothly.
Maha Metro intends to enlist the help of vehicle aggregators, service providers, and electric vehicle infrastructure suppliers to provide environmentally friendly and cost-effective services. It has already struck agreements with 24 partners, with more on the way. Companies are also joining this list, which electric-mobility service providers dominate.
Pune Metro's Signaling And Communications
The Pune Metro route will implement cab signalling and continuous automatic train control with automatic train protection. An integrated system, including fibre optic cables and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, will establish telecommunications. Train radio and public announcement systems will also be integrated into the system.
A train information system, a centralized clock system, and control telephones will be employed to communicate and keep the trains on schedule.
Pune Metro Application
The Pune Metro Rail Limited (Mahametro) designed the Pune metro application. The mobile app helps users book Pune metro tickets and check fares, routes, and metro station information.
Here are a few major services offered by the Pune metro application.
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Book Tickets: The pune metro mobile app helps users book metro tickets for their chosen station with just a few clicks. All they need to do is enter the 'from' and 'to' metro stations with ticket type (General, Senior Citizen, and student) and journey type (one-way or return).
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View Tickets: App users can also view the details of booked tickets by providing the reference ID or the ticket number.
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Fare Enquiry: Pune metro app users can check fares between two stations by simply clicking the Fare Enquiry button on the mobile app homepage.
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Pune Metro Station List: The Pune metro application also helps users find the station list for different metro lines in Pune (Aqua, Purple, & Red Line).
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Pune Metro Map: Users can also check the Pune metro map by clicking on the Metro Map option available on the mobile application homepage in no time.
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Customer Care: The Pune metro application also offers convenient access to the customer care team. App users can easily contact the mobile application's help and support team and find answers to their queries.
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Feeder Services: Pune Metro application also offers easy access to feeder services for commuters. They can check for the availability of bus routes and auto rickshaws with other transportation options within a specific distance from any Pune Metro stations.
Pune Metro and Bus- New Mobile App
The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal (PMPML) has introduced a new mobile application called “Apli PMPML” on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. The mobile application will be available for Android phones on the Google Play Store. It aims to provide passengers with a range of convenient features to improve their commuting experience via roadways and the metro network. The application will be downloadable after August 17, 2024.
Key features of the Apli PMPML mobile application include-
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Ticket purchase for Pune Metro network.
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Live bus tracking with estimated time of arrival at the bus stops.
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Comprehensive information regarding the bus route for better navigation of passengers from their current location to their desired journey.
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Using the application, passengers can purchase tickets online for metro and buses, making payments through UPI and other cashless mediums.
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The application also allows passengers to register their complaints, allowing for quick grievance resolution and better customer service.
New Entry and Exit Points at Metro Stations in Pune
Pune metro adds five new entry and exit points across different stations to improve the accessibility, safety, and passenger flow during peak hours. These new entry and exit points will also help in reducing congestion at the station.
The entry and exit points are added to the following metro stations in Pune:
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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) - Exit 2 and 3 have been added near the river so people do not have to cross the road to access the metro at Pune Municipal Corporation station.
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Kalyani Nagar: Entry and exit gate 3 will give access to the foot over bridge for crossing the road.
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Bopodi: Entry and exit gate number 4 will help access the foot overbridge to cross the road.
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Deccan Gymkhana - Entry and exit gate 2 and 3 at on the opposite side of JM road.
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Chatrapati Sambhaji Udyan - Entry and exit 2 and 3 are at opposite sides of Junglee Maharaj road. This will enable commuters to use the footbridge to access the metro station in Pune.
Pune Metro History
On December 8, 2016, the cabinet authorized the Pune Metro Project. MAHA Metro, a Special Purpose Vehicle of India and the Government of Maharashtra oversees the Pune Metro route project. The project aims to upgrade Pune's infrastructure and build world-class stations and surrounding areas to highlight the city's rich cultural legacy. There will be three lines in the Pune Metro route.
On January 8, 2018, the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRCL) granted Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) a Rs 484-crore contract for the Pune Metro Route Project. PMRDA awarded a concession contract to the Trail Urban Transport-Siemens consortium in September 2019.
As of April 2020, the project had made 49.64 per cent progress on excavation work for the elevated and underground metro stations in Pune. Tunnelling work in the northern half of the underground metro route stations is currently underway.
Pune Metro Contact Details
Find below the contact information you can use to get in touch with the Pune Metro customer care team.
Summing Up - Pune Metro
Pune Metro aims to connect the various parts of the scenic city to reduce the reliance on personal vehicles. Passengers can visit the industrial and residential localities in Pune through the metro system. Not only is the Pune Metro available throughout the day, but the ticket fare is also quite affordable.
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