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Modi inaugurates Pune Metro's 23-km Pink Line

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis marked the opening of the Maan to District Court route via video conferencing. The infrastructure development also advanced further with the foundation stone laid for Phase II, an upcoming network expansion budgeted at roughly Rs 13,500 crore. This next stage introduces four new corridors spanning key residential and commercial sectors across the city. Designated interchange hubs at Swargate, Nal Stop, and Kharadi Bypass will eventually link the rail lines to intercity bus systems.

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  • Commuters traveling between the Hinjewadi IT hub and Shivajinagar gain direct rapid trans…: Commuters traveling between the Hinjewadi IT hub and Shivajinagar gain direct rapid transit access to lower city road congestion.
  • Future network expansion under Phase II will add four new lines connecting areas like Had…: Future network expansion under Phase II will add four new lines connecting areas like Hadapsar, Magarpatta, and Chandani Chowk.
  • Planned interchange hubs will integrate local rail routes with intercity bus services at…: Planned interchange hubs will integrate local rail routes with intercity bus services at Swargate, Nal Stop, and Kharadi Bypass.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also participated in the programme, which was held through video conferencing.

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Built at a cost of over Rs 8,300 crore, the Pink Line connects Maan to the District Court Metro station, providing connectivity between the Hinjewadi IT hub and Shivajinagar. The corridor is expected to improve access to one of Pune's major employment centres and ease daily commutes for thousands of IT professionals and other passengers.

The new line will integrate with Pune's existing Metro network through interchange facilities, enabling connectivity across different parts of the city. It is also expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles, ease traffic congestion and lower vehicular emissions while improving access to major commercial and residential areas.

Modi also laid the foundation stone for Phase II of Pune Metro, which will be developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 13,500 crore. The expansion comprises four corridors —…

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