Commercial operations on Line 3 began on November 4 following a virtual inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The corridor provides a direct alternative to heavily congested routes between areas like Wakad and Hinjawadi Phase-II, which host major tech firms including Infosys and Wipro. While 17 stations are currently open to commuters, six more are scheduled for completion in March 2027. Stations are also incorporating multimodal links such as dedicated feeder buses, cycle parking, and auto-rickshaw zones.
Key points
Commuters in Hinjawadi can now bypass congested road routes to access key employment cent…: Commuters in Hinjawadi can now bypass congested road routes to access key employment centers.
The District Court interchange directly connects passengers using Line 3 to the existing…: The District Court interchange directly connects passengers using Line 3 to the existing Purple and Aqua lines.
Integrated last-mile connectivity features include feeder bus routes, designated taxi zon…: Integrated last-mile connectivity features include feeder bus routes, designated taxi zones, and cycle parking facilities.
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PM Modi virtually inaugurated Pune Metro's Pink Line on November 3 and commercial operations began the following day
On November 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Pune Metro projects worth around Rs 21,800 crore.The project he inaugurated was Line 3 of Pune Metro, popularly known as the Pink Line. Built at a cost of approximately Rs 8,300 crore, the 23.2-km corridor connects Maan, on Pune's northwestern outskirts, with the District Court Metro station in Shivajinagar, central Pune. Also known as Civil Court station, it serves as an interchange with Line 1 (Purple Line) and Line 2 (Aqua Line), connecting passengers to other parts of the Metro network.PM Modi described the Pink Line as "special". Beyond the connectivity it offers, the corridor stands out for its distinctive approach to operations, infrastructure development and sustainability.
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