en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pune Metro Line-3 has successfully completed an end-to-end trial run along its entire 23 km corridor, marking the final phase before commercial operations begin. This fully elevated line, connecting Shivajinagar and Hinjawadi, also known as the "Puneri Metro," is expected to significantly reduce travel time for daily commuters.
Currently, the journey between Shivajinagar and Hinjawadi often takes nearly 90 minutes due to severe congestion. Once the entire metro corridor is operational, travel time is expected to be reduced to approximately 45 minutes, a decrease of over 50%. The corridor will serve thousands of daily commuters, particularly IT professionals, students, and residents traveling between Pune's city center and major tech hubs.
The project has achieved several key milestones, including the completion of all elevated viaducts, structural readiness of all 23 metro stations, and the finishing of track laying, third rail electrification, and signaling systems. The rolling stock has passed RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) oscillation trials and received approval from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) and the Ministry of Railways for a maximum operational speed of 85 km/h.
The line is planned to be launched in phases. The first phase will open a 13.3 km section between Maan and R. K. Laxman Museum, initially with 12 metro stations, expected to be operational by June 2026, subject to statutory approvals. In subsequent phases, the corridor will be extended to District Court Station, enabling integration with the existing Maha Metro network.
Pune Metro Line-3 incorporates advanced technologies, including a Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system, smart ticketing solutions, and modern "Make-in-India" rolling stock. The project also integrates sustainable measures such as rooftop solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and solid waste management initiatives. In terms of gender inclusivity, the metro trains will be operated by a team of trained all-female train operators, with operations and maintenance partner Keolis having recruited nearly 100 female operators.
Shri Anil Kumar Saini, Chief Executive Officer of Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), stated that this corridor will redefine urban mobility for people, providing seamless connectivity between the city center and the IT hub. The corridor is expected to reduce road congestion and encourage a shift from fossil fuel vehicles to sustainable public transport, while also supporting the Maharashtra government's vision of transforming the region into a globally competitive manufacturing and Global Capability Center (GCC) hub.
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