In good news for Punekars, the much-anticipated Shivajinagar-Hinjawadi metro line is scheduled to commence operations by Diwali 2025, according to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Siddharth Shirole, who made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
"With 75% of work already completed, the much-important Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro is set to become operational by Diwali 2025! With the project scheduled for full completion by March 2025, Pune is on the brink of achieving a transformative leap in metro connectivity," wrote Shirole.
He added, "This 23.3 km-long Line 3 will not only enhance daily commutes but also boost development and ease traffic congestion across the city. Get ready for a new era of connectivity and progress!"
The Shivajinagar MLA also thanked the state and central governments and all the administration and leadership "who have worked tirelessly to ensure this project is expedited and completed to world-class standards."
Project Details:
Length: 23.203 km
Type: Elevated
Depot: Maan village (20 hectares)
Number of stations: 23
Station names: Megapolis Circle, Embassy Quadron Business Park, Dohler, Infosys Phase II, Wipro Phase II, Pall India, Shivaji Chowk, Hinjewadi, Wakad Chowk, Balewadi Stadium, NICMAR, Ram Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner, Krushi Anusadhan, Sakal Nagar, University, RBI, Agriculture College, Shivajinagar, and Civil Court
Cost: ₹8,300 crore
Commuters at one time: 1,000
Time taken to reach each station: 1-1.20 minutes
