Pune Metro Line 3 Passengers Welcomed with Rose Petals on First Day of Services
Pune, November 04, 2026: Passengers travelling on Pune Metro Line 3 on its opening day, November 4, received a warm welcome with a shower of rose petals when they arrived at their destination.
Employees were present at the station to welcome passengers arriving on the first-ever Pune Metro Line 3 service, showering them with rose petals to mark the occasion.
An Instagram creator liferepublic_updates rightly captured the excitement.
Passengers were visibly pleased with the experience. Asked how their first journey was, several described it as amazing, particularly highlighting the convenience of travelling without getting caught in traffic. When asked to sum up the experience in one word, passengers responded with expressions such as “wonderful”, “ek number” and “without traffic”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 23.2-km elevated Pune Metro Line 3 corridor connecting Maan in Hinjawadi to District Court in Shivajinagar on November 3. Passenger services commenced the following morning, with the first train departing from Maan at 6 am. (Pune News)
The corridor has 23 stations, of which 17 are initially operational. The Metro is expected to provide a direct connection between Hinjawadi IT Park and central Pune, offering commuters an alternative to road travel and helping reduce traffic congestion.