Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 Successfully Completes Full-Length Trail
PUNE: In a massive boost to the city’s public infrastructure, the Pune Metro Line 3 project achieved a significant milestone as the trial run across the entire 23.2-km stretch from Hinjawadi Maan to Shivajinagar was successfully completed.
The successful trial of this elevated corridor, often referred to as the ‘Puneri Metro’, marks the final countdown toward the commencement of commercial operations. Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, this line is designed to resolve one of Pune’s most persistent headaches: the grueling commute to the Hinjawadi IT hub.
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A ‘Game-Changer’ for IT Professionals
The Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar route is more than just a transit line; it is a vital artery for Pune’s economy. By connecting the Maan-Hinjawadi IT Park with the central business district of Shivajinagar, the metro is set to benefit:
- IT Professionals: Cutting down travel time from hours to minutes.
- Students: Providing seamless access to major educational clusters.
- Daily Commuters: Offering a reliable, air-conditioned alternative to the congested roads of Baner, Balewadi, and Ganeshkhind.
Paving the Way for a Greener Pune
Beyond speed, the completion of Line 3 is expected to drastically reduce the number of private vehicles on the road, leading to a visible drop in carbon emissions and fuel consumption. This project aligns with the broader vision of transforming Pune into a sustainable “Smart City.”
With the technical trials proving successful, the focus now shifts to final safety inspections and station finishing works. For the thousands who battle the daily “Hinjawadi crawl,” the light at the end of the tunnel is finally a gleaming metro train.
