Pune: Over 46 Lakh Commuters Traveled by Pune Metro in April 2025; Many More Lines in Progress
In a strong indication of growing public preference for rapid transit, the Pune Metro saw 46,59,164 passengers in April 2025. Known for its eco-friendly and time-saving benefits, Pune Metro has become a popular mode of transport for daily commuters across the city.
The Pune Metro Project began in December 2016 with the foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A key milestone was achieved in March 2022 when parts of the Purple and Aqua lines were inaugurated, revolutionizing the city’s public transport network.
Current Operational Lines:
- Purple Line (PCMC – Swargate): Spanning 17.4 km, this line has 14 stations (5 underground and 9 elevated).
- Aqua Line (Vanaz – Ramwadi): Covering 15.7 km, this fully elevated corridor has 16 stations.
Upcoming Line:
- Line 3 (Hinjawadi – Shivajinagar): Branded as the Puneri Metro, this line is under construction. Implemented through a public-private partnership between PMRDA, Tata Projects, and Siemens Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, it is expected to be operational by late 2025 or early 2026.
Status of All Pune Metro Lines:
- Line 1 – Purple Line (PCMC–Civil Court–Swargate): Operational
- Line 2 – Aqua Line (Vanaz–Ramwadi): Operational
- Line 3 – Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar: Under Construction (update awaited)
- Purple Line Extensions:
- PCMC to Nigdi – Under Construction
- Swargate to Katraj – Under Bidding
- Aqua Line Extensions:
- Ramwadi to Wagholi – Pending Central Government Approval
- Vanaz to Chandni Chowk – Pending Central Government Approval
- Line 4 (Kharadi–Hadapsar–Swargate–Khadakwasla): Pending Central Government Approval
- Line 5 (SNDT–Warje–Manikbaug): Pending Central Government Approval
- Line 6 (Hadapsar–Loni Kalbhor and Hadapsar–Saswad Road Railway Station): Awaiting approvals from PMC, State & Central Government
- Katraj–Hinjawadi Line: Proposed
With expansion plans in full swing, Pune Metro aims to drastically improve city-wide connectivity and ease traffic congestion, making urban commuting faster and greener.
