- By Chetna Shree
- Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pune Metro Update: Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol on Tuesday announced that the much-awaited Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro line in Pune is likely to begin operations by April 2026, with 13 of the planned 23 stations expected to be opened in the first phase.
Speaking at a development review meeting, Mohol said that the 23-kilometre corridor, being developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, is now 94 per cent complete and is likely to begin operations by April 2026. He further said that the trial runs have already started on the fully elevated Line 3 of the Pune metro project.
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Major Relief To Thousands Of IT Professionals
The Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro line is expected to provide major relief to thousands of IT professionals who face heavy traffic while commuting to Hinjewadi. However, authorities are yet to announce an official date for the start of commercial operations on the 23-kilometre corridor.
DPR For Hinjewadi-Khadakwasla Metro Line
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol has directed officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a 25-km metro corridor connecting Hinjewadi and Khadakwasla. The proposed metro corridor aims to ease traffic congestion around Pune's busy IT hub, improve connectivity and strengthen the city's expanding rapid transit network.
Airport Metro Link Via Kalyaninagar
Mohol also announced plans to connect the airport through the Kalyaninagar Metro Station on the Pune Metro network. At present, metro passengers must get down at stations such as Yerawada Metro Station or Ramwadi Metro Station and then rely on buses, autorickshaws, or cabs to reach the airport.
According to reports, authorities had examined six possible routes to extend the metro network to the airport, including alignments from Kalyaninagar, Viman Nagar, the Kharadi bypass area, and Ramwadi. After a detailed review, authorities identified the Kalyaninagar route as the most viable option for the proposed airport connection.
"After detailed discussions, the Kalyaninagar-Lohegaon stretch emerged as the most feasible alignment. A detailed project report for this link is already being prepared. Space has also been identified near the airport for the proposed Metro connectivity, with additional details to be worked out," Times of India quoted a Maha Metro official as saying.