Pune Metro Update: PMRDA Successfully Conduct Line 3 Trials Between Maan Depot and PMR 4 Station

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) successfully conducted the first trial run of Metro Line 3 between Maan-Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar on Friday afternoon. The trial was carried out between Maan Depot and PMR 4 station. So far, 87 percent of the corridor work in the Maan area has been completed.

PMRDA aims to make the Maan to Balewadi Phata stretch operational for public use by year-end.

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Pune Metro From Maan-Hinjewadi To Shivajinagar

The much-anticipated Metro Line 3 in Pune, stretching 23.3 kilometers, is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and cut commute times across the city. Designed to serve the bustling Hinjewadi IT Park, home to over 100,000 employees, the metro line will feature 23 stations and offer a modern, high-capacity transit solution.

🚇 #PuneMetro Line 3 | Hinjawadi - Wakad - Shivajinagar Metro. First Trial Run Successful!

A major milestone has been achieved in the Pune Metro Line 3 project, which will connect the city’s IT hub with its central business district. On 4th July 2025, the first trial run between… pic.twitter.com/95RxtIe7h3

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This metro line marks India’s first public-private partnership (PPP) in metro rail development. It is being executed through a joint venture between the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd., a consortium led by the Tata Group and Siemens.

Pune Metro Line 3 Project

The project was launched on November 25, 2021, and has since made substantial progress. As of now, approximately 87 percent of the construction is complete, with the remaining work in its final phase. A successful trial run was recently conducted between the Maan Depot and PMR 4 station.

Despite steady progress, the project has faced delays due to land acquisition hurdles and technical challenges, pushing the official completion deadline to March 2026.

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Once operational, the metro trains will have a capacity of 1,000 passengers and operate at speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, offering a faster and more efficient transit option for Pune’s growing population.