SANCTIONED RECEIVED FOR PUNE METRO PHASE 2: PCMC TO NIGDI EXTENSION
Pune – In a momentous development, the Government of India has officially sanctioned the next phase of Pune Metro, marking a significant stride towards enhancing the city’s public transportation infrastructure. The sanctioned section, spanning from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Nigdi, covers a total distance of 4.413 km and includes three elevated stations namely Chinchwad,Akurdi, and Nigdi. The total cost of the project for this route is 910.18 crores and the work of this route will be completed in 3 years and 3 months This approval expands the Pune Metro network to a grand total of 37.613 km, encompassing 33 stations in total.
The natural extension of Pune Metro from Swargate to Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Nigdi was necessary. Therefore, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared by Pune Metro for the extended route from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Nigdi and after the approval of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, it was sent to the State and Central Governments. Maha Metro diligently pursued the matter, ensuring all technical requirements were met. Representatives from Pune District continuously monitored and followed up on the progress. Consequently, on 23/10/2023, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Housing, Government of India, granted the ultimate approval.
The Pune Metro project currently has 23.6 km of operational tracks, connecting commuters from PCMC to Civil Court Metro Station and Vanaz to Ruby Hall Clinic, interchanging at civil court metro station. Recently, the Honorable Prime Minister inaugurated the latter stretch.
Maha Metro has already floated tenders for appointing a general consultancy to speed up the work as well as for making a social impact assessment of the project. Soon the tenders for the civil, electrical and signal works will be drawn and the contractors will be appointed and the work will actually start in three to four months.
The PCMC to Nigdi section, this extension will significantly reduce travel time, alleviate congestion, and enhance connectivity for citizens residing in that area. The section’s approval also signifies the commencement of Phase 2 of the Pune Metro project, marking a new chapter in Pune’s journey towards becoming a smart, accessible, and well-connected metropolis.
The newly sanctioned section, spanning 4.413 km, will integrate seamlessly with the existing metro network, ensuring smooth transit for thousands of daily commuters. With the addition of these three stations, Pune Metro’s total station count now stands at 33, catering to diverse travel needs and facilitating effortless movement within the city.
On this occasion, Mr. Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of Mahametro said, It is very necessary to extend the route from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Nigdi. This will connect Chinchwad, Akurdi and Nigdi to the metro network and will benefit lakhs of people living in this area. The work will be completed on schedule, in 3 years and 3 months."