The Ministry of Commerce and Industry declared on Saturday that the extension of the Pune metro line from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi has been expedited by the Centre.
Two lines at the eastern and western extremities of the Vanaz-Ramwadi metro route will be extended as part of the ₹3,757 crore project. The western expansion includes two stations: Kothrud Bus Depot Station and Chandni Chowk Station. It spans an elevated portion of 1.12 kilometres from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk. From Ramwadi to.
Wagholi, the eastern portion of the expansion is elevated and spans 11 stations, including Viman Nagar, Somnath Nagar, Kharadi Bypass, Tulaja Bhavani, Ubale Nagar, Upper Kharadi Road, Wagheshwar Temple, Wagholi, Siddharth Nagar, Bakori Phata, and Vithalwadi. By connecting Pune’s fast expanding suburbs with the city centre, this project will shorten travel times and ease traffic congestion.
This extension was approved in March of this year by the Maharashtra government. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stated, “The approval to extend the Pune metro rail will help in the industrial development of the city and provide an environmentally friendly mass transport system for the growing population.”
“This extension will improve accessibility for IT companies, financial institutions, schools, and colleges along the Ramwadi to Wagholi stretch, thereby reducing congestion on the congested Nagar Road,” said Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of MahaMetro. In a similar vein, local businesses and residents will gain from the Vanaz to Chandni Chowk extension.”
The project will be carried out by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (Maha-Metro) with 20% financial support from the central and state governments. The remaining ₹1,935.89 crore will be obtained by Maha-Metro from financial institutions.
By 2027, the line is expected to have 3.59 lakh daily riders, and by 2057, it is expected to have 9.93 lakh riders.
Centre Fast-Tracks Vanaz-Chandani Chowk, Ramwadi-Wagholi Metro Line Extension
The Central Government has expedited the Vanaz-Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi-Wagholi metro line extensions in Pune, aiming to improve urban mobility and reduce congestion. This move aligns with the government’s focus on expanding metro networks to enhance public transportation in rapidly growing cities.
Key Highlights of the Metro Extensions
- Vanaz-Chandani Chowk Metro Extension
- Part of Pune Metro Line 2, this extension aims to improve connectivity to western Pune.
- The stretch will cover approximately 1.5 km, linking Chandani Chowk with Vanaz, enhancing access to residential and commercial hubs.
- This corridor will decongest major arterial roads, providing a faster and more reliable commute option.
- Ramwadi-Wagholi Metro Extension
- This extension of Line 1 (Purple Line) will link Ramwadi to Wagholi, covering a stretch of around 12 km.
- Wagholi, a growing residential and IT hub, will benefit from seamless metro connectivity to Pune city.
- The corridor will reduce traffic congestion on Nagar Road, improving travel time for daily commuters.
Benefits of the Fast-Tracked Projects
- Reduced travel time and congestion along key corridors.
- Improved last-mile connectivity to IT hubs, business districts, and residential areas.
- Enhanced urban mobility, boosting Pune’s public transport efficiency.
With the Centre’s support, these metro extensions are expected to be completed on priority, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions for Pune’s growing population.
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