In a significant development for the city of Pune, the Pune Metro Line 3 is poised to revolutionize the public transport landscape by connecting the bustling Hinjewadi IT hub to the central business district of Shivajinagar. Here’s a detailed look at the route, ticket rates, and the comprehensive list of stations that will make this metro line a vital artery for the city’s commuters.
Route
The Pune Metro Line 3 spans an impressive 23.3 kilometers, making it a fully elevated rapid transit system. This line will traverse from Megapolis Circle in Hinjewadi, the heart of Pune’s IT sector, to Civil Court in Shivajinagar, a key central business area. The route is designed to provide seamless connectivity between the city’s major commercial and residential zones, significantly reducing travel time between these two critical points to just 35 minutes.
Ticket Rates
While the exact ticket rates for Pune Metro Line 3 have not been officially announced, the fare structure is expected to follow a distance-based model similar to other metro systems. Advanced technologies such as the Automatic Fare Collecting (AFC) system will be implemented, allowing commuters to pay using QR codes or other convenient methods. However, specific fare details are yet to be released by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, the governing body of the project.
Station List
The Pune Metro Line 3 will feature 23 strategically located stations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of both residential and commercial areas. Here is the list of stations:
- Megapolis Circle
- Embassy Quadron Business Park
- Dolher
- Infosys Phase 2
- Wipro Phase 2
- Pall India
- Shivaji Chowk Hinjewadi
- Wakad Chowk
- Balewadi Stadium
- NICMAR
- Ram Nagar
- Lakshmi Nagar
- Balewadi Phata
- Baner Gaon
- Baner
- Agricultural Research
- Sakal Nagar
- University
- RBI
- Agriculture College
- Shivajinagar
- Civil Court
These stations are carefully planned to serve the needs of office-goers, residents, and commuters, providing easy access to major IT parks, educational institutions, and central business areas.
Project Progress and Benefits
Initially scheduled to be completed by March 2025, the project has faced minor delays due to election-related restrictions and VIP movements. However, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has made significant progress and is now targeting a September 2025 completion date. The project, estimated to cost ₹7,420 crore, will not only enhance the city’s public transport system but also contribute to reducing traffic congestion with the construction of a new flyover on Ganeshkhind Road.
The Pune Metro Line 3 is part of a broader vision to expand Pune’s metro network, with future phases planned to connect other key areas of the city. This line is expected to serve approximately 30,000 commuters per hour during peak hours and is projected to carry 2.6 lakh passengers daily by 2027.
