Pune Metro line 3 completes 4000 segments; breaks record of casting 1000 segments in 69 days

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By: Pune Pulse

September 20, 2023

Pune: The continuous development of Pune’s Metro Line 3, which will connect the vibrant IT sector in Hinjewadi with the vibrant central business area of Shivaji Nagar, has achieved a remarkable milestone.

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The casting of the 4000th segment of the Hinjewadi – Shivajinagar Metro Line has been successfully completed at a remarkable speed as an additional 1,000 segments were constructed in only 69 days after the 3000th segment was cast.

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Alok Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited said, “The developers are working really hard to make sure the project is finished on time, and they’ve managed to get 4000 segments built in only 400 days, which is pretty impressive considering it’s only been 14 months since they started work. 80% of all the piers were built in the first year, showcasing the significant strides made in this endeavour.”

As per further information, the project kicked off on July 23, 2022, with the casting of the first segment in Hinjewadi, and in the past 14 months, the developers of ‘Pune Metro Line 3’ have created an impressive 4000 segments.

Here is the overview of segment casting on Pune Metro Line 3:

·         0 to 1000 – 285 Days

·         1001 to 2000 – 90 Days

·         2001 to 3000 – 79 Days

·         3001 to 4000 – 69 Days

It is worthy to note that Pune Metro Line 3, which will run between Hinjewadi and Shivaji Nagar, has been constructed by the PMRDA on the basis of a public-private partnership (PPP) module. The Tata Group has established Pune IT City Metropolitan Rail Limited as a Special Purpose Company (SPC) to carry out the project.

Shreyas Vange

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