Civil Court-Swargate Metro Route to be Inaugurated by PM Modi on Sept 26 in Pune
Civil Court-Swargate Metro Route to be Inaugurated by PM Modi on Sept 26 in Pune
Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the 3.5 km underground Metro stretch between Civil Court and Swargate during his visit to Pune on September 26-27. The safety inspections, conducted by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), are likely to be completed in the next two days, paving the way for the launch.
Although the official schedule of the PM’s visit is yet to be confirmed, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Prime Minister would be in Pune for the event. A CMRS team has been assessing the safety of the underground section, and Maha Metro officials stated that they are working on completing the required formalities to secure the necessary certification.
पुणे मेट्रो प्रकल्पाच्या पर्पल मार्गिकेवरील (लाईन-१) कसबापेठ (बुधवार पेठ), मंडई, स्वारगेट हे तीन भूमिगत स्थानके प्रवाशांच्या सेवेत लवकरच दाखल होणार…
— Pune Metro Rail (@metrorailpune) September 21, 2024
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In addition to launching the Civil Court-Swargate section, the deputy chief minister said Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the Swargate to Katraj Metro extension.
While the exact details of the program are still being finalized, sources mentioned that the Prime Minister may travel on the Metro between Civil Court and Swargate, as he did during the inauguration of the Garware College section.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is expected to release a detailed schedule of Modi’s visit soon. Civic and district authorities have already begun preparatory meetings for the visit, with speculation that the PM might address a gathering in central Pune following the Metro inauguration.
During an event in Pune, Fadnavis remarked that Metro services in the city are expanding rapidly, with government support facilitating the growth. On the immersion day of Ganeshotsav, over 3.46 lakh commuters used the Metro.
Ahead of Modi’s visit, two more Metro extensions Vanaz to Chandni Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi are likely to receive final approval.
