Pune Metro Line 3: 23.2 km Route with 23 Stations Connecting Hinjewadi IT Hub to Shivajinagar in Just 35 Minutes
Pune Metro Line-3: A 23.2-Km Elevated Corridor Connecting Hinjewadi IT Hub to Shivajinagar in 35 Minutes
A New Public Transport Option for Pune Residents will be available in 2025.
Pune Metro Line 3 is set to become a fast, economical, and efficient mode of public transport, providing Pune residents with an additional commuting option. Stretching 23 kilometers, this metro line will connect Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. Initially planned to launch by March 2025, recent developments suggest that the deadline might be extended.
Revised Deadline
As per a report by Financial Express, officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) have confirmed that the construction work for the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route is progressing rapidly. However, the earlier deadline of March 2025 has been shifted to September 2025. While an official announcement regarding the launch date is still pending, speculations suggest that the metro line might be operational for public use by the end of September 2025.
Connectivity to Pune’s Major IT Hub
Metro Line 3 will link Shivajinagar to Hinjewadi IT Park, Pune’s largest office hub. Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are closely monitoring the project to ensure timely completion.
Project Cost and Benefits
The fully elevated metro line will cover a distance of approximately 23.2 kilometers at an estimated cost of ₹7,420 crore.
Operator: Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) will manage the project for 35 years.
• Infrastructure: The line features 923 pillars, ensuring structural stability.
The PMRDA is also constructing a flyover along Ganeshkhind Road as part of this project. Once operational, the travel time between Shivajinagar and Hinjewadi is expected to be reduced by 35–40 minutes. The metro line will feature 23 stations.
Passenger-Centric Features
• Quality and Safety: Adhering to Tata Group’s uncompromising safety and quality standards.
• Efficiency: Comprehensive public transport integration for seamless connectivity from homes to metro stations.
• Passenger Experience: Focus on delivering a safe, efficient, and pleasant journey.
List of 23 Metro Stations on Pune Metro Line 3
- 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
More Than Just a Transport Project
Pune Metro Line 3 is not merely a transportation initiative but also a strategic solution to connect Pune’s urban regions more efficiently. It will ease the commute for office-goers while offering Pune residents an affordable public transport option.
