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Good News for Punekars! Union Cabinet Approves Pune Metro Extension; IT Hubs, Institutions to Benefit – Details Here

  • On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the second phase of the Pune Metro project, which will add two elevated corridors extending the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi line in Maharashtra.
  • The decision was made during a cabinet session led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seeks to support the Comprehensive Mobility Plan by enhancing East-West transit connectivity.
  • Phase 2 consists of two elevated routes covering a total of 12.75 km with 13 stations, serving rapidly growing neighborhoods including Bavdhan, Kothrud, and key areas from Vanaz to Wagholi.
  • The project, with a total cost of Rs 3,626.24 crore equally funded by India, Maharashtra, and international agencies, aims to be completed over the next four years and anticipates a daily ridership of 0.96 lakh by 2027.
  • This expansion aims to decongest major arterial roads, serve IT hubs and educational institutions, increase public transport use, and contribute to Pune's sustainable economic development.
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The Economic Times broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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