The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, greenlighting two elevated corridors with 13 stations across a 12.75 km stretch at an estimated cost of ₹3,626.24 crore. The decision, taken during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant step forward in enhancing Pune’s urban transport network.
The two new corridors—Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi—are planned as extensions of the Vanaz–Ramwadi line developed under Phase 1. These corridors will pass through fast-developing suburbs like Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi, significantly improving east-west mass transit in the city.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the cost will be equally shared by the central government, Maharashtra state government, and external bilateral or multilateral agencies. The project is slated for completion within four years.
“These extensions will connect IT hubs, educational institutes, commercial zones, and residential areas. They will also integrate with Line-1 (Nigdi–Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi–District Court) at the District Court Interchange Station to enable seamless multimodal travel,” Vaishnaw noted.
As part of long-term mobility planning, intercity bus services from Mumbai and Bengaluru will integrate at Chandani Chowk, while buses from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi. This will allow easier access to Pune’s metro network and reduce congestion on arterial roads like Paud Road and Nagar Road.
The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) will implement the project, handling all civil, electrical, and mechanical work. Preliminary steps such as topographical surveys and detailed design planning are already underway.
The projected incremental daily ridership for Line-2 is expected to rise steadily—from 0.96 lakh in 2027 to 3.49 lakh by 2057—signifying the metro’s long-term value. The expansion is expected to boost public transport usage, reduce carbon emissions, and unlock economic growth opportunities in Pune’s expanding metropolitan area.
