Centre approves Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Check full route, stations
Both the elevated corridors will be 12.75 km in length and have 13 stations, that will connect fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project. This phase involves Corridor 2A (From Vanaz to Chandani Chowk) and Corridor 2B (From Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi), as extensions of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1, scheduled to be completed within next four years.
Both these elevated corridors will be 12.75 km in length and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi.
Cost of Phase-2 of Pune Metro Rail Project
As per the government, the estimated cost of the project is Rs 3,626.24 crore, that will be equally shared by the Centre, Maharashtra government, and external bilateral/multilateral agencies. This strategic proposal is a logical extension of the existing Corridor-2 and aligns with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which envisions a continuous Chandani Chowk to Wagholi Metro corridor to strengthen East–West mass transit in Pune.
These two new corridors will connect IT hubs, commercial areas, educational institutions, and residential pockets, increasing the share of public transport and ridership across the network. The new corridors will also merge at the District Court Interchange Station with Line-1 (Nigdi–Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi–District Court) to enable seamless multimodal urban travel.
Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 route
Under long-term mobility planning, intercity bus services from cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru will be integrated at Chandani Chowk, while those from Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will connect at Wagholi, allowing passengers to easily access Pune’s Metro system. These extensions will also help decongest arterial routes such as Paud Road and Nagar Road, offering safe, fast, and eco-friendly mobility options.
These corridors, once completed, the projected daily ridership for the entire Line 2 is estimated at 0.96 lakh in 2027, 2.01 lakh in 2037, 2.87 lakh in 2047, and 3.49 lakh in 2057. The project will be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which will execute all civil, electro-mechanical, and related works. Pre-construction activities such as topographical survey and detailed design consultancy have already commenced. This strategic expansion is poised to unlock Pune’s economic potential, enhance its urban transport infrastructure, and contribute significantly to sustainable and inclusive development across the metropolitan region.