Pune Metro is expanding quickly! The Union government’s approval for Pune Metro Phase 2 is still pending, but the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) has already started the tendering process. They aim to appoint detailed design consultants (DDCs) for 14 key elevated stations. These stations are along the Kharadi–Khadakwasla corridor. This proactive step ensures quick project execution once final approval arrives.
The Maharashtra government approved the Phase 2 expansion in October 2024. They submitted the detailed proposal to the Centre in early March 2025. This ambitious Pune Metro Phase 2 project spans 31.64 km. It includes two vital corridors and has an estimated cost of ₹9,897.19 crore.
Pune Metro Phase 2 Tenders Drive Progress
Pune Metro Phase 2 plans for 28 elevated stations. Maha-Metro divided the project into two parts. They issued tenders in phases for optimized rollout.
The first tender, released in March 2025, covers 14 stations:
- Kharadi–Khadakwasla Line: Eight stations from PL Deshpande Udyan to Khadakwasla.
- Nal Stop–Manik Baug Corridor: Six stations from Nal Stop to Daulat Nagar.
On May 28, Maha-Metro issued a second tender. It covers the remaining 14 elevated stations between Kharadi Chowk and Dandekar Pul. These include: Kharadi Bypass, Kharadi Chowk, Sainathnagar, Hadapsar Railway, Magarpatta North, Magarpatta Main, Magarpatta South, Hadapsar, Ramtekdi, Fatimanagar, Racecourse, PCB (Pune Cantonment Board), Seven Loves Chowk, Swargate North, and Dandekar Pul.
Atul Gadgil, Director (Works) at Maha-Metro, explained their strategy. “We await the Centre’s approval for the Kharadi–Khadakwasla corridor,” he said. “To prevent delays, we started the tender process early. Once approval comes, we can award contracts immediately.” This foresight shows Maha-Metro’s commitment to speed up Pune Metro development.
Underground Expansion: Swargate–Katraj Line 1
Work on the Swargate–Katraj underground extension of Pune Metro’s Line 1 will also begin soon. Construction starts in July. Pune Metro issued a revised tender on April 11. This tender includes the design and construction of underground stations at Market Yard, Padmavati, and Katraj (Stage I). It also covers Bibwewadi and Balaji Nagar (Stage II), plus related tunneling.
Initially, the DPR included only three stations. Adding Bibwewadi and Balaji Nagar increased the project cost by ₹683 crore. The Maharashtra government agreed to fund this extra expenditure.
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Minister Mohol Advances Metro Growth
To further accelerate Pune Metro expansion, Minister of State (MoS) and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol met with Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi. They focused on proposals awaiting central approval. Key items included cabinet approval for the Vanaz–Chandni Chowk and Ramwadi–Wagholi corridors. They also discussed Public Investment Board (PIB) clearance for the Kharadi–Hadapsar–Swargate–Khadakwasla and Nal Stop–Warje-Manik Baug routes.
After the meeting, MoS Mohol expressed optimism. “We are committed to accelerating the development of proposed Metro lines,” he stated. “I had a detailed discussion with Minister Khattar. I am hopeful a positive decision will come soon.”
Maha-Metro’s groundwork and proactive efforts, combined with political support, show a strong dedication. They aim to transform Pune’s urban transport with an expanded, efficient Pune Metro network.