Thousands of commuters eagerly await the start of the Metro services in Pune, which is expected to be launched after May 15. The project, being carried out by Maha Metro, will connect Pimpri to Civil Court, Shivajinagar. Officials have informed that the work on a section from Phugewadi to Civil Court has been completed, and the final clearance for the project will be given by the Railway Safety Commissioner. A detailed report was published in The Indian Express recently.
Project Progress and Completion
Maha Metro has completed work on a 15-kilometre stretch of the project in Pune, with the section from the Civil Court to Ruby Hall also completed. The agency noted that the work on other sections of the project, including the Garware College and PCMC headquarters stations, will be completed in about two weeks. The agency has also informed that the trial run on the route has already been completed, and the inauguration of the line from Phugewadi to the Civil Court is expected to take place on May 15.
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Number of Stations
According to the officials, the route from Phugewadi to the Civil Court will have eight stations, including one at the Bopodi station, located within the limits of the PMC. After taking off from the city of Pimpri, the Metro will stop at six stations. The Civil Court will be the eighth station after Bopodi.
Maha Metro's Spokesperson Statement Maha Metro's spokesperson, Hemant Sonawane, said that "the much-awaited work on Pimpri to Civil Court, Shivajinagar has finally been completed. On March 6, last year, we had started the Pune Metro service on a seven-kilometre stretch from Pimpri or PCMC headquarters to Phugewadi. Now, we are gearing up to extend the service from Phugewadi station to Civil Court, Shivajinagar. The work of the last station in Dapodi was completed 15 days back."
Reasons for Delay in Project
The first phase of the project was supposed to be launched in October last year, which connects the areas of Powai, Borivli, and Malad. However, the project was delayed due to various factors, such as the acquisition of land.
Future Plans
Maha Metro has stated that the Metro service will be extended to Hinjewadi by the end of this year. The agency also has plans to construct Metro lines to Nigdi and Katraj in the future.
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The start of the Metro services in Pune after May 15 has been long-awaited by the commuters. Maha Metro has completed work on a section from Phugewadi to Civil Court, Shivajinagar, and is awaiting clearance from the Rail Safety Commissioner. The route from Phugewadi to the Civil Court will have eight stations, and the trial run has already been completed. The project has faced delays due to various factors, such as land acquisition. Maha Metro has future plans to extend the Metro service to Hinjewadi, Nigdi, and Katraj.
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