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Date: 2025-06-25Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) & Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), extension of the Existing Pune Metro Phase–I (Vanaz-Ramwadi)
**Policy Summary: Pune Metro Rail Project Phase 2 Approval**
On June 25, 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project. This project entails the extension of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor (Phase 1) with two elevated corridors: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi-Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B).
The extensions will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations, connecting Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi. The project is slated for completion within four years, with an estimated cost of Rs. 3626.24 crore. Funding will be equally shared by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, and external bilateral/multilateral agencies.
These extensions align with the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), aiming to establish a continuous Chandani Chowk to Wagholi Metro corridor to enhance East-West mass transit. The corridors will serve IT hubs, commercial zones, educational institutions, and residential areas, thereby increasing public transport utilization. The extensions will integrate with Line 1 (Nigdi-Katraj) and Line 3 (Hinjewadi-District Court) at the District Court Interchange Station. Intercity bus services from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahilya Nagar and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar will be integrated at Chandani Chowk and Wagholi, respectively, to facilitate access to the Metro system. The project intends to decongest Paud Road and Nagar Road, offering safe, fast, and eco-friendly mobility.
Projected incremental daily ridership for 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 Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) will be responsible for implementing the project, including civil and electromechanical works. Pre-construction activities are underway.
Key Entities Referenced
Pune Metro Rail Project Phase2: Expansion project of the Pune Metro rail network.
Vanaz to Chandani Chowk Corridor 2A: One of the new corridors approved under Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project.
Ramwadi to WagholiVitthalwadi Corridor 2B: Another new corridor approved under Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project.
VanazRamwadi corridor: Existing corridor under Phase 1 of the Pune Metro.
Chandani Chowk, Maharashtra: A fast-developing suburb that will be connected by the metro extension.
Wagholi, Maharashtra: A fast-developing suburb that will be connected by the metro extension.
Government of Maharashtra: One of the entities sharing the cost of the project.
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited MahaMetro: The entity responsible for implementing the project.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2:
Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) & Ramwadi
to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), extension of the
Existing Pune Metro Phase–I (Vanaz-Ramwadi)
Posted On: 25 JUN 2025 3:08PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Pune Metro Rail Project
Phase-2: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), as
extensions of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1. These two elevated corridors will span
12.75 km and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan,
Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi. The project is scheduled for completion within four years.
The estimated project cost is Rs.3626.24 crore, to be equally shared by the Government of India, Government
of Maharashtra, 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 extensions will serve key 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 integrate
at the District Court Interchange Station with Line-1 (Nigdi–Katraj) and Line-3 (Hinjewadi–District Court) to
enable seamless multimodal urban travel.
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.
After completion of these corridors, the projected incremental 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.*****
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(Release ID: 2139488)