Pune’s 23 Km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar IT Corridor Metro Nears Launch; First 11 Km Likely Operational By May

Pune is set to witness a major expansion in its urban rail system, with the first phase of the Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Corridor expected to begin operations around May, according to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The announcement was made during the inauguration of Metro Bhavan, the administrative headquarters of the Pune Metro near the Civil Court Metro Station in Pune.

The 23 km fully elevated corridor, comprising 23 stations, will link Shivajinagar, one of Pune’s key transit hubs, with Hinjewadi, the city’s largest information technology cluster that houses the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park.

Fadnavis said that around 11 km of the line is expected to become operational in May, while the remaining 12 km may open by July.

The corridor is currently about 94 per cent complete, with trial runs already underway on certain sections. The remaining work largely involves finishing station infrastructure, installing technical systems and securing final safety approvals.

The project is being implemented by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) through Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a special purpose vehicle formed under a public–private partnership model.

Construction is being carried out by a consortium led by the Tata Group and Siemens.

Once operational, the metro corridor is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion along the heavily used Hinjewadi–Baner–University Circle–Shivajinagar corridor, which currently sees intense peak-hour traffic due to thousands of employees commuting daily to the technology park.

Fadnavis also reiterated the state government’s long-term vision for Pune’s transport system.

He said the metro network is planned to expand to around 200 km across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the wider metropolitan region, with additional corridors already under construction or in planning stages.

Highlighting the importance of strong urban mobility for economic growth, the chief minister noted that Maharashtra has introduced a dedicated policy to attract Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

In addition, work on another 55 km of lines is currently underway, while proposals for an additional 80 km of expansion are under consideration.

Authorities have also been asked to design future corridors keeping in mind emerging growth centres, new airports, industrial zones and expanding suburban areas.

Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar said Metro Bhavan represents the modernisation of Pune’s transport infrastructure.

Built on the banks of the Mula-Mutha river, the facility has been designed as an environmentally friendly building with advanced engineering features, including an auditorium, experience centre and operational control backup systems.

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