The Pune Metro has reached an important achievement in its development of public transportation.
Having said that, it has completed a successful trial run from the Shivajinagar Civil Court underground station to Swargate station. The trial run marks a pivotal moment as the metro line is set to pass beneath the Mutha River.
The trial run commenced on Monday promptly at 10:58 am, with the train traversing through key stations including Budhwar Peth and Mandai, before reaching its final destination, Swargate, at 11:59 am. Covering a total stretch of 3.34 kilometres, the journey took one hour to complete, maintaining a steady speed of 7.5 kilometres per hour throughout.
According to a Maha Metro official speaking to the Times of India, the construction of tracks and associated infrastructure for signalling and telecommunication along the Civil Court-Swargate Metro stretch has been finalized.
However, the official noted that work on three Metro stations – Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate – is still in progress.
Shravan Hardikar, the Managing Director of Maha Metro, expressed his enthusiasm to Indian Express, deeming the trial run as a historic event for the region. He emphasized the significance of this underground route, which is poised to enhance connectivity between Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune. Hardikar further announced plans for a seamless connection between the PCMC Station and Swargate station in the coming months.
Among those present during the trial run were key figures including Atul Gadgil, Director of the Pune Metro Project, Hemant Sonawane, Executive Director of Public Relations and Administration and Vinodkumar Aggarwal, Director of Conducting and System.
Pune Metro Rail Project: Corridors
The inaugural phase of the Pune Metro rail project comprises two vital corridors: a north-south corridor, dubbed the Purple Line, and an east-west corridor known as the Aqua Line. Spanning a combined length of 33.1 kilometres and encompassing 30 stations, this ambitious undertaking aims to revolutionize public transportation in the city.
The North-South corridor, extending over 17.4 kilometres from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Swargate, boasts 14 stations, with 9 elevated and five underground stations strategically positioned along its route.
This corridor traverses through the industrial heartland of Pimpri-Chinchwad before delving into the old Pune city. At present, the North-South line is operational from Pimpri to Civil Court, catering to the commuting needs of thousands. However, the final stretch from Civil Court to Swargate, approximately 3.7 kilometres in length, remains pending.
Similarly, the fully elevated corridor spanning from Vanaz in the west to Ramwadi in the east covers a distance of 15.7 kilometres and includes 16 stations strategically positioned along its route.
As of now, this corridor is operational from Vanaz to Ruby Clinic, facilitating smoother commutes for passengers. However, the remaining 5.5-kilometer stretch from Ruby Clinic to Ramwadi is currently undergoing final preparations for inauguration, slated for the latter half of February.
In October 2023, the Maha-Metro conducted rigorous trials on the Ruby Clinic to Ramwadi stretch to ensure operational readiness. Subsequently, a team from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) conducted its initial inspection during the second week of January this year. Chief Commissioner Janak Kumar Garge led the final inspection of the stretch, concluding the assessment on 22 January.
Upon completion, these two corridors will connect Vanaz to Ramwadi and PCMC to Swargate, significantly expanding the Metro’s total operational span from the current 24 kilometres to 33.1 kilometres.
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