Prime Minister to Launch and Lay Foundation Stone of Pune Metro Projects Worth About ₹21,800 Crore on November 3

Key facts

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects worth around ₹21,800 crore on 3rd November 2026 at 12:30 PM through video conferencing.
• The Prime Minister will inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line), built at a cost of over ₹8,300 crore; the approximately 23-kilometre line connects Maan to District Court Metro station and provides connectivity between the Hinjewadi IT hub and Shivajinagar.
• The Pink Line will be operated entirely by women train operators, a first-of-its-kind initiative, and around 30% of its electricity requirements are envisaged to be met through solar power.
• The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro Phase-II, comprising Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A, at an estimated cost of around ₹13,500 crore.
• Under Phase-II, Lines 2A and 2B will span around 12.75 kilometres, with Line 2A connecting Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Line 2B connecting Ramwadi to Vitthalwadi.
• Line 4, spanning around 25.52 kilometres, will connect Kharadi to Khadakwasla, while Line 4A, spanning 6.12 kilometres, will connect Nal Stop to Manik Baug.
• The new corridors will integrate with the existing Pune Metro network and intercity bus services through interchange facilities at Swargate, Nal Stop and Kharadi Bypass.