PUNE (Metro Rail News): Through its cabinet, the Maharashtra government has approved the extension of the Pune Metro’s Wagholi and Chandni Chowk extensions.
The Extensions
The extensions included in the approved DPR are:
- Vanaz to Chandni Chowk
- Ramwadi to Wagholi.
Vanaz to Chandni Chowk
The stretch from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk falls on Line 2A or the Aqua Line. It will be approximately 1.12 km long and consist of two new stations, Kothrud Bus Depot Station and Chandni Chowk Station.
Ramwadi to Wagholi
The second stretch from Ramwadi to Wagholi is on the Eastern end of the Aqua line of Pune Metro. It will be approximately 11.36 Km long and have 11 stations: Viman Nagar Station, Somnath Nagar Station, Kharadi Bypass Station, Tulaja Bhavani Station, Ubale Nagar Station, Upper Kharadi Road Station, Wagheshwar Temple Station, Wagholi Station, Siddharth Nagar Station, Bakori Phata Station, and Vitthalwadi Station.
Further developments
The DPR will now be furthered to the central government for the necessary approvals to streamline the project. Gaining approval can take 1.5-2 years.
Pune Metro
The Pune metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Pune, encompassing three lines totalling 54.14 km. Currently, two lines are in operation:
- Purple Line: Connects PCMC Bhavan to Swargate.
- Aqua Line: Runs from Vanaz to Ramwadi.
- Line 3: Extends from Hinjawadi to Civil Court via Balewadi.
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