PUNE (Metro Rail News): The Pune Metro is gearing up to start underground service on both lines from Civil Court to Swargate by June this year. Following the successful trial runs on both routes, the underground metro service will likely begin by the end of June. Reports suggest that the Pune Metro completed the trial run on the second line of the underground metro rail service earlier.
According to official sources, the underground metro rail service linking Civil Court to Swargate will likely be up and running by June 15, after the end of the Model Code of Conduct for the election.
Meanwhile, the work on the underground metro station is being carried out at full pace to ensure the commencement of the underground metro service as planned. The metro rail service from Civil Court to Swargate was initially scheduled to begin this year by the end of March. However, a delay in work prevented the commencement, and it was postponed following the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct across the country.
Completion of Phase I Project
The launch of the underground metro rail service will complete phase one of the project, comprising the routes from Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to Swargate and from Vanaz to Ramwadi.
Currently, the Vanaz to Ramwadi route is fully operational, whereas the PCMC to Civil Court route is partially functional, except for the underground segment extending to Swargate.
Future Plans and Expansion
The central government has greenlit the extension of the metro route from PCMC to Nigdi, marking a significant milestone in Phase I of the project. However, approval for the extension from Swargate to Katraj remains pending.
The proposal for the second phase of the Pune Metro rail has been presented to the Maharashtra government for review. Subsequently, it will be forwarded to the central government for further consideration.
Meanwhile, the Pune Metro is enhancing its feeder service from metro stations to nearby areas, aiming to bolster last-mile connectivity for commuters. An official reported positive feedback regarding the feeder service to Pune airport from the Metro station, indicating its effectiveness. Additionally, the authorities are actively exploring and testing more routes to improve the connectivity options further.
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