Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Pune Metro Extends Hours for Ganeshotsav 2025
The Pune Metro is extending its service hours for the Ganeshotsav festival.
This means trains will run later than usual, until 2 AM on most days.
On the last day of the festival, Anant Chaturdashi, the metro will run for 41 hours straight.
This helps people travel easily to see the Ganesh idols and reduces traffic in the city, especially near important places like District Court, Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate.
Pune Metro will extend service hours during Ganeshotsav 2025 to accommodate increased ridership.
Regular festival days will see trains running until 2 AM.
On Anant Chaturdashi, the metro will operate continuously for 41 hours.
Key stations near Ganesh Mandals include District Court, Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate.
Authorities encourage metro use to reduce traffic and ensure safe celebrations.
- Who
- Pune Metro and commuters during Ganeshotsav.
- What
- Extended Pune Metro service hours during Ganeshotsav.
- When
- During Ganeshotsav 2025, with specific schedules from August 27 to September 7.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and facilitate convenient travel for devotees and visitors.
Individual Vehicle Use
Public Transportation
Transportation Choice
Individual Vehicle Use
Reliance on personal vehicles for transport.
Public Transportation
Utilization of Pune Metro services.
Traffic Congestion
Individual Vehicle Use
Increased traffic congestion and longer commute times.
Public Transportation
Reduced congestion and faster travel via the metro.
- Event
- Ganeshotsav 2025
- Location
- Pune
- Service Extension
- Until 2 AM on most days
- Anant Chaturdashi
- 41-hour continuous service
- Key Stations
- District Court, Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate
Sources
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