Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Pune Metro Line 3 to launch with advanced ticketing options
Pune Metro Line 3 is getting ready to start its services.
It will have many ways to buy tickets, like using a special card called NCMC, getting tickets through WhatsApp, and paying with UPI.
There will be 12 stations ready first, and more will open later.
The metro will have special gates and machines for people with disabilities.
You can pay with cash, cards, or digital payments.
The goal is to make traveling easy and accessible for everyone.
Pune Metro Line 3 will support NCMC, WhatsApp QR tickets, and UPI payments from the start.
Initial 12 stations from Maan to R.K. Laxman Museum will be operational first.
Each station will have 5 AFC gates, including one for persons with disabilities.
Passengers can use the Pune Metro mobile app for ticket booking and journey planning.
Multiple payment options, including cash, UPI, and digital payments, will be available.
- Who
- Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd (PITCMRL)
- What
- Launch of Metro Line 3 with advanced ticketing options
- When
- Awaiting clearance from CMRS
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To provide convenient and inclusive commuting options for passengers
Convenience and Accessibility
Implementation Challenges
Ticketing Options
Convenience and Accessibility
The introduction of multiple ticketing options, including NCMC, WhatsApp QR tickets, and UPI payments, will make commuting more convenient for passengers.
Implementation Challenges
The implementation of these advanced ticketing systems may face technical glitches and require significant maintenance initially.
Accessibility Features
Convenience and Accessibility
The AFC gates and TVMs designed for persons with disabilities ensure inclusive access, making the metro more accessible to all passengers.
Implementation Challenges
The effectiveness of these accessibility features will depend on their proper installation and maintenance, which could pose challenges initially.
- Metro Line 3 Route
- Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar
- Initial Stations
- 12 stations from Maan to R.K. Laxman Museum
- Total Stations
- 23 stations
- Ticketing Options
- NCMC, WhatsApp QR, UPI, TVMs, manual counters
- AFC Gates per Station
- 5 gates (2 entry, 2 exit, 1 for disabilities)
- Payment Options
- Cash, UPI, debit cards, digital payments