Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Pune Metro Survey Begins Amid Khadakwasla Station Demand
Pune Metro has started studying where a new Metro line should go.
The proposed line would connect Khadakwasla, Hadapsar and Kharadi.
Officials met people in Kolhewadi to explain the plan.
They said Kolhewadi may have the first station.
Residents want the first station and car shed closer to Khadakwasla instead.
They believe this would help local people and tourists.
Residents also asked for a flyover between Kolhewadi and Nanded Phata.
They said the flyover could reduce traffic in nearby areas.
Metro officials said the suggestions would be sent to senior authorities for consideration.
Survey and route-alignment work has begun for the proposed Khadakwasla-Hadapsar-Kharadi Metro corridor.
Pune Metro officials presented the proposed route and expected benefits to residents at Kolhewadi.
Officials said Kolhewadi is currently being considered as the corridor’s first station.
Residents demanded that the main station and car shed be moved beyond the gas shed in Khadakwasla.
Residents and local representatives also sought a flyover between Kolhewadi and Nanded Phata to ease congestion.
- Who
- Pune Metro officials, residents, local representatives and PMC corporators participated in discussions about the corridor.
- What
- Survey and route-alignment work began for the proposed Khadakwasla-Hadapsar-Kharadi Metro corridor, while residents proposed changes to station, car-shed and road plans.
- When
- The articles identify the development as current but do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The discussions took place at Kolhewadi in Pune; the proposed corridor would connect Khadakwasla, Hadapsar and Kharadi.
- Why
- The survey is intended to advance the project toward construction, while residents want improved accessibility and measures to address traffic congestion.
Current Metro Proposal
Residents' Demands
First station location
Current Metro Proposal
Pune Metro officials said Kolhewadi is currently being considered as the first station on the corridor.
Residents' Demands
Residents asked officials to reconsider and establish the main station in Khadakwasla, beyond the gas shed.
Car shed and access
Current Metro Proposal
The article describes the station and infrastructure plans as part of the ongoing alignment process, without confirming a final location.
Residents' Demands
Residents want the car shed shifted along with the main station, saying a Khadakwasla station would improve access for residents and tourists.
Traffic management
Current Metro Proposal
The current Metro planning process is focused on route alignment, station locations and other infrastructure requirements.
Residents' Demands
Residents and local representatives want a flyover between Kolhewadi and Nanded Phata, potentially built alongside Metro pillars, to reduce congestion.
- Project
- Proposed Khadakwasla-Hadapsar-Kharadi Metro corridor
- Current work
- Survey and route-alignment work has begun
- Proposed first station
- Kolhewadi is currently being considered
- Resident request
- Shift the main station and car shed beyond the gas shed in Khadakwasla
- Additional request
- Build a flyover between Kolhewadi and Nanded Phata
- Areas cited for congestion
- Nanded, Kirkatwadi, Nandoshi and Kolhewadi
- Officials' response
- Residents' suggestions will be placed before senior authorities