Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Pune Metro Line 3: Hinjawadi-Balewadi Services Start Next Week
The Pune Metro Line 3, which will connect Hinjawadi to Balewadi, is likely to start next week.
This is the first part of the metro line, and it will have 12 stations over 13.3 km.
The fare will start at around Rs 12.
The launch was delayed because of some technical and safety checks, but now everything is almost ready.
Once this part is open, the next part, from Balewadi to Shivajinagar, will be worked on.
When the whole line is done, it will be 23 km long and will help many people travel between Pune city and the Hinjawadi IT hub more easily.
Passenger services on Pune Metro Line 3's first phase (Hinjawadi to Balewadi) likely to start next week.
Launch delayed due to technical and safety clearances, now awaiting final safety certificate.
First phase covers 13.3 km with 12 stations, expected fare starting at Rs 12.
Project aims to benefit commuters, especially IT professionals, and reduce traffic congestion.
Second phase (Balewadi to Shivajinagar) expected to be completed by the end of August.
- Who
- Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol, Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) Janak Garg, Metro authorities
- What
- Launch of passenger services on Pune Metro Line 3, first phase between Hinjawadi and Balewadi
- When
- Likely to start next week, final safety certificate expected in 2-3 days
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To benefit commuters, particularly IT professionals, and reduce traffic congestion
- Route
- Hinjawadi to Balewadi
- Distance
- 13.3 km
- Stations
- 12
- Expected Fare
- Rs 12
- Expected Completion of Second Phase
- End of August
- Total Length of Line 3
- 23 km