{"id":1308944,"date":"2026-04-30T09:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308944"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:58:39","slug":"hinjewadi-to-shivajinagar-metro-starts-from-june-15-with-12-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/hinjewadi-to-shivajinagar-metro-starts-from-june-15-with-12-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Hinjewadi To Shivajinagar Metro Starts From June 15 With 12 Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pune\u2019s much-anticipated <strong>Metro Line 3<\/strong>, connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, is finally set to begin operations. According to officials, the first phase of the corridor will start running from <strong>June 15, 2026<\/strong>, after a slight delay from the earlier May-end target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-2-1-1-1280x720-2-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hinjewadi To Shivajinagar Metro Starts From June 15 With 12 Stations\" class=\"wp-image-1308959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-2-1-1-1280x720-2-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-2-1-1-1280x720-2-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-2-1-1-1280x720-2-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This line is especially crucial as it connects Pune\u2019s biggest IT hub, Hinjewadi, with the city\u2019s central business district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase-Wise Opening Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The metro will not open fully in one go. Instead, it will be launched in phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phase 1 (June 2026):<\/strong> 12 stations from the Hinjewadi side will become operational<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Line (October 2026):<\/strong> Remaining 11 stations, including Shivajinagar side, will open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This phased rollout is aimed at easing early commuter pressure while allowing final work to continue on the remaining sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route &amp; Key Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metro Line 3 is a <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/pune-metro-line-3-opening-date-hinjewadi-shivajinagar-stations-list-10659882\/\"><strong>23-km elevated corridor<\/strong> with a total of <strong>23 stations<\/strong><\/a>, making it one of Pune\u2019s most important infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route runs from <strong>Megapolis (Hinjewadi Phase 3)<\/strong> to <strong>District Court (Shivajinagar)<\/strong>, covering major commercial and residential zones. It is also India\u2019s <strong>first metro project under a public-private partnership (PPP) model<\/strong>, developed by a Tata-Siemens consortium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of First 12 Stations (Phase 1)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial operational stretch will cover stations from the Hinjewadi side, including key IT and residential hubs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Megapolis Circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinjewadi Phase 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinjewadi Phase 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hinjewadi Phase 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wakad Chowk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balewadi Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NICMAR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramnagar<br><em>(Note: Exact naming may vary slightly across official releases, but these cover the core stretch opening first.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This segment is expected to benefit thousands of daily IT commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Benefits for Pune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once operational, Metro Line 3 will significantly reduce travel time between Hinjewadi and central Pune, which currently suffers from heavy congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The corridor is expected to serve <strong>over 4 lakh commuters daily<\/strong>, easing traffic on the Mumbai-Pune highway and key arterial roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also integrate with existing metro lines at Shivajinagar, creating a more connected and efficient public transport network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Game-Changer for IT Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Pune\u2019s IT workforce, this metro line could be transformational. Hinjewadi houses some of India\u2019s largest tech parks, and connectivity has long been a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With faster, predictable travel, Metro Line 3 is set to improve productivity, reduce commute stress, and boost real estate and business activity along the corridor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune\u2019s much-anticipated Metro Line 3, connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, is finally set to begin operations. According to officials, the first phase of the corridor will start running from June 15, 2026, after a slight delay from the earlier May-end target. 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