March 13, 2024: Pune Metro Aqua Line that started complete operations on March 6, 2024 from Vanaz to Ramwadi has received approval from the Maharashtra state cabinet for extensions at both ends: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi on March 11, 2024.
Together, the extensions will cover 12.75 km and will include 13 stations. The estimated cost for this project is Rs 3756.58 crore, mentioned a post by the official handle of Pune Metro on micro-blogging website X.
A detailed project report (DPR) which was first submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation was later forwarded to the state government for approval, added the post on X by Pune Metro.
Pune Metro Phase-1 DPR-1
Source: Pune Metro on X
Source: Pune Metro on X
Vanaz to Chandni Chowk extension
The Vanaz to Chandni Chowk extension spans 1.12 KM and will have two stations
- Kothrud Bus Depot Station
- Chandani Chowk Station.
Ramwadi to Wagholi extension
The Ramwadi to Wagholi stretch spanning 11.36 km, will have 11 elevated stations
- Viman Nagar Station
- Somnath Nagar Station
- Kharadi Bypass Station
- Tulaja Bhavani Station
- Ubale Nagar Station
- Upper Kharadi Road Station
- Wagheshwar Temple Station
- Wagholi Station
- Siddharth Nagar Station
- Bakori Phata Station
- Vitthalwadi Station.
As per the post on X, the managing director of MahaMetro2, said, “This is a natural extension for the Vanaz to Ramwadi line, which has been approved by the Government Of Maharashtra. This approval will expedite the implementation of these lines, providing significant benefits to the residents along Nagar Road. Moreover, it will enhance accessibility for IT companies, financial institutions, schools, and colleges situated along the Ramwadi to Wagholi stretch, thereby alleviating congestion on the crowded Nagar Road. Similarly, the Vanaz to Chandni Chowk extension will help the residents and offices in the area.”
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