Pune, 3rd January 2025: The Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro project has completed a crucial operational milestone, with its safety and technical standards inspection recently completed.
The verification was carried out by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), a key authority under Indian Railways responsible for certifying rail-based systems.
This inspection is considered essential before the start of metro operations. With RDSO’s review now completed, the Hinjawadi- Shivajinagar corridor has moved into a decisive phase toward launching passenger services.
Work on the project is progressing rapidly. Construction of station buildings, platforms, entry and exit points, and other essential passenger facilities is nearing completion. Authorities said that coordination among various implementing agencies is underway to ensure the smooth commissioning of the entire corridor.
According to the current schedule, most stations on Pune Metro Line 3 are planned to be opened to passengers by March 31. The supply of metro trains has also advanced, with 14 rakes already delivered. As per the approved plan, a total of 22 rakes will be available in the coming period.
Based on this progress, the administration will now carry out trial runs and system checks in phases, followed by the commencement of regular passenger services. Civil works, system installations, and interior finishing at stations are continuing at full pace, officials said.