Visualizing the need for Metro in Southern Pune – puneripages.in
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
I’ve lived in Pune long enough to know one thing for sure—Southern Pune has always gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to public transport. If you live in Kondhwa, Yeolewadi, Undri, or NIBM Road, you know what I’m talking about.
We wait in traffic for hours, breathe dusty air, and rely on either our vehicles or overloaded rickshaws. That’s why I felt the need to write this blog—not just to echo the demand for the Metro, but to explain everything behind it, honestly and clearly.
Let’s walk through this together.
Table of Contents
🗺️ The Connectivity Gap: Let’s Put it on the Map
The Pune Metro Purple Line currently ends at Swargate. But if you trace the route southward on a map—from Swargate to Gangadham to Kondhwa to Yeolewadi—it’s easy to see there’s a massive gap in connectivity. A dotted line in that direction doesn’t just fill a map—it would change lives.
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🚦 The Squeeze on Southern Pune: Why This Metro Line Feels Urgent
These aren’t just complaints; they’re everyday realities:
- More people have moved into Undri, Pisoli, and Yeolewadi than these roads can handle.
- The infamous Katraj-Kondhwa Road is a daily nightmare.
- PMT buses? Barely visible in most of these areas.
I’ve personally seen how frustrating it is for office-goers and college students, who sometimes spend more time commuting than they do working or studying.
“It feels like we’re forgotten once we cross Swargate.” – a fellow resident from NIBM
📜 Is This Metro Line in Any Government Plan?
I checked. As of now, it’s not in Phase 1 or Phase 2. There are whispers about it being part of Phase 3 or a future vision document, but nothing concrete. Until a feasibility report or a DPR (Detailed Project Report) is made, we’re just hoping.
But hope, when paired with action, can change things. That’s why the growing pressure from residents like us matters.
🚧 What Stands in the Way? A Reality Check
I’m all for the Metro coming here—but we’ve got to be real about the hurdles too:
| Challenge | Reality |
|---|---|
| Money | ₹300–500 crore per kilometer is no joke. Funding is tough. |
| Terrain | Kondhwa is hilly and crowded—constructing stations here is tricky. |
| Ridership | The government needs solid data to prove this route will be used enough. |
Still, none of these are impossible. They just need planning—and political will.
⚖️ What Will Change If It Happens?
Here’s what excites me about this project:
✅ Traffic could drop drastically (finally, right?)
✅ Property prices might rise (a win for homeowners)
✅ Less pollution and smoother travel for all
But let’s not ignore:
⚠️ 3–5 years of construction chaos
⚠️ Possible land acquisition headaches
⚠️ Delays—we all know how that goes in India
🏛️ How Does a Metro Line Actually Get Approved?
This part confused me at first, so I broke it down:
- People raise the demand (✅ We’re here!)
- Government agencies order a feasibility study
- Based on that, they make a DPR (Detailed Project Report)
- It needs greenlights from the state and centre
- Then comes the biggest challenge—getting the funds
So yes, we’re still early in the journey. But it has begun.
🔁 The Progress Tracker (Let’s Keep Tabs Together)
| Step | Status |
| Residents Speaking Up | ✅ Active |
| Local MLA Support | ⏳ Gaining traction |
| PMRDA Steps In | ⏳ Not yet done |
| DPR Creation | ⛔ Still pending |
| Budget Sanction | ⛔ Long road ahead |
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
❓ Burning Questions I’ve Heard from Friends & Neighbors
Q: Is this Metro extension actually happening?
Right now, it’s just a strong demand—not an approved project yet.
Q: Which route will it take?
Most likely, it will extend the Purple Line south from Swargate.
Q: Can we do anything to push for it?
Yes! Sign local petitions, talk to your corporators and MLAs, tag PMRDA and MahaMetro in social posts, or even start a local citizens’ campaign.
🙌 A Note from Me
This article is personal. I don’t represent any party or official body. I’m just a fellow Punekar who believes our part of the city deserves the same progress as the rest.
The Metro in Kondhwa and Yeolewadi isn’t just about faster travel—it’s about being heard, about getting our fair share of development.
Let’s keep the conversation going. Share this guide, talk to your neighbors, and most importantly—don’t stop demanding what’s right.
– Team puneripages.in (and a local who truly cares)
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