PM Modi to Launch ₹21,800 Crore Pune Metro Projects on November 3: Hinjewadi Line 3 Inauguration and ₹13,500 Crore Phase-II Foundation Stone
PM Modi will virtually open Pune Metro Line 3 and lay the foundation of Phase-II Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A on November 3, projects worth about ₹21,800 crore.
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Pune, 2nd November 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 and lay the foundation stone for the second phase of Pune Metro on Tuesday, 3 November, in projects worth about ₹21,800 crore. The Prime Minister will join by video conference, while the main ceremony will be held at the badminton hall of the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mahalunge-Balewadi, Pune Metro CEO Shravan Hardikar said.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar are expected at the event. Passenger service on Line 3 begins on Wednesday, 4 November.
What is being inaugurated and what is getting a foundation stone
| Project | Status on 3 Nov | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Line 3 (Pink Line): Maan, Hinjewadi to District Court, Shivajinagar, about 23.2 km, elevated | Inauguration | Over ₹8,300 crore |
| Phase-II: Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A | Foundation stone | About ₹13,500 crore |
| Total | About ₹21,800 crore |
Hinjewadi Metro Line 3 in brief
Line 3 links the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar over a 23.2 km elevated corridor. It has 23 stations, of which 17 will open at the start. Two more stations are expected by the end of November, and the rest will open in phases by January 2027, according to Pune Metro.
Two firsts stand out. All the train operators on the line are women, which Pune Metro describes as a first in the country, and almost a third of the line’s electricity is planned to come from solar power.
For station names, timings and fares, read our explainer on whether Pune Metro Line 3 is open and what it costs, and our complete Pune Metro guide.
Phase-II: the four new lines
The foundation stone covers four corridors that will take Metro to Kharadi, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Swargate, Nanded City, Warje and beyond.
- Line 2A: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk, extending the existing Purple Line westwards.
- Line 2B: Ramwadi towards Wagholi, extending the line east along Nagar Road.
- Line 4: Kharadi to Khadakwasla via Hadapsar and Swargate.
- Line 4A: Nal Stop to Manik Baug via Warje.
Lines 4 and 4A together cover 31.64 km with 28 elevated stations and were approved by the Union Cabinet in November 2025 at a cost of ₹9,857.85 crore, with a five-year completion target. Interchanges are planned at Kharadi Bypass, Nal Stop, Swargate and Hadapsar Railway Station. Maha Metro will build all four lines.
What it means for daily commuters
For the lakhs of IT employees who drive or take buses between Hinjewadi and the city, Line 3 is the big change, and the Wakad-Hinjewadi stretch should see some relief from Wednesday. The Phase-II lines are a longer wait: construction will take several years, and stretches along Sinhagad Road, Solapur Road and Nagar Road could see barricading once work starts.
Frequently asked questions
When will PM Modi inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3?
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, by video conference, with the main event at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi.
When will Hinjewadi Metro open for passengers?
Passenger service on Line 3 begins on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with 17 of its 23 stations open at first.
What projects are worth ₹21,800 crore?
Line 3, which cost over ₹8,300 crore, and the Phase-II Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A, worth about ₹13,500 crore.
Which areas will Pune Metro Phase 2 cover?
Kharadi, Hadapsar, Magarpatta, Swargate, Khadakwasla, Nanded City, Warje, Manik Baug, Chandani Chowk and the Nagar Road side towards Wagholi.
