Pune Metro Network Explained: 56 Km Running, 54 Km Approved and New Lines That Could Cross 110 Km
A line-by-line guide to Pune’s metro network: the Purple, Aqua and Pink lines running today, the approved extensions to Nigdi, Katraj, Wagholi and Khadakwasla, and what is still only proposed.
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Pune’s metro network has about 56 km in service across three lines, and approved extensions will add roughly 54 km more. If proposed corridors to Kondhwa, Hinjawadi via Pirangut and the airport are also built, the network could cross 110 km, according to an overview by Pune Pulse.
Here is where every line stands, in plain terms. For fares and first and last trains, see our Pune Metro timings and fares page.
Lines running today
| Line | Route | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 (Purple) | PCMC Bhavan to Swargate | 17.4 km | 14 |
| Line 2 (Aqua) | Vanaz to Ramwadi | 15.7 km | 16 |
| Line 3 (Pink) | Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar | 23.2 km | 23 (17 open) |
Lines 1 and 2 are run by Maha Metro. Line 3 is a PMRDA project built under a public-private partnership. It was inaugurated on November 3, 2026, and opened to passengers on November 4 with 17 of its 23 stations. The remaining stations, including those in Balewadi, are to open in stages.
Approved extensions: what is coming next
| Line | Route | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | PCMC to Nigdi (Bhakti Shakti) | 4.4 km | Elevated, 4 stations |
| 1B | Swargate to Katraj | 5.46 km | Underground, 3 stations |
| 2A | Vanaz to Chandani Chowk | 1.12 km | 2 stations |
| 2B | Ramwadi to Wagholi (Vitthalwadi) | 11.63 km | 11 stations |
| 4 | Kharadi to Khadakwasla via Hadapsar, Swargate | 25.52 km | Elevated, 22 stations |
| 4A | Nal Stop to Warje and Manik Baug | 6.12 km | Spur, 6 stations |
Together these add about 54 km. Lines 2A and 2B were cleared by the Union Cabinet in June 2025 at a combined cost of Rs 3,626.24 crore, and Line 1B in August 2024.
Swargate to Katraj: the underground stretch
The Katraj line is the most complex job. Four tunnel boring machines will be used, two starting from Swargate and two from Katraj, meeting at Padmavati. Tunnelling is expected to begin in January, Punekar News reported. Expect traffic changes around Market Yard, Bibwewadi and Satara Road while it is built.
Proposed corridors, not yet approved
These are only at the planning stage:
- Shivajinagar to Yewalewadi via Camp, Pulgate and Kondhwa, about 20 km, with a possible spur from NIBM to Undri
- Chandani Chowk to Hinjawadi via Ghotawade Phata and Pirangut, for which a detailed project report has been ordered
- A link to Pune Airport at Lohegaon, also at the report stage
- Connections towards Loni Kalbhor and Saswad Road, mentioned in wider transport plans
A proposal can take years to get approval and funding, so treat these as long-term plans.
Which areas will gain the most
- Wagholi and Kharadi: Line 2B and Line 4 together would give the eastern IT and residential belt two metro options.
- Hadapsar and Magarpatta: Line 4 is the first metro planned for this corridor.
- Katraj and Bibwewadi: Line 1B links them to Swargate and the Purple Line.
- Nigdi and Akurdi: Line 1A extends the Purple Line north.
- Kondhwa, NIBM, Undri: only the proposed Yewalewadi line would serve them.
What is still not clear
Opening dates for most approved extensions have not been fixed, and some figures differ between reports. We will update this page as Maha Metro and PMRDA announce timelines. Recent updates are in our traffic and metro section.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Pune Metro network today?
About 56 km across three lines: Purple (PCMC to Swargate), Aqua (Vanaz to Ramwadi) and Pink (Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar).
Which Pune Metro extensions are approved?
PCMC to Nigdi, Swargate to Katraj, Vanaz to Chandani Chowk, Ramwadi to Wagholi, Kharadi to Khadakwasla and Nal Stop to Warje and Manik Baug.
Is there a metro to Pune Airport?
Not yet. A metro link to Lohegaon airport is only proposed, with a detailed project report ordered.
When will the Swargate to Katraj metro open?
No opening date has been announced. Tunnelling for the underground line is expected to start in January.
