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PM Modi to Inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3 on 3 November; 17 Stations Cleared
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3 on 3 November 2026, joining online while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attends in person. The elevated line links the Hinjewadi IT hub with Shivajinagar’s Civil Court, and 17 of its 23 stations have been cleared for passenger services.
| Launch date | 3 November 2026 (scheduled) |
|---|---|
| Route | Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi (Maan) to District Court (Civil Court), Shivajinagar |
| Length and stations | About 23.3 km elevated corridor with 23 stations |
| Stations cleared for opening | 17, after safety clearance on 23 September 2026 |
| Estimated project cost | About ₹8,313 crore, including land acquisition and utility shifting |
| Contract model | Design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) over a 35-year concession, including construction |
| Operator | Keolis, under a 10-year operations contract |
| Project company | Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited |
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the 23.3 km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 on 3 November 2026. He will join the event virtually. The launch ceremony is set for Balewadi Stadium, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers are expected to attend in person.
PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari said the administration had been told to finish preparations for the event. “We have been told to keep everything ready for November 3.” The Balewadi Stadium has been reserved by PMRDA from 1 to 5 November for the event.
The line was originally due by March 2025. It missed that deadline because of construction hurdles and delays in permissions for barricading and utility shifting.
Stations and service at launch
Phase 1 was cleared for 12 stations on 23 July 2026, with trains permitted up to 80 km/h in Automatic Train Protection (ATP) mode under the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system. On 23 September 2026, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) cleared five more stations towards central Pune, taking the opening count to 17.
The cleared section includes both terminals: Maan (Megapolis Circle) at the Hinjewadi end and the District Court terminal in central Pune. All three metro lines will converge at the District Court interchange station.
Reports differ on which stations will stay temporarily closed during the first phase of operations while finishing work continues. One list names Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner, Reserve Bank of India and Shivajinagar. Another names RBI, Simla Chowk, Mahabaleshwar Chowk and Baner as awaiting final certification.
Who is building and running the line
The project company, Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, was formed by a joint venture between TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited, a Tata Group company, and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. TRIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited. The construction contract has been awarded to Tata Projects Limited and Siemens Mobility.
The corridor is being built under the design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model. It is part of the public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement through PMRDA and Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd, and is among the first metro corridors in the country developed under the Centre’s 2017 Metro Rail Policy using this model. The depot will be at Maan village.
Keolis has been awarded a 10-year contract to operate the line. Construction was appointed on 25 November 2021. Physical progress stood at 84.88% as of March 2025, with 99.96% of right of way obtained.
The project is running behind schedule with a cost overrun of about ₹1,100 crore. According to ICRA’s rating rationale, this will be funded through land monetisation. A CRISIL note cites about ₹1,000 crore instead.
What it means for commuters, buyers and investors
For commuters, the corridor provides direct links between Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi and central Shivajinagar. The trip by road can take around 90 minutes at peak times. The metro is expected to cut that to roughly 40 to 45 minutes, and it is designed to offer an alternative to road travel on a stretch with heavy congestion during office hours.
This is a transit project, not a property launch. No price, possession or unit details apply to it. For investors, the significance lies in the access the corridor gives to Hinjewadi’s IT employment base and in the PPP structure, which is one of the first of its kind under the 2017 policy.
Tata Realty and Infrastructure’s residential arm recorded net pre-sales of ₹1,000 crore for the six months ended 30 September 2025, according to CARE Ratings.
What comes next
The next milestones are as follows:
- 3 November 2026: Virtual inauguration by the Prime Minister, with the Balewadi Stadium ceremony attended in person by the Maharashtra leadership.
- Remaining stations: Stations not yet in the opening count await final certification before they can open.
- Phase 2: A groundbreaking for the project’s second phase is planned at Balewadi Stadium. Foundation stones for several Maha Metro Phase 2 routes are also expected at the event, including Khadakwasla–Kharadi, a Line 2 extension from Ramwadi to Wagholi, a Vanaz extension to Chandani Chowk and a Nal Stop–Manikbagh connector.
An earlier schedule listed December 2026 for Maan–Balewadi and March 2027 for Balewadi–District Court. Those dates predate the current launch plan.
Development phases
Frequently asked questions
When will Pune Metro Line 3 open?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the line on 3 November 2026, joining virtually. The Balewadi Stadium ceremony is set for the same day.
How many stations will open at launch?
Passenger services are expected at 17 of the line’s 23 stations. The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety cleared five additional stations on 23 September 2026, raising the opening count from 12 to 17.
Which two places does the line connect?
The line runs from Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjewadi (Maan) to the District Court, also called Civil Court, in Shivajinagar, central Pune.
How long will the trip take?
A road trip between Hinjewadi and central Pune can take about 90 minutes at peak times. The metro is expected to reduce that to around 40 to 45 minutes.
Who is building and operating the line?
Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a joint venture of TRIL Urban Transport and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, is developing the line under DBFOT. Keolis has a 10-year contract to operate it.