Pune Metro Line 3 begins passenger service
Pune Metro Line 3, the elevated corridor linking the Hinjewadi IT hub with Shivajinagar in the city centre, is scheduled to open to passengers on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it virtually at an event in Mhalunge-Balewadi.
Trains on the line, also called the Pink Line, run between Maan near Hinjewadi and the Pune District Court station. Seventeen of the corridor's 23 stations are open in the first phase. Six stations are not yet in service: Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner-Pashan Link Road, Reserve Bank of India and Shivajinagar.
The first train leaves at 6 am and the last at 11:40 pm, the Free Press Journal reported. Fares will be distance-based under the project's concession agreement and are to be notified by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Tickets can be bought at counters and vending machines, and through a mobile app and WhatsApp.
The project in numbers
The corridor is 23.2 km long with 23 elevated stations. It has been built at a cost of about ₹8,313 crore under the design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) model, a form of public-private partnership in which a private concessionaire builds and runs the line for a set period before handing it back. A joint venture of Tata Projects and Siemens executed the project, with PMRDA as the monitoring authority.
The line draws power from a third rail rather than overhead wires, and around 7.6 MW of solar capacity at stations and the depot is expected to meet about 30% of its operating electricity needs. All trains are being run by women operators.
At the same event, foundation stones were laid for four Phase II corridors of the Pune Metro: Khadakwasla–Kharadi, Vanaz–Chandani Chowk, Ramwadi–Wagholi and Manikbaug–Nal Stop. Punekar News reported a Union Cabinet-approved cost of ₹9,858 crore for these lines, though other reports have cited different figures for the expansion.
Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol said Pune's operational metro network would be about 55 km with Line 3, and that the existing lines recorded 9,58,603 passenger journeys in September, according to Punekar News.
What Line 3 means for Hinjewadi and west Pune property
Hinjewadi, with its large IT park, is one of Pune's biggest employment centres, and the road commute between the IT park and the city has long been a pain point for residents of Baner, Balewadi and Wakad. A rail link that bypasses those roads is expected to make it easier to live in central Pune and work in Hinjewadi, and vice versa.
For homebuyers, metro access tends to matter most at the station level. Housing within walking distance of an operational station usually draws more rental and resale interest than projects that depend on feeder transport. Buyers considering projects near the six unopened stations, including Baner Gaon and Balewadi Phata, should check revised opening timelines before paying a premium for metro connectivity.
Office demand along the corridor could also benefit, as easier commutes widen the talent pool that companies in Hinjewadi can draw from. Developers in west Pune have for years marketed projects on the promise of Line 3; with trains now running, prices and rents in station catchments will be tested against actual ridership.
What happens next
The remaining six stations, including the Shivajinagar terminus, are to open in a later phase. Until then, commuters heading further into the city will need to change modes at District Court. PMRDA is also coordinating with PMPML buses, private operators and auto-rickshaw unions on last-mile links to stations.
Sources
- Free Press Journal: Pune Metro Line 3: Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Route To Open On Nov 4; Timings, Ticket Fares, Special Features And More — published 31 October 2026.
- Punekar News: PM Modi Inaugurates Pune Metro Line 3, Lays Foundation Stone for Four New Corridors Under Phase II — published 3 November 2026.
- Indian Infrastructure: Union Government inaugurates Pune Metro Line 3 — published 4 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which stations are open on Pune Metro Line 3?
Seventeen of the 23 stations open in the first phase, with trains running between Maan near Hinjewadi and the District Court station. Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner-Pashan Link Road, Reserve Bank of India and Shivajinagar stations are not yet in service.
What are the Pune Metro Line 3 timings?
The first train runs at 6 am and the last at 11:40 pm, according to the Free Press Journal. Fares are distance-based and are to be published by PMRDA.
How much did Pune Metro Line 3 cost?
The 23.2 km elevated corridor has been built at a cost of about ₹8,313 crore under a public-private partnership executed by Tata Projects and Siemens.