Centre okays Swargate-Katraj metro rail routeThe Indian government has approved a 5.46 km underground metro line extension in Pune, connecting Swargate to Katraj. This extension, called Line-1B, will include three underground stations: Market Yard (Gultekdi), Padmawati, and Katraj. A fourth station at Balajinagar is also being considered. The project, costing ₹2,954.53 crore, will be funded equally...
more... by the central and state governments. Construction is expected to begin immediately and be completed by February 2029. This extension is considered crucial due to the high footfall on the stretch and its connection to key areas like Market Yard, Bibvewadi, Dhankawdi, Balajinagar, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and Katraj suburbs. The extension will also improve connectivity via the District Court interchange station. The projected daily ridership on the line is expected to reach 1.97 lakh passengers by 2057.
Pune mein Swargate se Katraj tak 5.46 km ka underground metro line extension ko approval mil gaya hai. Yeh extension, Line-1B ke naam se jaana jaata hai, mein teen underground stations honge: Market Yard (Gultekdi), Padmawati, aur Katraj. Balajinagar mein ek aur station bhi consider kiya ja raha hai. Project ka...
more... cost ₹2,954.53 crore hai, aur central aur state government isko equally fund karenge. Construction immediately shuru ho jayega aur February 2029 tak complete hone ki ummeed hai. Yeh extension kaafi important hai kyunki is stretch pe bahut footfall hai aur yeh key areas jaise Market Yard, Bibvewadi, Dhankawdi, Balajinagar, Bharati Vidyapeeth, aur Katraj suburbs se connect karta hai. Extension District Court interchange station se connectivity bhi improve karega. Line pe daily ridership 2057 tak 1.97 lakh passengers tak pahunchne ki ummeed hai.