Cabinet approves Pune Metro Phase-2 corridors 2A and 2B
On 25 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Vanaz–Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi–Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), Maharashtra.
Summary
The Union Cabinet approved Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 on 25 June 2025, comprising Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B). Both are extensions of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor of Phase-1. The two elevated corridors span 12.75 km with 13 stations and are to be completed within four years. The project costs ₹3,626.24 crore, shared equally by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral or multilateral agencies. The corridors will connect with Line-1 and Line-3 at the District Court Interchange Station.
Key facts
- Corridors
- 2A: Vanaz–Chandani Chowk; 2B: Ramwadi–Wagholi/Vitthalwadi
- Length / stations
- 12.75 km, 13 stations (elevated)
- Cost
- ₹3,626.24 crore
- Funding
- Equal shares: GoI, Govt of Maharashtra, external agencies
- Completion
- Within four years
- Interchange
- District Court (Line-1, Line-3)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the combined length of the two elevated corridors approved under Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 12.75 km with 13 stations
PIB: the two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations.
How will the cost of Pune Metro Phase-2 (corridors 2A and 2B) be shared?
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Correct answer: B — Equally by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies
PIB: the estimated cost of ₹3,626.24 crore will be equally shared by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies.
What is the estimated cost of Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 approved by the Cabinet in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,626.24 crore
PIB: the estimated project cost is ₹3,626.24 crore.