Pune ( Metro Rail News): Another development has been waiting for Pune residents as PM Modi is likely to inaugurate the underground section of Pune Metro’s Purple Line from civil court to Swargate next week.
Furthermore, PM Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the Purple Line’s extension from Swargate to Katraj and the elevated route from Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC) to Nigdi.
Pune Metro’s Purple Line
Operational Route: Currently, Purple Line’s operational route covers 13.3 km and connects PCMC and Civil Court through 11 stations.
- The Purple Line’s stretch from Civil Court to Swargate spans 3.3 km with 3 stations.
- The extension from Swargate to Katraj covers 5.464 km with 3 stations.
- The distance between Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and Nigdi is 4.519 km with 4 stations.
A Civic Officer mentioned “We have been informed about preparing for the inauguration of Metro service route and foundation stone-laying for two extended stretches but there is no confirmation on the event”
According to sources, the inauguration is expected to take place on 26 & 27 September as PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit the city on these dates regarding the launch of his election campaign for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
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