PUNE (Metro Rail News): In response to growing ridership, Pune Metro is set to expand its fleet with 15 new trains (45 coaches). This move will increase the total number of operational trains from 34 to 49 and the number of coaches from 102 to 147. Each train will consist of three coaches.
These additional trains are being procured to support the two newly approved metro corridors. Recently, the Central Government approved the extension of the Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor (Aqua Line) in both the eastern and western directions under Phase 2.
Approved Routes Under Phase 2
| Line | Approved Route | Length | Stations |
| Aqua Line (Western Extension) | Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) | 1.12 km | 2 stations |
| Aqua Line(Eastern Extension) | Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B) | 11.36 km | 11 stations |
| Total | 12.75 km | 13 stations |
Atul Gadgil, director (works), Pune Metro, mentioned, “With the Centre’s approval for two new lines, the need for more trains has become essential,” as reported by Hindustan Times.
Atul Gadgil also said, “We are planning to reduce train frequency from the current 7 minutes to 5 minutes, and later to 3 minutes, as the number of passengers is increasing. If needed, we will add more coaches to the existing trains, expanding from 3 to 6 coaches and also purchase new trains.”
According to data from Pune Metro, Line 2 (Vanaz to Ramwadi) has consistently achieved higher ridership levels than Line 1 (PCMC to Swargate).
Between May and June 27, 2025, Line 2 recorded a total of 2,596,984 passengers, whereas Line 1 accommodated 2,114,611 passengers. In May 2025 alone, Line 2 achieved ridership of 2,615,914, as compared to Line 1’s 2,146,951 passengers, as reported by Hindustan Times.
