Pune Metro Line 3
Pune Metro Line 3 is a 23.3 km elevated line with 23 stations from Maan in the Hinjewadi IT park area to the District Court at Shivajinagar via Wakad, Balewadi and Baner. PMRDA is building it through a PPP with Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited. As of October 2026 it has not opened: the 12-station Maan to Balewadi section, cleared by CMRS on 23 July 2026, awaits inauguration.
Why it matters
Hinjewadi is one of Pune's largest IT employment hubs, and its road links through Wakad, Baner and Aundh are among the most congested in the city. Line 3 gives this belt its first rail link to central Pune, with interchanges to the existing Purple and Aqua lines at Shivajinagar and District Court. It is also the first metro line in Maharashtra built and run by a private concessionaire under a PPP model, making it a test case for future corridors.
Key facts
- Operator: Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (Tata Realty and Siemens SPV) under a PMRDA concession; operations and maintenance by Keolis
- Length: 23.3 km, 23 stations
- Status (October 2026): Under construction, not yet open to passengers (October 2026). The 12-station Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi section received CMRS provisional authorisation on 23 July 2026 and awaits an inauguration date. PMRDA plans to open with 17 stations once CMRS clears five more; six stations will open later.
- Cost: About ₹8,313 crore (estimate at the 2018 foundation stone)
- Trains: Alstom Metropolis, 22 three-car trainsets, about 1,000 passengers each; 750 V DC third rail, CBTC signalling
Pune Metro Line 3 stations
The 23 stations below run from Maan to District Court Pune. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Type | Connects to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maan | Elevated | |
| 2 | Maan – MIDC Circle Phase-II | Elevated | |
| 3 | Maan Bus Depot | Elevated | |
| 4 | Hinjawadi Phase-II Circle-II | Elevated | |
| 5 | Hinjawadi Phase-II Circle-I | Elevated | |
| 6 | Padmabhushan Chowk | Elevated | |
| 7 | Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk Hinjawadi | Elevated | |
| 8 | Hinjawadi Phase-I | Elevated | |
| 9 | Wakad Chowk | Elevated | |
| 10 | Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Mahalunge | Elevated | |
| 11 | Mitcon Balewadi | Elevated | |
| 12 | R K Laxman Museum Balewadi | Elevated | |
| 13 | Balewadi High Street | Elevated | |
| 14 | Balewadi Phata | Elevated | |
| 15 | Baner Gaon | Elevated | |
| 16 | Baner Pashan Link Road | Elevated | |
| 17 | Aundh | Elevated | |
| 18 | Sakal Nagar | Elevated | |
| 19 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Elevated | |
| 20 | Bhosalenagar – RBI | Elevated | |
| 21 | Agriculture College | Elevated | |
| 22 | Shivaji Nagar | Elevated | Line 1 (Purple) / Shivajinagar railway station |
| 23 | District Court Pune | Elevated | Line 1 (Purple) / Line 2 (Aqua) |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi | 12 | 13 | CMRS provisional authorisation 23 July 2026; trains running without passengers, awaiting inauguration | awaiting inauguration, no date announced |
| Balewadi High Street to District Court Pune | 11 | Under construction. CMRS has inspected five of these stations (Aundh/NCL, Sakal Nagar, SPPU, Agriculture College, District Court) for inclusion in the first opening; report awaited. The other six (Balewadi High Street, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner Pashan Link Road, Bhosalenagar-RBI, Shivaji Nagar) are not ready. | five stations with the first opening; remaining six not announced |
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Official source: www.pmrda.gov.in
Latest updates
13 tenders tracked →Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi | Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi | 12 | 13 | CMRS provisional authorisation 23 July 2026; trains running without passengers, awaiting inauguration |
| Balewadi High Street to District Court Pune | Balewadi High Street to District Court Pune | 11 | Under construction. CMRS has inspected five of these stations (Aundh/NCL, Sakal Nagar, SPPU, Agriculture College, District Court) for inclusion in the first opening; report awaited. The other six (Balewadi High Street, Balewadi Phata, Baner Gaon, Baner Pashan Link Road, Bhosalenagar-RBI, Shivaji Nagar) are not ready. |
Milestones
- PMRDA awards the DBFOT concession to the Tata Realty and Siemens consortium
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone at Balewadi
- Concession agreement signed; 35-year concession including construction
- Alstom delivers the first three-car trainset
- First trial runs on the line
- Trial run extended from Maan depot to Balewadi
- Keolis appointed to operate and maintain the line for 10 years
- CMRS completes inspection of the Maan to Balewadi section (5 to 8 July)
- CMRS grants provisional authorisation for passenger service on 12 stations
- Model Code of Conduct for Legislative Council elections comes into force; inauguration date still awaited
Frequently asked questions
Is Pune Metro Line 3 open?
Not yet. As of October 2026 the Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi section has CMRS clearance (23 July 2026), but passenger service has not started because an inauguration date has not been fixed.
How long is Pune Metro Line 3 and how many stations does it have?
The line is 23.3 km long and fully elevated, with 23 stations from Maan to District Court Pune.
Which stations will open first?
The first 12 stations from Maan to R K Laxman Museum Balewadi are cleared. PMRDA wants to open with 17 by adding five more stations up to District Court once CMRS clears them; six stations, including Shivaji Nagar, will open later.
Who is building and operating the line?
It is a public-private partnership. PMRDA awarded the concession to Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a Tata Realty and Siemens venture, and Keolis holds the operations and maintenance contract.
Where does Line 3 connect with the rest of Pune Metro?
At Shivaji Nagar with Line 1 (Purple) and at District Court with Line 1 (Purple) and Line 2 (Aqua).
What trains run on Pune Metro Line 3?
Alstom Metropolis trains, 22 three-car sets, powered by a 750 V DC third rail.
What is the fare on Pune Metro Line 3?
Fares have not been officially announced as of October 2026.
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Awarded tenders & contracts
No awarded tenders or contracts recorded yet.
Ongoing tenders
| Tender | Agency | Value | Bid due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Metro floats tender for the construction work on Line 4 of the Pune Metro | Maha Metro | Open | ||
| Bids invited for civil work on Pune Metro Line 2B | Maha Metro | Subscribers | Under evaluation |
Upcoming tenders
No upcoming tenders announced yet.
Bid values, closing dates and awardees are for subscribers. See plans.