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24METRO RAIL NEWS -AUGUST 2025 www.metrorailnews.in 3.Hadapsar %u2013 Saswad Road%u2022 Length: 5.573 km%u2022 Stations: 4%u2022Combined: 16.92 km, 14 stations.%u2022Status: Advanced stage of approval.%u2022 Estimated cost: %u20b95,704.40 crores.For Nagpur Metro:%u2022Phase I of the Nagpur Metro spans a total length of 40.02 kilometres, comprising two main corridors%u2014the Orange Line (North-South) and the Aqua Line (EastWest). With 38 fully functional stations, the system has transformed daily commuting in the city.%u2022Phase II is now underway and will add 43.8 kilometres of metro line and 32 new stations, thereby broadening the network to serve Nagpur%u2019s expanding metropolitan region.%u2022This phase has been sanctioned at a cost of %u20b96,708 crores, jointly funded by the central and state governments, along with assistance from international lending agencies. Proposed to be commissioned from the year 2026-27 in a phased manner, and the overall completion target is the year 2028-29.%u2022The work is going on in full swing for phase II.For Thane Metro%u2022Thane Metro Phase 1 has 22 stations (20 elevated and 2 underground) and a total length of 29 km (26 km elevated and 3 km underground). The cost of the project is %u20b912,200.10 crores. Overall completion target: FY 2029-30.%u2022The alignment of Thane Ring Metro has been prepared in such a way that it aligns with the proposed/existing DP roads, which are planned & maintained by Thane Municipal Corporation.%u2022The Thane Integral Ring Metro project facilitates the integration with: (1) Proposed suburban Kopri Railway Station (IR Broad Guage line) at New Thane Metro Station, (2) Mumbai Metro Line-4 at Raila Devi (3) TMT Bus Stands at Wagle Circle & Lokmanya Nagar (4) Mumbai Metro Line-4 at Dongripada (5) Mumbai Metro Line-5 at Balkum Naka (6) Thane Railway Station & CIDCO Bus Stand at Thane IR Broad Guage Station. This gives feasibility to the proposed metro project for future extensions/expansions for prominent areas.Thane city is well connected to Greater Mumbai, Kalyan, Vasai Virar and Bhiwandi. The important highways viz. Mumbai- Agra Road (NH-3), Mumbai-Pune-Bangalore Road (NH-4), Eastern Express Highway and Ghodbunder Road (an important link between Eastern Express Highway, NH-3 and NH-8) pass through Thane. Therefore, the Thane Integral Ring Metro can serve as the primary foundation for future expansion in the aforementioned regions.How is Maha Metro ensuring integration with other public transport modes in Pune, such as PMPML buses, shared autos, and railway services, to provide a multimodal travel experience for commuters?%u2022Maha Metro is consistently working to improve first and last-mile connectivity to make the overall travel experience smoother and more efficient for commuters.%u2022Currently, an integrated PMPML feeder bus service is operational at 12 metro stations, covering 20 routes. This initiative has already benefited approximately 84 lakh passengers in Pune.%u2022 In addition to buses, shared auto-rickshaw services are currently available at Vanaz, PCMC, Swargate, Ramwadi, and Pune Railway Station metro stations.%u2022E-scooter services are also operational at Anand Nagar Metro Station, and plans are underway to expand this facility to more stations in the near future.%u2022Looking ahead, Pune Metro has proposed the introduction of an E-Auto service, which is expected to cover around 27 metro stations and provide connectivity to 395 destinations within a 4 km one-way range.%u2022The proposed fare for this service will range between %u20b910 to %u20b930, offering an affordable and eco-friendly option for last-mile travel.%u2022 Additionally, Pune Metro is working on a proposal to introduce the Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, supported by the Government of Maharashtra, which will further enhance mobility options, especially for women commuters.%u2022Pune metro stations such as Pune Railway Station, Shivajinagar Station and Khadki Station are in close proximity to Indian railway stations and are seamlessly connected at the stations for commuters and with Maharashtra State Road Transport Corp (MSRTC) at Swargate and Shivaji Nagar.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW