Pune Metro Purple Line
As of 17 Oct 2026, Pune Metro Purple Line is operational (since 6 Mar 2022). Latest news: 22 Sep 2026.
The Pune Metro Purple Line (Line 1) is Maha Metro's north-south corridor from PCMC Bhavan in Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate in central Pune. It runs 16.59 km, elevated up to Range Hill and underground from Shivaji Nagar to Swargate, with 13 stations open as of October 2026. Range Hill station is due by early 2027, and extensions to Nigdi and Katraj are under construction.
Why it matters
The Purple Line is the main rail link between Pimpri-Chinchwad's industrial belt and Pune's old city, following the congested Old Mumbai-Pune Highway. It interchanges with the Aqua Line at District Court and will meet the Hinjewadi Line 3 at Shivaji Nagar and District Court. The Nigdi and Katraj extensions will push it to about 26.6 km, reaching dense southern suburbs such as Bibwewadi, Dhankawadi and Katraj.
Key facts
- Operator: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro)
- Length in service: 16.59 km, 13 stations open and 10 under construction or awaiting opening
- Status (October 2026): Operational between PCMC Bhavan and Swargate (16.59 km, 13 stations open, October 2026). Range Hill station is built but not yet open, expected end 2026 or January 2027. Two extensions are under construction: PCMC to Bhakti Shakti Chowk, Nigdi (about 4.5 km, 4 elevated stations) and Swargate to Katraj (5.46 km, 5 underground stations).
- Cost: Phase 1 (Lines 1 and 2) estimated at ₹11,420 crore; Swargate to Katraj extension approved at ₹2,954.75 crore, about ₹3,637 crore with two added stations
- Trains: Titagarh Firema 3-car trains
- Ridership: About 45.8 lakh journeys in September 2026 on Line 1, roughly 1.5 lakh a day (Maha Metro figures)
Pune Metro Purple Line stations
The 23 stations below run from Bhakti Shakti Chowk (Nigdi) to Katraj. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Type | Connects to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhakti Shakti Chowk (Nigdi) (under construction) | Elevated | |
| 2 | Nigdi (under construction) | Elevated | |
| 3 | Akurdi (under construction) | Elevated | |
| 4 | Chinchwad (under construction) | Elevated | |
| 5 | PCMC Bhavan | Elevated | |
| 6 | Sant Tukaram Nagar | Elevated | |
| 7 | Bhosari (Nashik Phata) | Elevated | |
| 8 | Kasarwadi | Elevated | Kasarwadi railway station |
| 9 | Phugewadi | Elevated | |
| 10 | Dapodi | Elevated | Dapodi railway station |
| 11 | Bopodi | Elevated | |
| 12 | Khadki | Elevated | Khadki railway station |
| 13 | Range Hill (built, not yet open) | Elevated | |
| 14 | Shivaji Nagar | Underground | Line 3 (under construction) / Shivajinagar railway station |
| 15 | District Court | Underground | Line 2 (Aqua) / Line 3 (under construction) |
| 16 | Kasba Peth | Underground | |
| 17 | Mandai | Underground | |
| 18 | Swargate | Underground | Swargate bus station |
| 19 | Market Yard (under construction) | Underground | |
| 20 | Bibwewadi (under construction) | Underground | |
| 21 | Padmavati (under construction) | Underground | |
| 22 | Balaji Nagar (under construction) | Underground | |
| 23 | Katraj (under construction) | Underground |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMC Bhavan to Phugewadi | 5 | 7 | Operational | 2022-03-06 |
| Phugewadi to District Court | 4 | Operational (Dapodi, Bopodi, Shivaji Nagar, District Court) | 2023-08-01 | |
| District Court to Swargate | 3 | 3.3 | Operational, underground | 2024-09-29 |
| Bopodi to Shivaji Nagar | 1 | Khadki infill station opened | 2025-06-21 | |
| Khadki to Shivaji Nagar | 1 | Range Hill infill station in final phase of work, not open | expected end 2026 or January 2027 (Maha Metro) | |
| PCMC Bhavan to Bhakti Shakti Chowk (Nigdi) | 4 | 4.519 | Under construction; about 75% of viaduct complete and track laying started (August 2026) | expected 2027 |
| Swargate to Katraj | 5 | 5.464 | Under construction; civil contract with ITD Cementation (September 2025), excavation started at Market Yard (August 2026) | expected 2029 (42-month civil contract; no official date) |
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Official source: www.punemetrorail.org
Latest updates
13 tenders tracked →Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMC Bhavan to Phugewadi | PCMC Bhavan to Phugewadi | 5 | 7 | Operational |
| Phugewadi to District Court | Phugewadi to District Court | 4 | Operational (Dapodi, Bopodi, Shivaji Nagar, District Court) | |
| District Court to Swargate | District Court to Swargate | 3 | 3.3 | Operational, underground |
| Bopodi to Shivaji Nagar | Bopodi to Shivaji Nagar | 1 | Khadki infill station opened | |
| Khadki to Shivaji Nagar | Khadki to Shivaji Nagar | 1 | Range Hill infill station in final phase of work, not open | |
| PCMC Bhavan to Bhakti Shakti Chowk (Nigdi) | PCMC Bhavan to Bhakti Shakti Chowk (Nigdi) | 4 | 4.519 | Under construction; about 75% of viaduct complete and track laying started (August 2026) |
| Swargate to Katraj | Swargate to Katraj | 5 | 5.464 | Under construction; civil contract with ITD Cementation (September 2025), excavation started at Market Yard (August 2026) |
Latest ridership: About 45.8 lakh journeys in September 2026 on Line 1, roughly 1.5 lakh a day (Maha Metro figures)
Milestones
- PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for Pune Metro Phase 1
- First pillar built on the PCMC to Range Hill elevated route
- PM Narendra Modi opens PCMC to Phugewadi, the first Purple Line section
- PM Narendra Modi opens Phugewadi to Civil Court (District Court)
- Centre approves PCMC to Nigdi extension
- Union Cabinet approves Swargate to Katraj underground extension
- PM Narendra Modi opens District Court to Swargate (3.3 km) and lays foundation stone for Swargate to Katraj
- Maharashtra agrees to fund ₹683 crore for two added stations, Bibwewadi and Balaji Nagar, on the Katraj extension
- Khadki station opens to passengers
- ITD Cementation emerges lowest bidder (₹1,643.88 crore) for Swargate to Katraj civil works
- Excavation begins at Market Yard station on the Katraj extension; track laying starts on PCMC to Nigdi
- State releases ₹180 crore for Pune Metro extensions, incl. ₹100 crore equity and ₹80 crore subordinate loan for Swargate to Katraj
Frequently asked questions
What is the route of the Pune Metro Purple Line?
It runs from PCMC Bhavan in Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate in Pune, covering 16.59 km. The section up to Range Hill is elevated and Shivaji Nagar to Swargate is underground.
How many stations are open on the Purple Line?
13 stations are open as of October 2026. Range Hill station is built but not yet open; Maha Metro expects it by the end of 2026 or January 2027.
When did the Purple Line open?
PCMC to Phugewadi opened on 6 March 2022, Phugewadi to Civil Court on 1 August 2023, and Civil Court to Swargate on 29 September 2024. Khadki station opened on 21 June 2025.
What is the status of the Swargate to Katraj extension?
The 5.46 km underground extension is under construction, with ITD Cementation as civil contractor. Excavation started at Market Yard in August 2026.
Which stations will the Katraj extension have?
Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Padmavati, Balaji Nagar and Katraj. Bibwewadi and Balaji Nagar were added in 2025 after public demand, with the state funding the extra ₹683 crore.
Is the Purple Line being extended to Nigdi?
Yes. A 4.5 km elevated extension from PCMC to Bhakti Shakti Chowk, Nigdi, with stations at Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi and Bhakti Shakti, is under construction and targeted for 2027.
Where can I change to other Pune Metro lines?
District Court is the interchange with the Aqua Line (Vanaz to Ramwadi). Shivaji Nagar and District Court will also connect to Line 3 to Hinjewadi.
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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.