Pune (Metro Rail News): The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) team has commenced the second inspection for the Pune Metro’s Purple Line’s underground stretch from Civil Court to Swargate.
Pune Metro’s Purple Line
Currently, Purple Line’s 13.3 km long operational route connects PCMC and Civil Court through 11 stations. This stretch connecting Civil Court and Swargate spans 3.64 km and features three stations – Budhwar Peth, Mandai and Swargate.
The state government and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) are awaiting official word from the Prime Minister’s Office regarding the September 27, 2024, scheduled inauguration of the Civil Court to Swargate stretch.
A safety certificate, which will be awarded following a final inspection, will be necessary to start passenger services.
Mr. Atul Gadgil, Director of Maha-Metro, said, “We addressed the technical issues raised at the first preliminary inspection. CMRS will visit again for final inspection before issuing the safety certificate.”
The route is scheduled to open ahead of the electoral code of conduct for the next state assembly elections, according to the authorities.
On the same day, Maha-Metro is organizing a groundbreaking ceremony for the portion that runs from Swargate to Katraj.
The Union cabinet gave its approval on August 16 for the Swargate to Katraj stretch line extension, which is a key component of Pune Metro’s Purple Line.
