Pune Metro Line 3: 622 Piers Erected on Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Route

PUNE (Metro Rail News): The progress on the ‘Puneri Metro’ project, connecting the bustling IT hub of Hinjewadi, with the central business district of Shivajinagar, is moving ahead at a steady and impressive pace. Especially noteworthy is the rapid construction of piers along the route, which is advancing significantly. Today (Friday), the 622nd pier for the ‘Puneri Metro’ on the Hinjawadi- Shivajinagar route has been successfully erected on Ganeshkhind road, marking a remarkable achievement. To date, a total of 600 piers have been completed.

It is worth mentioning that the journey began with the casting of the first pier on Ganeshkhind Road back in April 2022. In just one year and three months since then, the developers of Pune Metro Line 3, jointly undertaken by Tata Group and PMRDA under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, have surpassed a significant milestone by completing 600 piers.

Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited established as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company by Tata Group, is diligently managing the work of Pune Metro Line 3 on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route.

“The construction of the piers, forming the backbone of the entire metro structure, is considered to be the most crucial stage of any metro train project. The Puneri Metro has planned to construct a total of 922 piers on the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar route. Having completed 622 piers in just over a year is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the team. The Pune Metro Line 3 piers, with a unique circular shape and a diameter of 2000 mm, are designed to meet the stringent parameters of the metro rail system, strictly adhering to all construction safety guidelines outlined in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) manual,” informed Mr. Alok Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer of Pune IT City Metro Rail Ltd.

Once completed, the metro between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar will offer an easy, convenient, and affordable public transportation option, significantly improving the lives of citizen commuters. Tata Group’s commitment to quality and safety remains unwavering throughout all phases of this project, a true testament to its dedication to serving the community.

About Pune Metro line 3:

The Pune Metro Line III is a ~23 Km elevated Metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjawadi to the Central business district of Shivajinagar. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project awarded by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to a consortium consisting of Tata Group’s TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TUTPL) and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. The Project would be developed & operated on Design, build, finance, operate & transfer (DBFOT) basis by a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), for a Concession Period of 35 years, including the construction period.