Pune (Metro Rail News): For the Phase 1 Extension (Phase 1A) project of Pune Metro, STUP Consultants – RITES JV awarded a contract worth Rs. 2.92 crore to provide Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) services.
In March 2024, the Maharashtra state government approved the construction of the extensions, at an estimated cost of Rs. 3756.58 crore.
Package DDC-03 (Pune Metro phase 1A)
For Package DDC-03, STUP RITES JV is responsible for designing 13 additional elevated stations on Pune Metro’s Aqua Line (Line-2), which will be expanded in both directions.
- Eastern expansion Ramwadi – Wagholi: (11.63 km,11 stations )
- Viman Nagar
- Somnath Nagar
- Kharadi Bypass
- Tulaja Bhavani
- Ubale Nagar
- Upper Kharadi Raod
- Wagheswar Temple
- Wagholi
- Siddharth Nagar
- Bakori Phata
- Vitthalwadi (Wagholi)
- Western extension Vanaz – Chandni Chowk : (1.12 km, 2 stations )
- Kothrud Bus Depot
- Chandni Chowk
Work description
Maha-metro describes the work scope for Package DDC-03, Detailed Design Consultancy Services for 11 (eleven) elevated stations in Line 2B-Ramwadi to Wagholi and for 2 (two) elevated stations in Line 2A-Vanaz to Chandni Chowk, excluding Viaduct in station parts of Pune Metro Rail Project.
The responsibilities of STUP – RITES JV will encompass the creation and submission of substitute designs for all civil, architectural, building services, electrical, and mechanical projects.
In July 2023, MahaMetro invited bids for Package DDC-03, which has a 4-year contract period and an estimated cost of Rs. 2.36 crore. Out of 3 bidders, 2 bidders were found to be qualified and one was disqualified.
- STUP – RITES JV ( L1)
- SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India)
With this accomplishment, Maha-Metro has completed the composition of its three DDCs project for the Phase 1 Extension. The other two projects will be carried out upon the extension of the Purple Line.
| Package | Scope | Firms |
| DDC-01 | Detailed Design Consultant for 3 elevated stations at Chinchwad, Akurdi and Nigdi | LKT Engineering |
| DDC-02 R | Detailed Design Consultant for architectural and E&M Services and proof checking of Swargate to Katraj corridor | PINI Group |
| DDC-03 (current ) | Includes designing 13 new elevated stations on Pune Metro’s Aqua Line which will be extended in both directions. | STUP – RITES JV |
Hence, Pune Metro Extension Phase 1 A is under construction and has been witnessing major achievements and is expected to be completed by 2029.
