Pune Metro Line 3 ready for July launch, full route to be operational by August end

He said Metro Line 3 will be started in phases, with the first starting next month and the second by August end, barring 4 Metro stations. “By December, operations will remain pending at only two stations while all others will be ready for operations. The entire project will be completed by March end next year,” said Saini.

He said that the CMRS has given an approval for the rolling stock — three coach metro trains — for a maximum operating speed of 85 kmph.

“Train timings on Line 3 will be nearly the same as that of Lines 1 and 2, starting at 6 am and the last train reaching Hinjewadi at 11.30 pm. The frequency will also be matched with that of Lines 1 and 2, which will be per 6-7 minutes. If needed, we can run trains at a frequency of four and half minutes. The frequency of trains will change according to the situation. The fare for Line 3 implemented by PITCMRL will be at par with Lines 1 and 2 operated by Maha-Metro as of now,” said Mitul Jhaveri, CFO of (PITCMRL).

The interchange foot over bridge from Civil Court Line 3 Metro Station is complete, he said, adding that Puneri Metro is also constructing foot over bridges from stations in Hinjewadi to IT company offices for the convenience of IT employees.

PITCMRL has recruited 100 women for the all-women cadre of trained operators to run Line 3.