This marks the second major approval under Phase 2, coming after the sanctioning of Line 2A (Vanaz–Chandani Chowk) and Line 2B (Ramwadi–Wagholi/Vitthalwadi). The meeting of the Union Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The project will be completed in five years at an estimated cost of Rs 9,857.85 crore. Representational pic
Pune’s public transport network is set for a major upgrade as the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project on Wednesday.
The approval covers two new corridors: Line 4, running from Kharadi through Hadapsar and Swargate to Khadakwasla, and Line 4A, extending from Nal Stop to Warje and Manik Baug.
This is the second major clearance under Phase-2, following the earlier sanctioning of Line 2A (Vanaz–Chandani Chowk) and Line 2B (Ramwadi–Wagholi/Vitthalwadi).
The newly approved corridors span a total of 31.64 kilometres and will include 28 elevated stations. Line 4 will cover 25.52 kilometres with 22 stations, while Line 4A will add 6.12 kilometres with six stations. The project is estimated to cost Rs 9,857.85 crore and is expected to be completed within five years. Funding will come jointly from the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, and international bilateral or multilateral agencies.
The expansion forms a crucial part of Pune’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan and will integrate with existing and upcoming corridors.
The new routes will connect with Line 2 at Kharadi Bypass and Nal Stop, and with Line 1 at Swargate. They will also provide an interchange at Hadapsar Railway Station and link with proposed future routes towards Loni Kalbhor and Saswad Road. Once operational, these lines will bring direct connectivity to key residential, commercial, educational, and industrial areas, including Kharadi IT Park, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Swargate, Sinhagad Road, Karve Road, Warje, and the scenic Khadakwasla region.
The alignment covers several of Pune’s busiest transport corridors, such as Solapur Road, Magarpatta Road, Sinhagad Road, and the Mumbai–Bengaluru Highway, and is expected to significantly reduce congestion while improving travel safety and supporting sustainable mobility.
Projected figures suggest that daily ridership on Line 4 and Line 4A will reach 4.09 lakh by 2028, rising to nearly 7 lakh in 2038, 9.63 lakh in 2048, and over 11.7 lakh by 2058. Of this, the main Kharadi–Khadakwasla corridor is expected to handle 3.23 lakh passengers per day in 2028, increasing to 9.33 lakh by 2058. The Nal Stop–Warje–Manik Baug spur is likely to grow from 85,555 daily passengers in 2028 to 2.41 lakh by 2058, indicating substantial demand along both corridors in the coming decades.
The project will be implemented by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), which will be responsible for all civil, electrical, mechanical, and systems-related work. Preparatory activities, including topographical studies and detailed design work, have already begun.
A spokesperson for Pune Metro said the Cabinet approval marks a significant step toward easing Pune’s traffic challenges and accelerating the city’s overall development. The new corridors will connect the eastern, central, and western parts of the city more efficiently, making everyday travel faster, safer, and more convenient for citizens.
With this decision, Pune Metro’s network will surpass the 100-kilometre mark, an important milestone in building a modern, integrated, and eco-friendly transport system. The approval of Line 4 and 4A promises not only additional metro tracks but also a future of smoother commutes, reduced traffic burdens, and a more connected urban landscape.
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