Infrastructure
Pune Metro's Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Line Completes Maiden Trial Run, Set To Ease City Traffic
The Pune Metro. (Representative Image)
Pune’s Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro line had its maiden trial run on Wednesday (27 August).
The test, conducted between Maan Depot and Station No. 10 at Balewadi Stadium, marked the first occasion a train entered the main alignment of the 23 km corridor, according to Pune Pulse report.
Engineers and project officials supervised the run closely, monitoring performance of the tracks, signalling network, and other vital systems to ensure safety and operational readiness.
The successful trial is seen as a significant stride forward in Pune’s urban transport transformation, paving the way for a series of phased tests in the coming months.
Once fully operational, the line is expected to be a game changer for traffic-choked Pune.
The Pune Metro Line III is being developed as a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) project under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
The contract was awarded to a consortium of Tata Group’s TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TUTPL) and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH.
The initiative is being delivered through a special purpose vehicle, Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model, with a 35 year concession period that includes construction.
