Pune Metro Pink Line Opens: Route, 17 Stations & Timings
Pune, November 4, 2026: The Pune Metro Pink Line (Pune Metro Line 3), connecting Maan in Hinjawadi with District Court in Shivajinagar, has started passenger services today, November 4. The 23.2-kilometre elevated corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3. Initially, 17 of its 23 stations will be operational, giving commuters a new public transport connection between the Hinjawadi IT hub and central Pune.
The new metro corridor is expected to improve daily connectivity for IT professionals, students and residents travelling through Hinjawadi, Wakad, Balewadi, Aundh and Shivajinagar.
Pune Metro Pink Line Route: Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar
The Pune Metro Pink Line route connects Maan near Hinjawadi to District Court station in Shivajinagar. The fully elevated corridor covers approximately 23.2 kilometres and includes 23 stations.
The route passes through important residential, commercial and employment areas, including Hinjawadi, Wakad, Mhalunge, Balewadi and Aundh. It is designed to provide better connectivity to the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park and reduce dependence on road transport.
At District Court station, passengers can interchange with the existing Pune Metro network:
- Line 1: Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate
- Line 2: Vanaz to Ramwadi
Pune Metro Pink Line Stations: 17 Stations Open Initially
Although the corridor has 23 stations in total, passenger services will initially be available at 17 stations.
The operational Pune Metro Pink Line stations are:
| No. | Station Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maan |
| 2 | Maan-MIDC Circle Phase 2 |
| 3 | Maan Bus Depot |
| 4 | Hinjawadi Phase 2 Circle 1 |
| 5 | Hinjawadi Phase 2 Circle 2 |
| 6 | Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Hinjawadi |
| 7 | Hinjawadi Phase 1 |
| 8 | Wakad Chowk |
| 9 | Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Krida Sankul, Mhalunge |
| 10 | MITCON, Balewadi |
| 11 | R K Laxman Museum, Balewadi |
| 12 | Aundh |
| 13 | Sakalnagar |
| 14 | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| 15 | Padmabhushan Chowk |
| 16 | Agricultural College |
| 17 | District and Sessions Court, Shivajinagar |
The remaining six stations will open in phases. Work on two stations is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026, while the remaining four are expected to be completed by January 2027.
Pune Metro Line 3 Timings and Train Frequency
Passenger services on the Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar metro corridor are scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM.
| Service Details | Timing |
|---|---|
| First train from Maan | 6:00 AM |
| First train from District Court | 6:00 AM |
| Last train from Maan | 10:30 PM |
| Last train from District Court | 11:40 PM |
| Peak-hour frequency | Every 6 minutes |
| Non-peak-hour frequency | Every 12 minutes |
Commuters should check station announcements and official metro updates for any changes to operating schedules.
Pune Metro Pink Line Project Cost and Key Features
The Pune Metro Line 3 project has an estimated cost of ₹8,313 crore, including land acquisition and the relocation of utilities.
The corridor has been developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), with Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited implementing the project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Key project details include:
- Total route length: 23.2 kilometres
- Total stations: 23
- Initially operational stations: 17
- Project cost: Approximately ₹8,313 crore
- Project model: Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Major connectivity: Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar
The Pink Line will be operated by women train operators. Around 30% of its electricity requirements are expected to be met through solar power.
Pune Metro Latest News: Phase-II Expansion
Alongside the inauguration of Line 3, the foundation stone was laid for four additional corridors under Pune Metro Phase-II. These proposed corridors include Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A, with an estimated investment of around ₹13,500 crore.
The planned expansion aims to improve connectivity across important residential, commercial and IT areas of Pune, including Chandni Chowk, Kharadi, Hadapsar, Khadakwasla and Warje.
The launch of the Pink Line marks an important development in Pune’s public transport network. With 17 stations beginning passenger operations, commuters now have another travel option between the Hinjawadi IT hub and central Pune.