MahaMetro officials seek to consult new government for the future metro routes.

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited will seek guidance from the new state government on the implementation of future phases of the city’s mass transportation system.

Brijesh Dixit, Managing Director of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro), said, “We plan to consult with the state government to seek direction for future phases. Pune City has many areas that are not yet covered by Metro and its network will be able to reach those areas in future phases. The Metro extension would take place as indicated in the Union’s comprehensive mobility plan and Metro policy.

The MahaMetro currently works on two metro lines. It has received numerous extension plans on various routes. After it is established for guidance, it plans to submit all the proposals and suggestions to the new government.

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) on various metro lines, including extensions till the airport and further to Wagholi, is being prepared as approved by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Studies for the extension like Vanaz to Chandni Chowk, Ramwadi to Airport and Wagholi, Swargate to Hadapsar and Swargate to Khadakwasla have been completed.

Recently, the MahaMetro had prepared a DPR for the Swargate-Katraj Metro extension. MahaMetro officials stressed that a presentation of DPR would be soon prepared for the corporators and the civic administration.

Detailed technical research on possible routes and predicted commuting footfall were performed on these routes. It recommended that the PMC formulate a plan to arrange finance for the Swaragte-Katraj extension project.

The MahaMetro has been working on the elevated and underground options of the Swargate-Katraj route in detail.