Pune Metro Line 3 Update 2026: Route, Stations & Hinjewadi Status

Pune Metro Line 3 Update 2026: Route, Stations & Hinjewadi Status

Pune Metro Line 3 is a 23.203 km elevated metro corridor connecting Maan-Hinjawadi with Shivajinagar, planned across 23 stations. As of 30 September 2026, 17 of the 23 stations have safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety: the first 12, from Maan to Balewadi, cleared on 23 July, and five more reported cleared on 23 September. Passenger operations have not yet begun and no official inauguration date has been announced. The remaining six stations toward Shivajinagar are not part of the initial opening.

For Hinjewadi, the line matters because it is the first mass-transit link between the IT corridor and central Pune. This page tracks the route, station groupings and current opening status, and is updated as PMRDA's position changes.

Pune Metro Line 3 Status: September 2026

Item	Current Position
Corridor	Maan-Hinjawadi → Shivajinagar
Length	23.203 km
Planned stations	23
First cleared stretch	Maan → Balewadi
Stations with safety clearance	17 of 23 (12 cleared on 23 July, 5 more reported cleared on 23 September)
Passenger operations	Not started as of 30 September 2026
Official inauguration date	Not announced
Stations outside the initial opening	6, toward Shivajinagar

The 23.203 km, 23-station corridor length is PMRDA's official figure. The station clearances and current inauguration status reflect the most recent reporting available at the time of writing; check the sources section below for the latest position.

What Is Pune Metro Line 3?

Pune Metro Line 3 (also referred to as the Maan-Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar corridor) is a fully elevated metro line being built under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) public-private partnership, implemented by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, a joint venture of TRIL Urban Transport and Siemens Project Ventures. It is the first metro project in India built under this model. The first 12 stations, Maan to Balewadi, received CMRS safety clearance on 23 July 2026, and five more were reported cleared on 23 September. As of 30 September 2026, passenger services haven't started and no inauguration date has been announced.

Pune Metro Line 3 Route

The corridor runs from Maan and Hinjawadi, through Balewadi, along the University/Aundh stretch, and into Shivajinagar in central Pune. This gives the Hinjewadi IT corridor its first direct rail link to the city centre, running parallel to the existing road corridor rather than replacing it.

Pune Metro Line 3 Stations

The line has 23 planned stations across four broad sections: the Hinjawadi/Maan section at the IT-corridor end, the Balewadi section, the University/Aundh corridor, and the Shivajinagar/Central Pune section at the city end. The first 12 stations, from Maan to Balewadi, have safety clearance, and five more stations were reported cleared on 23 September, which brings the total to 17. Six stations toward Shivajinagar are not part of the initial opening. The table below follows the station list on the official Pune Metro Line 3 website as of October 2026. Names and sequencing can change, so check that list and PMRDA's Pune Metro Line 3 page before you plan a journey.

Code	Station	Section	Landmarks listed at the station gates
PMR 1	Maan	First section (safety clearance)	TCS, Megapolis; Eon Homes, Tech Mahindra
PMR 2	Maan - MIDC Circle, Phase II	First section (safety clearance)	Embassy Quadron; Maan Depot
PMR 3	Maan Bus Depot	First section (safety clearance)	Dohler; Abhay Bio CNG Pvt Ltd, SWM Plant
PMR 4	Hinjawadi Phase II - Circle II	First section (safety clearance)	Infosys; TCG International Biotech Park
PMR 5	Hinjawadi Phase II - Circle I	First section (safety clearance)	Wipro, Infosys; Ibys Hotel
PMR 6	Padmabhushan Chowk	First section (safety clearance)	Chroma / Terminal 1; Atlas Copco
PMR 7	Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Hinjawadi	First section (safety clearance)	Shivaji Chowk; Mandi Shivaji Chowk, Birla Soft
PMR 8	Hinjawadi Phase I	First section (safety clearance)	Hotel Vevanta; Truww Hinjawadi
PMR 9	Wakad Chowk	First section (safety clearance)	Wakad Chowk; Surya Hospital
PMR 10	Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge	First section (safety clearance)	7 Avenues; Balewadi Stadium
PMR 11	Mitcon Balewadi	First section (safety clearance)	Amartech Park, MIS School; Nic Mar
PMR 12	R K Laxman Museum Balewadi	First section (safety clearance)	Ridhi Sidhi Society, Smart Works; RK Laxman Museum
PMR 13	Balewadi High Street	Later section	CRIF High Mark Information Services; Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence
PMR 14	Balewadi Phata	Later section	Global Manpower Consultancy Services; Panchshil Business Park
PMR 15	Baner Gaon	Later section	Central Bank of India; ALLEN Career Institute, Aundh Campus
PMR 16	Baner Pashan Link Road	Later section	Canara Bank, General Branch; Dhanwantari Hospital
PMR 17	Aundh	Later section	eleRide Mobility Solutions Pvt; Accenture PDC7
PMR 18	Sakal Nagar	Later section	Indian Agriculture Research Institute; IISER Chemistry Department
PMR 19	Savitribai Phule Pune University	Later section	The Children's Clinic and Vaccination Centre; Police Headquarters
PMR 20	Bhosale Nagar	Later section	Regional Forensic Science Laboratory; Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce
PMR 21	Agriculture College	Later section	Reserve Bank of India College of Agricultural Banking; Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
PMR 22	Shivaji Nagar	Later section	All India Radio, Pune; Shivajinagar Police Chowky
PMR 23	District Court, Pune	Later section	District Court; MahaMetro Head Office

Is Pune Metro Line 3 Open?

No. As of 30 September 2026, passenger services have not begun. Seventeen of the 23 stations have safety clearance, but the corridor is awaiting formal inauguration.

What Is the Latest Opening Status?

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) granted provisional authorisation for the 12-station Maan-Balewadi stretch on 23 July 2026. Five more stations were reported cleared on 23 September 2026, which brings the total to 17 of 23. The launch was then waiting for an inauguration date, and the election code of conduct for the Legislative Council elections, in force from 22 September, added to the delay. PMRDA's commissioner said on 29 September that the line could be ready for commuters within 10 to 12 days once some technical requirements are met. A formal inauguration date has not been confirmed; earlier expectations of a launch during 2026 have moved past several times as approvals and scheduling continue. Treat any specific opening date you see elsewhere as provisional until PMRDA confirms it.

How Could Metro Line 3 Change Hinjewadi Connectivity?

Once operational, Metro Line 3 gives Hinjewadi a mass-transit option alongside the existing road network, connecting the IT corridor directly to Balewadi and on to central Pune. For journeys along this specific corridor, that means an alternative to private and shared road transport, and a future interchange point with Pune's wider metro network as other lines connect through Shivajinagar. It does not, on its own, guarantee a specific reduction in commute time or road congestion; the actual impact will depend on train frequency, last-mile connections at each station, and how many daily commuters shift from road to rail.

What Could Metro Line 3 Mean for Life Republic Residents?

Life Republic is located in the wider Hinjewadi/Marunji corridor rather than directly on the Metro Line 3 alignment. For residents, the relevant benefit is improved access to a mass-transit corridor serving Hinjewadi and connecting toward Balewadi and central Pune, rather than a station sitting at the doorstep. Actual first- and last-mile travel time will depend on which station is used and road conditions between the township and that station; we'll update this section with a specific station and distance once that detail is verified.

FAQs

1. Is the Hinjewadi Metro (Pune Metro Line 3) open?

No. As of 30 September 2026, passenger services on Metro Line 3 have not started. Seventeen of the 23 stations have safety clearance, but the line is awaiting formal inauguration.

2. When will Pune Metro Line 3 start passenger services?

No official inauguration date has been announced as of 30 September 2026, and the election code of conduct for the Legislative Council elections added to the delay. Earlier expected timelines have moved past without a confirmed launch, so treat any specific date you see elsewhere as provisional until PMRDA confirms it.

3. What is the Pune Metro Line 3 route?

It runs from Maan-Hinjawadi through Balewadi and the University/Aundh corridor to Shivajinagar, a 23.203 km fully elevated line.

4. How many stations are on Pune Metro Line 3?

23 stations are planned across the full corridor. Seventeen currently have safety clearance: the first 12, between Maan and Balewadi, and five more reported cleared on 23 September.

5. Which section of Metro Line 3 has safety clearance?

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety authorised the 12-station Maan-Balewadi stretch on 23 July 2026. Five more stations were reported cleared on 23 September, which brings the total to 17 of 23.

6. Does Pune Metro Line 3 connect Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar?

Yes, that is the corridor's core purpose: linking the Hinjewadi IT corridor to central Pune via Balewadi and the University/Aundh stretch.

7. Which Metro Line 3 station is relevant for Life Republic?

Life Republic is not on the Metro Line 3 alignment. The closest stations in a straight line are Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle I (PMR 5) and Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle II (PMR 4), about 2.6 to 2.7 km away. By road, Padmabhushan Chowk (PMR 6) is the shortest at about 4.3 km, and the two Phase II stations are about 6 km. These are approximate map distances, and the line has not opened yet. Check your own route before you rely on a station.

8. Where can I find official Pune Metro Line 3 updates?

PMRDA publishes the current status, route and station details on its official Pune Metro Line 3 page, linked in the sources section below.

9. Which metro stations are in Hinjewadi?

The line's first stations are in the Hinjawadi area: Maan, Maan: MIDC Circle, Phase II, Maan Bus Depot, Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle II, Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle I, Padmabhushan Chowk (Wakad), Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Hinjawadi and Hinjawadi Phase I. They are followed by Wakad Chowk, the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex station at Mahalunge and the Balewadi stations. The full list is in the stations section above.

10. Which metro station is nearest to Hinjewadi Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3?

Hinjawadi Phase I (PMR 8) is the station by the Phase I IT hub in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. The Phase II stations are Maan: MIDC Circle, Phase II (PMR 2), Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle II (PMR 4, near the Infosys Phase II campus) and Hinjawadi Phase II: Circle I (PMR 5, with gates for Wipro and Infosys). No station is named for Phase 3. Maan (PMR 1), at the western end beside the metro depot, has gates for TCS and Megapolis. Check the distance from your own address before you rely on a station.

Official Sources & Updates

Route, station count and progress figures are drawn from PMRDA's official Pune Metro Line 3 page, the project's official authority. Safety-clearance and inauguration-status details reflect public reporting up to 30 September 2026, including Swarajya, 30 September 2026; PMRDA's page is the best source for any update beyond what's written here.