Pune Metro Purple Line Swargate-Katraj Underground Extension: First Tunnel Segment Casting Begins
MahaMetro started casting the first precast tunnel segment for the Swargate-Katraj underground corridor on May 13, 2026, marking the start of direct construction on Pune Metro Purple Line's southern extension. Managing Director Shravan Hardikar oversaw the inauguration. The 5.46 km fully underground stretch will have six stations: Swargate, Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Padmavati, Balajinagar and Katraj. The corridor is targeted for completion by December 2029.

