Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the District Court to Swargate Metro line today, 29th September 2024, marking the completion of Phase-1 of the Pune Metro Rail Project. The inauguration will be conducted virtually at 12:30 PM.
Passenger services on the newly opened underground metro corridor from District Court to Swargate will begin at 4:00 PM on the same day, offering direct travel from PCMC to Swargate with interchange options for passengers from Vanaz and Ramwadi stations.
The metro services will operate between the District Court and Swargate from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. During peak hours (4:00 PM to 8:00 PM), trains will run every 7 minutes, while the frequency will reduce during non-peak hours (8:00 PM to 10:00 PM).
Passengers can enjoy direct travel from PCMC to Swargate, with interchange options available for those travelling from Vanaz and Ramwadi stations.
The fare between Kasba Peth (Budhwar Peth) to Mandai metro station is Rs.10, and from Kasba Peth to Swargate is Rs.15. Other routes like District Court to Mandai or Swargate are also priced between Rs.10 and Rs.15.
The completion of this metro line will provide great relief to commuters from Pimpri-Chinchwad, offering them a smoother and faster public transportation option.