Hinjawadi Metro Faces New Delays; PMRDA Considers Partial Launch Amid Unfinished Stations

• Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar) faces further delays, missing the December 2025 deadline set by CM Fadnavis.
• Approximately 9% of the project work remains incomplete, with 11 out of 23 stations lacking basic facilities like escalators and parking.
• Despite delays, the main corridor, tracks, and two metro train sets are ready, with successful speed tests conducted.
• PMRDA is now considering starting metro services by excluding the incomplete stations to meet public demand.
• The project, costing ₹8312 crore, has a new deadline of March 31, 2026, extended by 543 days due to land acquisition and permit issues.

Why It Matters: Hinjawadi Metro faces delays but may partially launch, leaving citizens dissatisfied with extensions.