Pune Metro Line 3 Nears Launch: RDSO Inspection Cleared, Services by March 2026

• Pune Metro Line 3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) project is in its final stages of development.
• The crucial Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) inspection for safety and technical compliance has been successfully completed.
• RDSO certification is mandatory for metro services to commence, ensuring trains meet Indian standards.
• 14 metro train sets have been received, with a total of 22 expected soon for further testing and operations.
• Services are planned to begin by approximately March 2026, significantly easing traffic for Hinjawadi IT area commuters.

Why It Matters: Pune Metro Line 3 cleared RDSO inspection, targeting March 2026 launch to ease city traffic.