Pune: CMRS Gives Green Signal For Metro Service From Ruby Hall To Ramwadi Stretch On Line-2

The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) has approved the commencement of operations for the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch of Pune Metro Line-2.

Last month, the CMRS finished inspecting this eagerly awaited section and had sought compliance with minor observations before granting approval for commercial operations.

It's not clear if passengers have to wait for an official opening to use the service. If the state government tells Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (MahaMetro) to do so, people might be able to ride the metro to Ramwadi within the next two days.

The first phase of the Pune Metro rail project consists of two corridors, north-south corridor (Purple line) and east-west corridor (Aqua line), with a total length of 33.1 km and 30 stations.

The north-south corridor stretching 17.4 km from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to Swargate, featuring 14 stations (nine elevated and five underground), passes through the industrial area of Pimpri-Chinchwad and further into old Peth areas of the Pune city.

Currently, this line is operational from Pimpri to Civil Court. The pending segment from Civil Court to Swargate, about 3.7 km, is expected to be inaugurated in March.

Likewise, the fully-elevated corridor extending from Vanaz in the west to Ramwadi in the east, covers a distance of 15.7 km and encompasses 16 stations.

Presently, this line is in operation from Vanaz to Ruby Clinic, with the remaining 5.5-km stretch from Ruby Clinic to Ramwadi preparing for inauguration.

On completion, the two corridors will provide a seamless travel experience from Vanaz to Ramwadi and PCMC to Swargate — extending the Metro's total run to 33.1 km, from the current 24 km.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the previous phases of the Metro. So, it's anticipated that when he visits the city, he'll also inaugurate the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch.