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Pune Metro to Link Nigdi–Chakan via Wakad, Pimple Saudagar
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 04:40 PM
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Pune Metro authorities have announced a new line that will connect Nigdi and Chakan, passing through the rapidly developing areas of Wakad and Pimple Saudagar in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The expansion aims to improve connectivity for commuters in the western suburbs of Pune.
The Pune Metro project has unveiled plans for a new corridor that will run between Nigdi and Chakan, two important nodes in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. The proposed route will traverse the bustling localities of Wakad and Pimple Saudagar, which have seen rapid residential and commercial growth in recent years.
According to the announcement, the new line is part of the city’s broader strategy to extend metro coverage to the outer suburbs and reduce traffic congestion on major arterial roads. The corridor is expected to serve thousands of daily commuters, providing a faster and more reliable alternative to road transport.
While detailed feasibility studies and route alignment drawings are still pending, the project has already attracted attention from local businesses and residents who anticipate improved accessibility and potential rise in property values along the line.
Officials have indicated that the project will be executed in phases, with the first phase likely to cover the segment from Nigdi to Pimple Saudagar, followed by extensions to Chakan. The timeline for construction and operational launch has not yet been finalized.
According to the announcement, the new line is part of the city’s broader strategy to extend metro coverage to the outer suburbs and reduce traffic congestion on major arterial roads. The corridor is expected to serve thousands of daily commuters, providing a faster and more reliable alternative to road transport.
While detailed feasibility studies and route alignment drawings are still pending, the project has already attracted attention from local businesses and residents who anticipate improved accessibility and potential rise in property values along the line.
Officials have indicated that the project will be executed in phases, with the first phase likely to cover the segment from Nigdi to Pimple Saudagar, followed by extensions to Chakan. The timeline for construction and operational launch has not yet been finalized.