Pune Metro Phase-2: Lines 4 and 4A approved
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What happened
- The Cabinet approved Lines 4 (Kharadi-Hadapsar-Swargate-Khadakwasla) and 4A (Nal Stop-Warje-Manik Baug) of Pune Metro Phase-2: 31.636 km, 28 elevated stations, ₹9,857.85 crore, five years [PIB].
- Funding is shared by the Centre, Maharashtra and bilateral/multilateral lenders [PIB].
Background
- Lines 4 and 4A link with Line 2 at Kharadi Bypass and Nal Stop, and Line 1 at Swargate [PIB].
Why it matters
- Ridership depends on last-mile links; integration with buses decides success.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-26): the Cabinet approved Lines 4 (Kharadi-Hadapsar-Swargate-Khadakwasla) and 4A (Nal Stop-Warje-Manik Baug) of Pune Metro Phase-2: 31.636 km, 28 elevated stations, ₹9,857.85 crore, five years.
- Ridership depends on last-mile links; integration with buses decides success.
Quotable data pointThe Cabinet approved Lines 4 (Kharadi-Hadapsar-Swargate-Khadakwasla) and 4A (Nal Stop-Warje-Manik Baug) of Pune Metro Phase-2: 31.636 km, 28 elevated stations, ₹9,857.85 crore, five years.
PIB: Cabinet: Pune Metro Phase-2, 26 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: urban transport.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Length of Lines 4 and 4A
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Estimated cost
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Number of stations
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Cabinet: Pune Metro Phase-2, 26 Nov 2025
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