The 23.3km corridor has received commissioner of metro railway safety (CMRS) clearance for 17 of its 23 stations
“We launched the online Unclog Hinjawadi IT Park petition in June 2025, which garnered 39,000 signatures in 40 days. He said IT employees had also worked with civic and police authorities to improve traffic movement in Hinjewadi following a meeting with the chief minister in July 2025.
Its inauguration at the earliest is important to encourage greater use of public transport,” Londhe said. The Metro is a crucial public transport link that can ease congestion and improve connectivity for IT employees.
Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 online on Nov 3, with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis attending the programme in the city, Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) officials confirmed on Monday. Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari said, “We have been told to keep everything ready for Nov 3. Mahametro will also have a ground breaking ceremony of their phase 2 here, officials added. Sachin Londhe, president of the Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation, said IT employees had been following up with PMRDA and metro authorities since July 2025 but had yet to receive a positive response to their concerns.
Officials said the function will be held at Balewadi stadium. Seventeen stations are expected to open for passenger services. PM will join online for the event, with chief minister and other dignitaries to be present at the venue.