Pune: Deputy Chief of Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the government was considering extending Metro Pune to Katraj, Wagholi, Hadapansar, Chandni Chowk, and Nigdi as part of his plan to strengthen public transportation in the city.
Pawar – Also the district guardian minister – said the government would heat the project adequately.
Pomar on Friday marked the official metro trial running with a stretch of three kilometers between Venaz Depot and the ideal colony station in PAUD Road.
This section is part of the Vanz-Ramwadi route which is elevated by 14 km.
Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council of Neelam Gorhe and Mayor of Muralidhar Mohol was present on that occasion.
“The extension of the Katraj will be underground because the elevated route is not feasible.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) must lead and provide proposals needed by sanctions.
I have discussed a proposal with the Mayor.
The union government will not provide more funds for this project because it is The extension of the existing corridor.
Similar steps have been taken for the extension of the Pimpri to Nigdi, “said Pawar.
Pawar shows projects such as Metro are executed by contributions from the government and state governments and local civil bodies.
“The state government will contribute to its shares to complete the Metro work and issue permits needed to avoid delays,” said Deputy Minister of Chief.
Deputy Ministerial Minister said the city was growing rapidly and there was a need to provide effective services for better trips.
About 60% of the ongoing Metro project work has been completed so far.
The remaining work is expected to be finished earlier.
Mayor Mohol said that PMC had planned a high-capacity transit mass project (HCMTR) in the city to improve the traffic movement.
“Options can be explored to introduce Metro Neo services in HCMTR to strengthen public transportation.
The Government Government has provided ahead for Metro projects in Nashik and other cities,” said Mohol.
Meanwhile, Mahametro officials said they were looking forward to resolving the trial on the parts of the Metro Priority route at the end of 2021 and started commercial services.
“We have conducted a trial at Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) -dapodi route and similar checks have begun on the stretch of Vanz-garage.
We want to start in 2021,” said Mahametro Managing Director Brijesh Dixit.
Officials said the trial would continue for several days.
Various technical and safety parameters will be checked, in addition to aligning tracks, platforms, overhead traction and signaling equipment, “said an official.