Ganeshotsav 2025: Pune Metro to Extend Services Until 2 AM
Pune Metro will extend its services to operate until 2 AM from August 30 to September 5, 2025, to accommodate the large number of devotees during Ganeshotsav. The metro will also run continuously for 41 hours on Anant Chaturdashi.
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Ganeshotsav, recognized as a state festival by the Maharashtra government, draws lakhs of devotees to Pune every year. The newly inaugurated underground metro route from District Court to Swargate—which includes District Court, Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate stations—covers the heart of the city where many prominent Ganpati Mandals are located. Officials said the move will help citizens avoid traffic jams and reach mandals directly and safely.
According to the revised schedule, Pune Metro services will run as follows:
27 to 29 August 2025: Regular timings, 6 am to 11 pm.
30 August to 5 September 2025: Extended timings, 6 am to 2 am.
6 to 7 September 2025 (Anant Chaturdashi): Continuous service for 41 hours, from 6 am on September 6 to 11 pm on September 7.
Pune Metro officials said the decision aims to provide maximum convenience to citizens and ease travel for devotees visiting central Pune’s Ganesh mandals.
Normal services will resume on 8 September 2025. Authorities have appealed to devotees to make full use of the metro service during Ganeshotsav and Maharashtra Rajyotsav celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Pune Metro extend its services during Ganeshotsav 2025?
Pune Metro will extend its services to operate until 2 AM from August 30 to September 5, 2025.
What is the special service on Anant Chaturdashi?
On Anant Chaturdashi, Pune Metro will run continuously for 41 hours, from 6 am on September 6 to 11 pm on September 7, 2025.
Which stations are part of the new underground metro route?
The new underground metro route from District Court to Swargate includes the stations: District Court, Kasba Peth, Mandai, and Swargate.
Why is the metro service being extended?
The metro service is being extended to help citizens avoid traffic jams and reach Ganpati Mandals directly and safely during the Ganeshotsav festival.
When will the normal services resume after Ganeshotsav?
Normal services will resume on 8 September 2025.
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