Pune: PMC Advances Wakad–Katraj–Shewalewadi Metro Corridor Proposal to Feasibility Stage

Pune, 4th March 2026: In response to mounting traffic congestion and growing commuter demand, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has advanced the initial administrative process for the proposed Wakad–Katraj–Shewalewadi Metro corridor.

The civic body’s project department has formally communicated with Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro), laying down the procedural roadmap required before a Detailed Project Report (DPR) can be undertaken.

The development follows persistent representations from public representatives and residents urging authorities to fast-track planning for the corridor, which is expected to serve several rapidly urbanising pockets of the city.

Officials confirmed that while Maha-Metro had earlier sought clarity regarding the preparation of the DPR, the municipal administration has decided that the proposal must first undergo scrutiny under Pune’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP). Since the CMP already incorporates multiple metro lines, bus systems, and multimodal transport initiatives, authorities have stressed that the new corridor must justify its inclusion through a structured assessment covering:

- Strategic necessity of the proposed alignment - Estimated passenger footfall and long-term ridership trends - Engineering and alignment feasibility - Financial sustainability and funding implications

The project will move forward only if it satisfies these parameters within the broader mobility framework.

DPR Preparation Conditional on Feasibility Outcome

If the corridor receives a positive feasibility clearance, the next stage will involve detailed field surveys, technical investigations, and route-level planning. These steps would ultimately culminate in the preparation of the DPR.

Wakad, Katraj, and Shewalewadi have witnessed accelerated residential expansion, growing IT presence, and increased population density over the past decade. Transport planners believe that improved rail-based connectivity across these nodes could substantially ease pressure on key arterial roads.

For now, however, the proposal remains at the evaluation stage. Civic officials have clarified that the final decision will depend entirely on findings under the Comprehensive Mobility Plan, making the forthcoming assessment crucial to the future of the metro corridor.