Shivaji_Nagar_(Pune)_metro_station

Shivaji Nagar metro station (Pune)

Shivaji Nagar metro station (Pune)

Pune Metro's Purple Line metro station

Shivajinagar is an underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Pune Metro in Pune, India. The station was opened on 1 August 2023 as an extension of Pune Metro Phase I.[1] Currently Purple Line is operational between PCMC and Civil Court. This station will serve as an interchange for Line 3 of Pune Metro which will operate from Civil Court to Megapolis Circle.[2]

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The station contains 5 lifts, 12 escalators and a tunnel ventilation system. Its exterior is inspired by a fort from the era of Shivaji Maharaj, whereas the interior features elements from the Peshwa era. Two subways have been proposed to connect the metro station with Shivajinagar railway station and University Road.[3][4] The work on Line 3 from Shivajinagar to Hinjewadi is being executed under a public–private partnership model with Tata Group and Siemens.[5] It is expected to be fully operational from April 2025.[6]

Station layout

Shivaji Nagar track layout
Legend
to Bopodi **
P2
P1
to Civil Court Aqua Line
Station with two tracks and one Island platform** Skipping Range Hills and Khadki metro stations
G Street level Exit/ Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 1
Southbound		 Towards → Civil Court Change at the next station for Aqua Line
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 2
Westbound		 Towards ← PCMC Bhavan next station is Bopadi

Entry/Exit

  • Interior of the station is inspired by traditional Maratha and Peshwa architecture

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "PM to flag off metro trains marking inauguration of completed sections of Pune Metro". pib.gov.in. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  2. [2]
    Gadkari, Siddharth (27 July 2023). "It's official, PM to open Pune Metro service on two sections on Aug 1". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Pune: Shivajinagar station will be first to get ready on underground Metro route". The Times of India. 11 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  4. [4]
    Kadhao, Oshwin (27 April 2023). "Shivaji Nagar Metro station chugs into national record – 33.1m deep down". punemirror.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  5. [5]
    "Tata, Siemens join hands to develop Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor". Hindustan Times. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  6. [6]
    Nambiar, Nisha (30 August 2022). "Pune: April 2025 deadline to complete Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
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