Hinjewadi metro line carries 2.65 lakh passengers in first eight days despite Diwali holidays

Pune, November 14, 2026: Pune Metro's Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor (Line 3) has drawn a good response in its opening week. Attendance at Hinjewadi offices was low because of the Diwali holidays, yet 2.65 lakh passengers travelled on the corridor.

The 23-station Pink Line was inaugurated last week by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Regular passenger service began on November 4. Of the 23 stations, 17 are operational, which means six are yet to open. Even so, reaching Hinjewadi from different parts of the city is now easier than before.

The daily figures show that the highest ridership, 48,679, came on the first day, November 4. It was followed by 40,329 on November 5, 34,647 on November 6 and 34,143 on November 7. The lowest figure, 18,908, was recorded on November 8. Then came 32,179 on November 9, 30,691 on November 10 and 26,074 on November 11. In all, 2,65,650 passengers travelled on the corridor in eight days.

Officials of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) said the response was good, particularly because many Hinjewadi offices were shut or ran with reduced staff during the Diwali holidays. They expect ridership to rise considerably from next week, when offices reopen with their regular staff.

PMRDA Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan said: "About 50,000 passengers travelled by metro on the first day after the inauguration. Even during the Diwali holidays, the corridor had 30,000 to 35,000 passengers a day on most days. The response has been good, and many people are also travelling to experience the new metro service. When Hinjewadi offices start at full capacity, we expect a considerable increase in ridership."