Women drivers, solar power: What makes Pune Metro's Pink Line special
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pune Metro's Pink Line, a 23.2-km corridor designed to improve urban mobility. The project emphasizes sustainability and inclusivity, featuring solar power integration and a workforce of women drivers.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is a key driver of economic growth and urban planning in rapidly expanding Indian cities like Pune.
On November 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Pune Metro projects worth around Rs 21,800 crore.The project he inaugurated was Line 3 of Pune Metro, popularly known as the Pink Line. Built at a cost of approximately Rs 8,300 crore, the 23.2-km corridor connects Maan, on Pune's northwestern outskirts, with the District Court Metro station in Shivajinagar, central Pune. Also known as Civil Court station, it serves as an interchange with Line 1 (Purple Line) and Line 2 (Aqua Line), connecting passengers to other parts of the Metro network.PM Modi described the Pink Line as "so special".
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