Maha-Metro to execute Swargate-Loni Kalbhor, Saswad Lines instead of PMRDA
Hindustan TimesThe state government has asked Maharashtra Metrorail Corporation Limited to execute Swargate to Loni Kalbhor and Saswad extensions. Earlier, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority had submitted a feasibility report for extending metro lines from Shivajinagar to Loni Kalbhor and Pulgate to Swargate. Maha-Metro will handle the construction of all these elevated metro lines.” “PMRDA had planned to extend the Shivajinagar line up to Loni Kalbhor to Hadapsar and an additional spur line to Pulgate to Swargate However, Maha-Metro’s proposed extensions will cover more areas and serve a larger population. Considering this, the state government decided to allow Maha-Metro to execute the Swargate to Loni Kalbhor line to better connect more areas and people,” said Hardikar. Atul Gadgil, director of Maha-Metro, said, “The state government approved the Swargate to Loni Kalbhor and Saswad metro lines in the last cabinet meeting.