Shivaji Nagar metro station (Pune)

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Shivajinagar
Pune Metro station
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General information
Location Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Coordinates 18°31′58″N73°50′58″E / 18.53269°N 73.84955°E / 18.53269; 73.84955
Owned by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO)
Operated by Pune Metro
Line(s) Purple Line
Platforms Island platform
Platform-1 → Civil Court
Platform-2 → PCMC Bhavan
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Wheelchair symbol.svg
History
Opened1 August 2023;8 months ago (2023-08-01)
Electrified 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station Pune Metro Following station
Bopodi
towards PCMC Bhavan
Purple Line Civil Court
Terminus
Location
Shivaji Nagar metro station (Pune)

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
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to Bopodi **
P2
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P1
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Station with two tracks and one Island platform** Skipping Range Hills and Khadki metro stations
GStreet levelExit/ Entrance
MMezzanineFare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
PPlatform 1
Southbound
Towards → Civil Court Change at the next station for Aqua Line
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Wheelchair symbol.svg
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← PCMC Bhavan next station is Bopadi

Entry/Exit

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