Indian Railways News - PMRC/Pune Metro Rly Zone

Pune Metro saw its highest-ever passenger footfall and revenue on September 17th, the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi. A total of 346,633 passengers used the Metro, generating approximately Rs 55 lakh in revenue. The Metro operated for 24 hours, from 6 am on September 17th to 6 am on September...
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18th, due to the expected high volume of passengers. The Vanaz to Ramwadi route had the most passengers (253,790), followed by the Pimpri-Chinchwad to Civil Court route (92,843). The Civil Court to Swargate route is scheduled to open by the end of September. Throughout the ten-day Ganesh festival, Pune Metro extended its service hours, operating until 2 am on the final days. September 14th saw the previous highest footfall at 243,435 passengers.

Pune Metro will be offering a 24-hour service from 6:00 AM on September 17, 2024, until 6:00 AM on September 18, 2024, to accommodate passengers during Anant Chaturdashi. This extended service will allow commuters to travel conveniently during the Ganesh Visarjan procession. From September 18 onwards, the Metro will revert to...
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its regular schedule, operating from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. To ensure the safety of the Ganesh Visarjan procession, Pune Police have implemented extensive security measures, deploying over 7,000 personnel across the city. The use of flammable substances and firecrackers during the procession has been banned. The 'My Safe Pune' app has been launched by the police to provide real-time updates and assistance to the public.

The Pune Metro achieved a record high of 243,435 passengers on September 14th, surpassing the previous record set on June 30th. This surge in ridership was driven by the Ganpati festivities, extended metro services, and police permission for speakers until midnight. The extended metro services, particularly between Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune, facilitated...
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travel to Ganesh pandals, leading to increased ridership. The PMC metro station recorded the highest footfall with 41,475 passengers, followed by PCMC with 39,682. The record-breaking ridership generated a total revenue of ₹2,973,589. Line 1 (PCMC to District Court) and line 2 (Vanaz to Ramwadi) transported 94,848 and 148,587 passengers, respectively. The Pune Metro is expected to break the record again on September 18th during the 10th day of Ganesh immersion with 24-hour service from 6 am on September 17th to 6 am on September 18th.

On September 14th, Pune Metro saw a record-breaking number of passengers, reaching nearly two lakh, due to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The rush began in the afternoon, with metro coaches filled to capacity and stations bustling with activity. The Vanaz to Shivajinagar Court route saw the highest passenger traffic, at...
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around 60%. Passengers utilized the metro to reach the central Ganesh festival zones, avoiding parking hassles. To accommodate the surge, metro services were extended until midnight. On September 15th, services will continue until midnight and possibly beyond, depending on passenger flow. On September 17th, the metro will run continuously from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 18th to accommodate Ganesh Visarjan processions.