Overview
- Officials say final trials are complete and key systems such as signalling and safety checks have passed.
- The 23.2 km elevated route links the Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar, with about 12 stations planned to open first.
- PMRDA reports the project is over 90% complete, and certification reviews are in progress before passenger service begins.
- PMRDA commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari inspected works and told contractors to speed finishing tasks without lowering safety or quality.
- The PPP project costs about Rs 8,313 crore and is expected to cut commute times and ease road congestion for thousands of IT workers.