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Press Release03 November 2026Siemens MobilityMunich
Pune Metro: India’s Public-Private Partnership Metro Rail Project Commences Passenger Operations
Pune Metro Line 3 halves travel time between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, making daily commutes faster, more efficient, and reliable. Photo source: Siemens Mobility
Siemens, together with TRIL Urban
Transport Private Limited (a Tata Group company), and other partners, has
successfully delivered Pune Metro Line 3, which commenced commercial passenger
operations following its official inauguration. Prime Minister Modi personally
inaugurated the project via a virtual live broadcast. This metro rail
initiative was developed as Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under
India’s New Metro Rail Policy, which Siemens along with Tata provided capital
support for. Siemens delivered a fully integrated turnkey solution, featuring
its industry-leading Trainguard MT Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
signaling system and complete electrification infrastructure. The Pune Metro
project further included depot equipment, system integration, and comprehensive
project management, backed by a 10-year full-service maintenance contract for
the signaling and electrification systems. These innovations ensure
intelligent, safe, and reliable operations, improving connectivity and reducing
travel times by up to 50%.
“The inauguration of Pune Metro Line 3 marks a proud
milestone for this prestigious turnkey project, and Siemens is honored to have
partnered with the Tata Group to bring it to life. The new metro line will
significantly enhance the quality of life for Pune's citizens and transform
their everyday journeys,” said
Léon Soulier, Executive Vice President
Turnkey Business at Siemens Mobility. “By combining our strong integration
and project management capabilities with our advanced core technologies—such as
our state-of-the-art CBTC system—we are enabling a reduction in travel time by
nearly 50% for commuters. This delivers faster, safer, and more reliable
connectivity across one of Pune’s busiest corridors, reflecting India’s strong
commitment to sustainable and efficient public transportation solutions for its
growing population."
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority awarded
the concession to the Tata-Siemens JV to develop Metro Line 3, connecting
Hinjewadi, Pune’s thriving IT hub, to Shivajinagar, a central mobility hub. The
execution of the 23-kilometer elevated corridor features 23 stations, 1 depot,
and 22 trains. The line is designed as a GoA2 (Grade of Automation 2) system, enabling
semi-automated operations for enhance reliability and efficiency while
maintaining the highest safety standards. Notably, the system is future-ready,
with the flexibility to be upgraded to a fully automated GoA4 configuration.
Siemens, as part of the JV is delivering a wide range of
advanced technologies. This includes its state-of-the-art Communications-Based
Train Control (CBTC) system, Trainguard MT, which allows high-frequency
operations, maximizes throughput, and ensures safe and efficient train movements.
The advanced signaling technology supports real-time monitoring and automated
train operation, further reducing headways and increasing overall reliability.
In addition to signaling, Siemens is providing a
comprehensive package comprising electrification, telecom systems (data
backbone, TETRA train radio, telephones, CCTV, and access control), a digital
station manager, depot workshop equipment, and overall system integration. The
750V DC third-rail electrification system provides an efficient and reliable
power supply across the corridor while minimizing the visual footprint of the
infrastructure.
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