Keolis Awarded Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line) Operation

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Introduction

Keolis has been awarded a 10-year contract by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), a Tata-Siemens consortium, to operate Pune metro Line 3 (Pink Line), a 23 km elevated line with 23 stations currently under construction, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar.

Project Overview

The Pune metro Line 3, also known as the Maan Hinjawadi Shivajinagar metro line, will connect the IT hub of Hinjewadi with the business and commercial district of Shivajinagar. The line is fully elevated and spans 23 km, featuring 23 stations. The location is in the state of Maharashtra, in the south-west of Mumbai. The city of Pune is home to 8 million inhabitants.

Operational Scope

Keolis will be responsible for mobilizing and preparing to operate the line according to agreed timelines. The company will maintain the 22 trains supplied by Alstom, the 23 stations, and the ticketing system for a period of ten years. The trains on Line 3 will be driven exclusively by women. Approximately 100 female Train Pilots are planned to be recruited and trained.

Economic and Social Impact

Line 3 is designed to alleviate travel difficulties and stimulate economic activities along its route. The line will drastically reduce travel time between the Central business district of Shivajinagar and the IT hub in Hinjewadi, where approximately 139 companies are located. This corridor is also experiencing substantial residential developments, contributing to road congestion and connectivity issues.

Project Development and Funding

The contract to build the line was awarded by the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) to a consortium of TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TATA Group) and Siemens Project Ventures GMBH under the new Metro Policy 2017 in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), a special purpose company, is responsible for developing, constructing, financing, operating, and ultimately transferring the project over a concession period of 35 years, which includes the construction phase.

Conclusion

Keolis will operate Pune metro Line 3, a 23 km elevated line with 23 stations, for 10 years, managing trains, stations, and ticketing. The project aims to improve transportation in Pune, connecting Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, with trains operated exclusively by women. The project is developed by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) under a 35-year concession.

Company Summary

Keolis: Awarded a 10-year contract to operate Pune metro Line 3.

Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL): A Tata-Siemens consortium, responsible for the development, construction, financing, operation, and transfer of the project.

Alstom: The supplier of the 22 trains for Line 3.

TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited (TATA Group): Part of the consortium that was awarded the contract to build the line.

Siemens Project Ventures GMBH: Part of the consortium that was awarded the contract to build the line.

Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA): Awarded the contract to build the line.

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