In Pics: Pune's Yerwada Metro Station Opens Today; Will Operate Between Vanaz & Ramwadi

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The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) will commence operations at Yerawada Metro Station on Wednesday, 21st August.

Yerwada Metro Rail

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The Yerawada station's facade is inspired by the historic Dandi March, symbolising an important chapter in India's freedom movement.

Dandi March Facade

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Maha-Metro's managing director, Shravan Hardikar, expressed delight in the opening of Yerawada Metro Station, which will provide convenient public transport for citizens of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Convenient Mode Of Transport

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The station's operation marks the full operational status of Line 2, connecting Vanaz to Ramwadi.

Vanaz To Ramwadi

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On 6th March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi stretch.

PM Modi Inaugurates

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At the time, work on one entry-exit point of Yerawada metro station adjacent to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Kalas Dhanori ward office had been completed.

Entry-Exit Point

However, the other entry-exit point of Yerawada station would have to be redone as locals alleged that the staircase was causing traffic congestion on Ahmednagar Road.

Traffic Complaints

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Yerawada is one of the important stations on the 5.5-km stretch between Ruby Hall Clinic and Ramwadi, as passengers had to use the Bund Garden station half a kilometre away.

Important New Station

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Will you be using this metro service anytime soon?

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