India, June 25 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, greenlighting two elevated corridors with 13 stations across a 12.75 km stretch at an estimated cost of Rs.3,626.24 crore. The decision, taken during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant step forward in enhancing Pune's urban transport network.

The two new corridors-Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi-are planned as extensions of the Vanaz-Ramwadi line developed under Phase 1. These corridors will pass through fast-developing suburbs like Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi, and Wagholi, significantly improving east-west mass transit in the city.

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