New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod for the Pune Metro rail network expansion, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 26 November.

According to an official release from the Centre, the latest approval makes way for the Pune Metro network to expand beyond the 100-km milestone, and is a "significant step towards a modern, integrated and sustainable urban transit system".

This is the second major project approved under Phase-2 of the Pune Metro. Earlier, Line 2A for the Vanaz-Chandani Chowk route, and Line 2B for the Ramwadi-Wagholi/Vitthalwadi route, was approved.

As per the release, the newly approved lines are Line 4 and Line 4A under Phase-2 o...