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Kasba Peth metro station

Coordinates: 18°31′16″N 73°51′34″E / 18.52122°N 73.85953°E / 18.52122; 73.85953
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Kasba Peth
logo of Pune Metro Pune Metro station
General information
LocationKasba Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411011
Coordinates18°31′16″N 73°51′34″E / 18.52122°N 73.85953°E / 18.52122; 73.85953
Owned byMaharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO)
Operated byPune Metro
Line(s)Purple Line
PlatformsIsland platform
Platform-1 → Swargate
Platform-2 → PCMC Bhavan
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double track
Platform levels2
AccessibleYes Disabled access
Other information
Station codeBPO
History
Opened29 September 2024; 58 days ago (2024-09-29)
Electrified25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Services
Preceding station logo of Pune Metro Pune Metro Following station
Civil Court
towards PCMC Bhavan
Purple Line Mandai
towards Swargate
Location
Map

Kasba Peth is an underground southern terminal metro station on the north–south corridor of the Purple Line of Pune Metro in Pune, India. The station was opened on 29 September 2024 as the final extension of Pune Metro Phase I.[1] During the planning phase, this facility was officially designated as Budhwar Peth metro station. However, it was renamed as Kasba Peth metro station due to its location in Kasba Peth.[2]

The proposed location of the underground station was met with protests from the residents of Kasba Peth. They wanted the station to be shifted as it would displace the inhabitants and affect the historical structures in the area.[3] Some also believed that there was no need for a station in Kasba Peth as the Civil Court and Mandai stations were nearby, further adding that it is mainly a residential area with little commercial activity.[4] The people also considered voting boycott at the 2019 Indian general election as their voice was not being heard.[5] After a year–long resistance by the localites, MahaMetro accepted their demand and the station was shifted to the land allocated for the Dadoji Konddev Primary School.[6]

The tunneling work for the station began from Civil Court as well Swargate. Two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) were deployed from Civil Court side which reached Kasba Peth in July 2021 after digging below the Mutha River.[7][8] The third TBM from Swargate side completed its breakthrough at Kasba Peth in June 2022.[9] Along with the construction of the train station, a pedestrian subway was also built from Sattoti Chowk to connect with the metro facility.[10]

Station layout

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Kasba Peth track layout
P2
P1
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
G Street level Exit/ Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 1
Southbound
Towards → Swargate
Next Station: Mandai
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 2
Westbound
Towards ← PCMC Bhavan
Next Station: Civil Court

Entry/Exit

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "PM to inaugurate Pune Metro section of District Court to Swargate". pib.gov.in. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ More, Manoj (5 September 2024). "Names of Bhosari, Budhwar Peth and Mangalwar Peth Metro stations to be changed". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ Dastane, Sarang (28 December 2018). "Residents protest against Kasba Peth Metro station". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Kasba Peth Metro station plan comes under fire". The Times of India. 4 March 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Kasba Peth residents may boycott Lok Sabha polls". The Times of India. 14 April 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  6. ^ Dedgaonkar, Supriya (9 June 2019). "Kasba Peth residents have the last word on Metro project". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  7. ^ Dastane, Sarang (20 June 2021). "Pune: Tunnel-boring machines set to reach Kasba Peth Metro site". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Pune Metro's TBM S79 Records Breakthrough at Budhwar Peth". The Metro Rail Guy. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Tata's TBM S79 Records Pune Metro's Final Breakthrough". The Metro Rail Guy. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  10. ^ Paraste, Gunwanti (12 July 2023). "Pune Metro: Know Traffic Diversion Details At Kasba Peth As Construction Begins For Pedestrian Subway". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
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