Nagpur: Metro rides are getting longer and reaching farther—Nagpur Metro is making serious progress in 2026! With Phase 2 piers nearly half done (684 out of 1,514 completed as of late January), viaducts rising fast on key corridors, and talks of Phase 3 expansions to Butibori MIDC and New Nagpur, the network is set to change how we commute. No big budget mention in the Union Budget this year, but MahaMetro is pushing ahead with structural milestones and tenders. Here's the latest on routes, progress, timelines, and what it means for daily life in the Orange City—especially with all the new jobs coming from industrial projects.

Phase 2 Progress: Where We Stand in 2026

Phase 2 adds 43.8 km with 30+ stations, extending to Kanhan (north), Butibori MIDC (south), Transport Nagar (east), and Hingna (west). Key updates:

• Piers Milestone: 45% overall done—Automotive Square-Kanhan at 65% (302/466 piers), strongest progress.
• Viaduct Spans: Automotive Square-Kanhan leads with 140 spans (31%), while Khapri-Butibori lags at 4% but catching up.
• Stations: Work started at 28 of 32 sites—piling and foundations moving quickly.
• Other Corridors: Lokmanya Nagar-Hingna at 11-59% on sections, Prajapati Nagar-Transport Nagar advancing steadily.

Target completion is November 2027, but experts say full ops might stretch to 2028-end. Daily ridership surges (like 346% at Airport station) show demand is there!

Phase 3 Buzz: Bigger Expansions Ahead

Phase 3 could be massive—70+ km proposed, including deeper into Butibori MIDC (+5 km beyond current plans) and routes to New Nagpur township. DPR tenders are out, with focus on industrial/residential links. This would connect satellite areas, ease traffic for workers, and boost growth in emerging zones.

How has the metro changed your routine already? Excited for Phase 2 extensions or Phase 3 dreams? Comment below—let's discuss! Bookmark NagpurMail.in for metro alerts, route maps, and Nagpur infra news. Faster rides ahead! 🚇🏙️