Pune Metro services will run from 6 am to 11 pm on Sunday, November 8, during Lakshmi Pujan, reversing an earlier decision to close the network at 8 pm and giving passengers access to the regular operating schedule during Diwali.
The Pune Metro administration announced the change on November 7. The revised timing means services will continue until 11 pm instead of ending at 8 pm as previously communicated for Sunday. The decision allows passengers to use the metro during the usual evening operating period on the festival day.
The extension is relevant for residents travelling across Pune during Diwali, when journeys may continue into the evening for family visits, shopping and festival-related activities. The announcement also provides passengers with a clear update before the revised schedule takes effect.
According to the report, regular Pune Metro services will begin at 6 am and continue until 11 pm on November 8. No additional route changes, frequency details or changes to station operations were specified in the announcement. Passengers will therefore need to refer to official metro communication for any further operational instructions.
Alongside the timing revision, Pune Metro authorities have appealed to citizens not to burst firecrackers near metro viaducts and elevated corridors. The administration said public cooperation was necessary to ensure the safe and smooth operation of services during the Diwali celebrations.
The appeal highlights an operational safety issue associated with festival activity around elevated transport infrastructure. Firecrackers used near viaducts and metro corridors could create safety concerns for passengers, staff and ongoing train operations, although the announcement did not specify any particular incident or disruption.
The extended service is a change from the earlier schedule and applies specifically to Sunday, November 8, on the occasion of Lakshmi Pujan. The reported operating window is 6 am to 11 pm, matching the regular timing cited by the Pune Metro administration. Further changes or passenger advisories will depend on subsequent communication from the metro authorities.
