India, Sept. 10 -- Pune Metro will extend operating hours and increase train frequency during Ganeshotsav to handle the expected surge in passenger traffic to central Pune.

The special schedule will be in force from September 14 to 26, with trains running every five minutes during peak hours. Services will operate from 6 am to 11 pm from September 14 to 16, and until 2 am from September 17 to 24.

On Anant Chaturdashi, September 25, the Metro will run continuously from 6 am on September 25 to 11 pm on September 26, providing 41 hours of uninterrupted service. Regular timings will resume on September 27.

To manage crowds, commuters heading towards the Peth areas on Line 1 have been advised to alight at Kasba Peth. Those travelling on Lin...