Mumbai Metro – Opening A New Chapter in the Intracity Communication of Mumbai
Mumbai Metro - Opening A New Chapter in the Intracity Communication of Mumbai
Mumbai, adorably called the “Maximum City” by many, never ceases to push its limits and attract businesses and individuals alike to flock in large numbers for prosperity. As a significant contributor to the country’s GDP, the city endured massive intra-city movements by daily commuters, jostling through overcrowded local trains and buses. Sluggish communication from the overdependence on the conventional surface transport system wasn’t in line with Mumbai’s aspiration to compete with major business and financial hubs in the world. The city urgently needed a Mass Rapid Transport system to meet the increasingly demanding need to bolster its communication infrastructure with a fast, comfortable, and less polluting mass transport option. In 2004, MMRDA decided to go for the Mumbai Metro project and approved the master plan in the following year for a 118 km. Metro Rail network. However, it took nine long years for the Mumbaikars to get their first Metro line started on 8th June 2014, due to reasons best known to the ministers and leaders of the then Congress-NCP coalition government. In contrast, the expansion of the Mumbai Metro was rapid at the hands of the Devendra Fadnavis government, which came to power at the end of 2014. As of today, the Mumbai Metro has four operational lines, with construction for six additional lines underway.
2014
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June 2014
Maharashtra's first metro project, Mumbai Metro Line 1, started
Approval for the 11.40 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line-1 project came from the center on 19th August 2004, which led to the establishment of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) in the same year, to monitor the project implementation. However, the state government’s permission for the 1st Metro Line project took another two years, coming in 2006. The project work commenced after two more years, in 2008 and the actual construction began in 2011. On 8 June 2014 Mumbai got its 1st Metro line (Metro 1) inaugurated. A total of Rs 2,356 crore was spent on this project. Earlier, it would take around 71 minutes to cover the distance from Versova to Ghatkopar, but the same distance could now be covered in just 21 minutes, passing through 12 stations at strategic points.
Approval for Metro Line 2, from DN Nagar to Mandalay, Mankhurd Metro
Immediately after becoming the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis approved the Metro Line 2 project on 11 December 2014. The Metro Line 2 project included two main lines i.e. Metro Line 2A (between DN Nagar and Dahisar); and Metro Line 2B (between DN Nagar and Mankhurd).
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2015
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May 2015
Metro Rail Corporation and new account for the implementation of the metro
The state government decided to set up three metro rail corporations in three major cities in Maharashtra – Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation, and Pune Metro Rail Corporation. The projects would be funded mainly by the center and the state, and through loans, with accounts created for each, to deposit the corresponding fund and loan amounts.
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Oct 2015
Cabinet approves Mumbai Metro Routes 2 and 7
For the expansion of the metro routes in Mumbai, the state cabinet approved the first phase of the Dahisar (East) to DN Nagar project on the Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route of Metro Line 2 and the Andheri East to Dahisar East project on the Metro Line 7. A total cost of Rs 12,618 crore was approved for these two projects. The Mumbai Metro Line 2 A, between Dahisar East and DN Nagar, was estimated at Rs 6,410 crore, while the cost for the Andheri-East Dahisar East project on Mumbai Metro Line 7 was expected to be around Rs. 6,208 crore.
Mumbai has to cope with a great volume of daily commuting from early morning till midnight, like no other city in the world. However efficient they might be, the city’s existing public transport system, comprised mainly of the local trains and buses, would often prove insufficient to deal with the rising number of commuters. Besides providing utterly uncomfortable journeys in rush hours, this would routinely result in delays to work and home return for the people. The introduction of the Mumbai Metro and Mono networks while eased the pressure on commuters, added a new element of delay in the form of long queues for buying tickets. Seeing this inconvenience of the people, CM Fadnavis came up with the smart idea of introducing the Integrated Ticketing System to cut down the time people had to spend queuing while traveling between multiple modes of transport. Integrated Ticketing System is a proven method followed in many advanced countries, in which a single ticket allows journeys on different means of transport, eliminating the need for queuing and pressure on the related service facilities. Although the implementation required seamless coordination between different transport entities, it promised a considerable drop in the Mumbaikar’s commuting woes.
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Oct 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Dahisar to Andheri Metro Line project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the 18.6 km Dahisar to Andheri metro line on 11 October 2015. The project was scheduled to be completed in 2019. However, due to delays, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in charge of the project, was given an extended time till April 2021 but was further deferred to December 2022.
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Oct 2015
Approval for implementation of Dahisar East - D.N. Nagar project
To reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai, the state government approved the implementation of the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2 i.e. Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route in the Mumbai Metro Master Plan. A budgetary sanction of Rs 6410 crore was made for the construction of this 18.60 km. metro corridor with 17 stations.
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Oct 2015
Approval for Mumbai Metro Route 7 Andheri - Dahisar route
The state government approved the implementation of another metro corridor, the Mumbai Metro Route 7 between Andheri (East) and Dahisar (East), as proposed in the MMRDA master plan. An estimated Rs 62.0 crore was approved for the same..
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2016
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Mar 2016
3 hectares of land in Aarey Colony was transferred to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for Mumbai Metro Line 3
In the meeting held on 3 February 2016, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project, it was decided to provide 3 hectares of government land in Aarey Colony to the Metro Rail Corporation. This land will be used for rake maintenance depot, workshops, and commercial use.
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Jun 2016
DPR (Detailed Project Report) approved for the Wadala - Ghatkopar - Mulund - Thane - Kasarvadavali route.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPR of the Wadala – Ghatkopar – Mulund – Thane – Kasarvadavali corridor, also called the Mumbai Metro Line 4. An estimated budget of Rs. 14549 was approved for this 32,32 km. Metro Line 4.
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Sep 2016
Mumbai Metro Route 2B and Metro Route 4 projects were approved for implementation by MMRDA
Approval for new Metro projects came in a spurt. Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandalay) and Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali) were green-signaled for implementation in a cabinet meeting held on 27 September 2016. The total cost of the Metro Line 2B and the Metro Line 4 projects were approved at Rs 10,986 crore and Rs 14,549 crore respectively.
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Oct 2016
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Mumbai Metro logo
The Mumbai Metro had its logo, published by CM Devendra Fadnavis, as a symbol for the recognition and identity of this prime infrastructure project.
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Oct 2016
State government approves Mumbai Metro Line 2 DN Nagar - Mandalay route
The state government approved the metro route 2B between D.N. Nagar and Mandalay on the Mumbai Metro Line 2 (Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route), spanning 23.64 km. with 22 stations in total against an estimated cost of Rs.10986 crore.
Government approves Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali route)
The state government approved the Metro Line 4 on the Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali route, spanning 32.32 km. with 32 stations. The cost of this project was estimated to be Rs 14,549 crore, which the state government approved.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met entrepreneurs for funds for Mumbai Metro project
To ensure that the Mumbai Metro project was not delayed due to lack of funds, a keen and committed CM Fadnavis met several business leaders for funds. Looking at his dynamism and the future progress of Mumbai, many companies and executives responded positively to his call for providing funds.
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Sep 2017
The tunnel boring machine used in the Mumbai Metro project for the first time
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis personally visited to watch the tunnel boring operation using the new tunnel boring machine, procured 1st time for the underground tunneling work of the Mumbai Metro at Naya Nagar of the Metro Line 3. It was estimated that 17 of the 700-tonne tunnel boring machines would be required to complete the underground works required for Line 3.
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Oct 2017
The state government approved the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro Line 5
The Mumbai metro network began expanding to cover the farthest of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro 5 route in Thane district got approval in a cabinet meeting. The 23.50 km long route, connecting Bhiwandi and Kalyan areas in the Mumbai metropolitan Region would have a total of 16 stations on the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan route. A total of Rs 8,240 crore was approved for this project.
The state cabinet approved the Swami Samarth Nagar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli Metro route
The detailed project report and its implementation of Metro Route No. 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli) spanning 14.47 km. with 13 stations, were approved in the state cabinet meeting. The total cost of this project was estimated at Rs 6,716 crore, of which the MMRDA would contribute Rs 3,195 crore and the state government Rs 1,820 crore. The rest Rs. 1,700 crore would be obtained through a loan.
Mobile ticketing service launched for Metro Line 1, the first time in the country
Mumbai Metro Line 1 became the first metro in the country with a mobile ticketing facility allowing passengers to buy tickets through a mobile app. For this, the Skip Queue app was launched at a program in Andheri, to help passengers buy one-way or return tickets, or pass on the move without having to queue up at the counters.
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Dec 2017
'Metro Secure App' launched for the safety of metro passengers
The Mumbai Metro administration, under the state government, launched the ‘Metro Secure App’ on 14 December 2017 for the safety of passengers traveling by metro. Through this special app, the passengers would be able to contact the security control room directly in an emergency.
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Dec 2017
MMRDA’s proposal for the Metro Line 5, the Thane - Bhiwandi - Kalyan route got the state’s nod.
The state government approved the Mumbai Metro Line 5 plan presented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority for the Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan route, spanning a distance of 24.9 km. with 17 stations, for a cost of Rs 8416.51 crore.
MMRDA’s plan for the Metro Line 6, the Swami Samanthargar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli route approved by the state government.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s proposed 14.47 km. Metro Line 6 on the Swami Samanthargar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli route with 13 stations for an estimated cost of Rs 6716 crore received the state’s approval.
Extension of Wadala - Kasarwadavali road up to Gaimukh
The proposal for the Metro Line 4 A between Kasarvadavali and Gaimukh as an extension of Line 4 covering the Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali route was approved in the 144th meeting of MMRDA, This will add 2.7 km. extra length with two new stations to the 32.3 km. Line 4 for Rs. 949 crore.
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Jun 2018
51 percent FDI in important projects in the state, including the metro
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave a presentation on sustainable development at the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai and informed investors about important projects in the state, including the Mumbai Metro. He informed that 51 percent of the investment in various running projects in Mumbai and the state was from FDI.
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Aug 2018
Integrated Ticketing got nods from the state and central government
The convenience of using a single ticket or pass for local train, metro, mono, and BEST buses would soon become a reality with approvals received from both CM Fadnavis and the Union Rly. Minister Piyush Goyal. A subsidiary with 50-50 partnerships between the Railways and the state government was proposed for the launch of the integrated ticketing system.
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Sep 2018
MMRDA approves Mumbai Metro 9 and 7A projects
A cabinet meeting approved the 10.41 km. long Metro Line 9 (Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar) and the 3.17 km.Metro 7A (Andheri to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) projects of the MMRDA for an estimated budget of Rs 6,607 crore.
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Sep 2018
33.5 km. underground tunnel work for the Metro Line 3 completed
The work of the 33.5 km long underground tunnel in the Metro Line 3 (Colaba-Bandra-Seepz) project was accomplished using a tunnel boring machine. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present to witness the final phase of the tunnel boring.
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Nov 2018
Extension proposals for Metro Lines 9 and 7 got approvals.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) approved the extension of Metro Route 9 (Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander) and Metro Route 7A (Andheri to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport). The total work of 13.58 km. for Rs. 6607 was granted by the state government.
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Nov 2018
Chief Minister approves Wadala-CSMT Metro Line 11
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPR of the 11.4 km. Mumbai Metro 11, Wadala – CSMT, with 10 stations (2 are above ground and 8 are underground) for an approximate cost of Rs. 8739 crore. Along with this, the Rs. 4476 crore Metro 10 (11.2 km. Gaimukh to Mira Road Shivaji Chowk) and Rs. 4132 crore Metro Line 12 (20.75 km. Kalyan-Dombivli-Taloja route) were also approved.
DPR of Mumbai Metro 10, 11 and 12 approved
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPRs of 3 Metro lines 10, 11 and 12. The Chief Minister also approved the establishment of Metro Operation Corporation Limited, saying this was a historic decision for Mumbaikars.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan and Dahisar-Mira-Bhayander metro rail projects connecting Mumbai’s extended suburbs. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the third phase of the Pune Metro. Central funds for 200 km. metro lines were approved for the state, the PM said.
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2019
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Jan 2019
Approval of Kasarvadavali - Gaimukh extended metro route
The state government approved the 2.66 km. Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh extended Metro Line 4-A project for a cost of Rs 949 crore, based on the revised DPR sent by the MMRDA
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Mar 2019
Approval for circular metro project in Thane
To solve the internal traffic problem in Thane city, Thane Municipal Corporation had earlier sent a proposal for a circular metro project to the state government. That proposal was approved in the state cabinet meeting held on 5 March 2019. After that, the concerned department published the government decision on this approval on 8 March 2019. The 29 km. circular metro rail project has 22 stations, 20 elevated and 2 underground, with a cost of Rs 13,095 crore approved by the state government.
Metro projects in the state declared as 'ambitious urban transport projects'
Various railway department projects to solve the traffic problems in Mumbai and its surroundings should be declared Vital Urban Transport Projects. This was a demand made by the Mumbai Railway Development Corporation to the state government. Accordingly, the state government declared the metro, mono, and other railway projects in the state as Vital Urban Transport Projects.
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Jul 2019
Gaiamukh-Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) Metro approved
The detailed project report of the 9209 km. Mumbai Metro Line 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and the implementation of the same through the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority was approved in a state cabinet meeting for an estimated cost of Rs. 4476 crore
Approval of Wadala-CSMT Metro Line
The detailed project report of the 12.774 km. Metro Line 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and its implementation by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority were approved in the state cabinet meeting for an estimated cost of Rs. 8739 crore. The route will have 10 stations, of which 8 will be underground and 2 will be elevated.
Kalyan – Taloja Metro approved
A cabinet meeting approved the 20.75 km metro project from Kalyan to Taloja by MMRDA, for an estimated Rs. 5865. There will be a total of 17 elevated stations on this route.
Rolling stock model for the Mumbai Metro Aqua line unveiled
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the rolling stock model for Metro Line 3, Mumbai’s sole underground metro connecting Colaba, Bandra, and Seepz, naming this route Aqua Line.
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Sep 2019
Mumbai Metro 10, 11 and 12 routes approved
The state government has approved the Mumbai Metro Line 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road), Mumbai Metro Line 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal and Mumbai Metro Line 12 from Kalyan to Taloja Metro. Metro Route 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) is 9 km long with 4 stations. A total of Rs 4476 crore has been approved for this project.
Metro Route No. 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is 12.77 km long. A total of 10 stations will be constructed for this, of which 8 will be underground. The cost of the project was estimated at Rs 8739 crore. Metro Route 12 from Kalyan to Taloja is 20.75 km long with 17 stations. The cost of this project was estimated at Rs 5865 crore.
Foundation stones were laid for the extension of Mumbai Metro Lines 10, 11, 12, and also for the Metro Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the extension of Mumbai Metro Lines 10, 11, and 12 to further the Mumbai Metro’s reach. On the same visit, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the 32-storey Metro Bhavan and the Metro station at Bandongri.
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Nov 2019
Aarey Car Shed work suspended
New Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray informed through a press conference about his decision to suspend the impending Metro Car Shed construction in Aarey Colony. Calling Aarey colony’s selection for the location of the Metro Car Shed indiscriminate use of land for the sake of development, he said that his government would not move forward without reviewing the proposal of the car shed, and that no further work would be done at Aarey Carshed until further decision was taken.
Committee formed to maintain environmental balance at Aarey Car Shed site
The Supreme Court stalled the decision to construct a metro car shed in Aarey Colony for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 Colaba-Bandra-Sipz underground metro project. A suo moto writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court against the government’s decision. Meanwhile, notwithstanding the state government’s decision conformed to the rules, still, based on the questions raised by the Supreme Court, the state government formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) to prepare a report on achieving environmental balance in the Aarey area disturbed due to car shed construction, through growing and preserving tree resources in that area. This committee was ordered to submit a report within 15 days.
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2020
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Oct 2020
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's decision to shift the proposed Metro car shed from Aarey to Kanjurmarg;
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray canceled the decision taken by the former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ government regarding the Aarey car shed in Mumbai. Declaring the Aarey colony as forest land, he announced that the Metro Car Shed would be built at Kanjurmarg. The Chief Minister made this announcement while interacting online with the citizens. Uddhav Thackeray said that the land in Kanjurmarg belonged to the government and thus wouldn’t incur any cost. The delay in decision-making by the Uddhav Thackeray government meanwhile increased the project cost by Rs. 4000 crore, a committee appointed by the government revealed in its report.
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2021
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Jan 2021
Committee was formed to determine an alternative to Aarey colony for the Car Shed site
The state government formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to determine an alternative site for the car shed of the Mumbai Metro project instead of the Aarey Colony. This committee was to examine whether the proposed site in Aarey was suitable or not, what other alternatives could there be to the Aarey colony for a car shed, and would the site at Kanjurmarg be suitable for the Metro car shed. The committee was asked to submit its report within a month.
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2022
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Aug 2022
Approval of the revised proposal for the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz project
The revised cost of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Mumbai Metro Route 3 project was approved in a state cabinet meeting. The project cost escalated from earlier 23,136 crores to Rs 33,405 crores and 82 lakhs. The central government was requested for its share of the increased cost. According to the revised plan, the state government’s share of the revised cost was increased by Rs. 1297.11, from Rs 2,402.7 crore to Rs 3,699.81 crore. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority was directed to pay the increased amount to Mumbai Metro. The government decision on this matter was published by the concerned department on August 25, 2022. The 33.5 km. Mumbai Metro 3 is end-to-end underground with a total of 27 stations..
The decision to lease 3308 square meters of land under the Dharavi revenue division to MMRDA for Mumbai Metro Line 3 was discussed in the cabinet meeting on June 28, 2023. It was decided to lease this land for 30 years for the ancillary building, ventilation shaft, and traction substation for the Dharavi station.
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Sep 2023
State government’s guarantee for a loan of Rs 1,000 crore for Metro 3
The state government issued a guarantee for a loan of Rs 1,000 crore for Mumbai Metro Line 3, under construction by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation. The decision was taken in a state cabinet meeting held on 6 September 2023 that the state would be a guarantor for a Rs. 1000 crore loan to the Mumbai Metro Corporation from the State Bank of India. The state government approved the guarantee and waived the fee for the guarantee.
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Sep 2023
DN Nagar - Mandalay Metro will now run up to Chita Camp
The Mumbai Metro Route 2B, D.N. Nagar to Mandalay, was decided to be extended from Mandalay station to Chita Camp with a new station at Chita Camp. The cost of this 1.023 km. extension estimated at Rs. 205.58 crore was to be borne by the MMRDA from its funds.
While the initial cost of Mumbai Metro 2B was Rs 10,986 crore, this extension project would increase that by another 1.8 percent.
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Sep 2023
Approval of MoU between Central Government, State Government and Maharashtra Rail Corporation
After the Central and State Governments approved the Nagpur Metro Phase 2 project, the Central Government had sent a letter on January 16, 2023, suggesting the conclusion of a MoU between the Central, State Government and Maharashtra Rail Corporation. Accordingly, the State Government approved the proposal for the said MoU.
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Oct 2023
Land at Mogharpada transferred free of charge for Metro Carshed Depot
The State Government has decided to transfer 174.01 hectares of land in Survey No. 30 at Mogharpada to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority free of charge for the integrated carshed depot to be built for Lines 4, 4A, 10 and 11 of Mumbai Metro.
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2024
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Feb 2024
Procedure for changing the names of metro railway stations fixed
Local leaders, citizens, and organizations many a time urged the change of names of various metro stations in the state. The government discussed this demand and came up with a procedure to change the names of the metro stations
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Mar 2024
A high-powered committee was formed to resolve issues in the Mumbai Metro project
The state government constituted a high-powered committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of the state to resolve issues such as land acquisition, civic amenities, rainwater channels, drinking water channels, electricity wires, rehabilitations of people, etc. that occurred at the project sites during implementations. This committee included the Urban Development Department, Finance Department, Planning Department, Law and Justice Department, Revenue Department, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector of the districts where the metro projects were implemented, and the Municipal Commissioner.
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Jul 2024
Approval of revised cost of Rs 37,275.50 crore for Colaba-Bandra-Seepz project
The Rs. 37275 crore revised estimate for the Mumbai Metro Route 3 project received the state government’s approval. The project had earlier received administrative approval for the Rs 23,942 crore budget. However, due to the delayed start and other technical reasons, the project cost was escalated by Rs 13,333.50 crore.
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Aug 2024
Union Cabinet approves Ring Metro Project in Thane
The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Ring Metro Rail Project within Thane city. A fund of Rs 12,200 crore has been approved for this project. This 29 km long metro line will connect Naupada, Wagle Estate, Dongripada, Hiranandani Estate, Kolshet, and Saket. There will be a total of 22 stations on this line.
Prime Minister inaugurates Aarey colony to BKC underground metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aarey colony to BKC corridor of the Mumbai Metro Line 3. There are 10 stations on this line namely Aarey JVLR, SEEPZ, MIDC Andheri, Marol Naka, Airport T2, Sahar Road, Santacruz, Bandra Government Colony, and BKC. Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the first underground metro line in Mumbai. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also launched the MetroConnect3 app designed for commuters. After inaugurating the Metro, the Prime Minister traveled from BKC to Santacruz by Metro. During this journey, he interacted with the beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, students and representatives of the working class.
The state government approved Rs 13,095 crore towards its share of the cost for the 29 km. Thane Ring Metro with 22 stations as submitted by the Thane Municipal Corporation. Earlier, the Central Government had approved the revised cost of Rs 12,200.10 crore for the Thane Ring Metro in the Cabinet meeting on 16 August 2024 and sent a letter to the state government on 4 September 2024, informing the decision. After that, the state government issued a government decision approving the revised Thane Ring Metro.
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June 2014
Maharashtra's first metro project, Mumbai Metro Line 1, started
Approval for the 11.40 km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line-1 project came from the center on 19th August 2004, which led to the establishment of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) in the same year, to monitor the project implementation. However, the state government’s permission for the 1st Metro Line project took another two years, coming in 2006. The project work commenced after two more years, in 2008 and the actual construction began in 2011. On 8 June 2014 Mumbai got its 1st Metro line (Metro 1) inaugurated. A total of Rs 2,356 crore was spent on this project. Earlier, it would take around 71 minutes to cover the distance from Versova to Ghatkopar, but the same distance could now be covered in just 21 minutes, passing through 12 stations at strategic points.
Approval for Metro Line 2, from DN Nagar to Mandalay, Mankhurd Metro
Immediately after becoming the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis approved the Metro Line 2 project on 11 December 2014. The Metro Line 2 project included two main lines i.e. Metro Line 2A (between DN Nagar and Dahisar); and Metro Line 2B (between DN Nagar and Mankhurd).
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May 2015
Metro Rail Corporation and new account for the implementation of the metro
The state government decided to set up three metro rail corporations in three major cities in Maharashtra – Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation, and Pune Metro Rail Corporation. The projects would be funded mainly by the center and the state, and through loans, with accounts created for each, to deposit the corresponding fund and loan amounts.
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Oct 2015
Cabinet approves Mumbai Metro Routes 2 and 7
For the expansion of the metro routes in Mumbai, the state cabinet approved the first phase of the Dahisar (East) to DN Nagar project on the Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route of Metro Line 2 and the Andheri East to Dahisar East project on the Metro Line 7. A total cost of Rs 12,618 crore was approved for these two projects. The Mumbai Metro Line 2 A, between Dahisar East and DN Nagar, was estimated at Rs 6,410 crore, while the cost for the Andheri-East Dahisar East project on Mumbai Metro Line 7 was expected to be around Rs. 6,208 crore.
Mumbai has to cope with a great volume of daily commuting from early morning till midnight, like no other city in the world. However efficient they might be, the city’s existing public transport system, comprised mainly of the local trains and buses, would often prove insufficient to deal with the rising number of commuters. Besides providing utterly uncomfortable journeys in rush hours, this would routinely result in delays to work and home return for the people. The introduction of the Mumbai Metro and Mono networks while eased the pressure on commuters, added a new element of delay in the form of long queues for buying tickets. Seeing this inconvenience of the people, CM Fadnavis came up with the smart idea of introducing the Integrated Ticketing System to cut down the time people had to spend queuing while traveling between multiple modes of transport. Integrated Ticketing System is a proven method followed in many advanced countries, in which a single ticket allows journeys on different means of transport, eliminating the need for queuing and pressure on the related service facilities. Although the implementation required seamless coordination between different transport entities, it promised a considerable drop in the Mumbaikar’s commuting woes.
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Oct 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Dahisar to Andheri Metro Line project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the 18.6 km Dahisar to Andheri metro line on 11 October 2015. The project was scheduled to be completed in 2019. However, due to delays, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, in charge of the project, was given an extended time till April 2021 but was further deferred to December 2022.
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Oct 2015
Approval for implementation of Dahisar East - D.N. Nagar project
To reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai, the state government approved the implementation of the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2 i.e. Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route in the Mumbai Metro Master Plan. A budgetary sanction of Rs 6410 crore was made for the construction of this 18.60 km. metro corridor with 17 stations.
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Oct 2015
Approval for Mumbai Metro Route 7 Andheri - Dahisar route
The state government approved the implementation of another metro corridor, the Mumbai Metro Route 7 between Andheri (East) and Dahisar (East), as proposed in the MMRDA master plan. An estimated Rs 62.0 crore was approved for the same..
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Mar 2016
3 hectares of land in Aarey Colony was transferred to Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for Mumbai Metro Line 3
In the meeting held on 3 February 2016, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project, it was decided to provide 3 hectares of government land in Aarey Colony to the Metro Rail Corporation. This land will be used for rake maintenance depot, workshops, and commercial use.
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Jun 2016
DPR (Detailed Project Report) approved for the Wadala - Ghatkopar - Mulund - Thane - Kasarvadavali route.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPR of the Wadala – Ghatkopar – Mulund – Thane – Kasarvadavali corridor, also called the Mumbai Metro Line 4. An estimated budget of Rs. 14549 was approved for this 32,32 km. Metro Line 4.
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Sep 2016
Mumbai Metro Route 2B and Metro Route 4 projects were approved for implementation by MMRDA
Approval for new Metro projects came in a spurt. Metro Line 2B (DN Nagar to Mandalay) and Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali) were green-signaled for implementation in a cabinet meeting held on 27 September 2016. The total cost of the Metro Line 2B and the Metro Line 4 projects were approved at Rs 10,986 crore and Rs 14,549 crore respectively.
19
Oct 2016
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Mumbai Metro logo
The Mumbai Metro had its logo, published by CM Devendra Fadnavis, as a symbol for the recognition and identity of this prime infrastructure project.
25
Oct 2016
State government approves Mumbai Metro Line 2 DN Nagar - Mandalay route
The state government approved the metro route 2B between D.N. Nagar and Mandalay on the Mumbai Metro Line 2 (Dahisar-Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd route), spanning 23.64 km. with 22 stations in total against an estimated cost of Rs.10986 crore.
Government approves Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali route)
The state government approved the Metro Line 4 on the Wadala-Ghatkopar-Mulund-Thane-Kasarvadavali route, spanning 32.32 km. with 32 stations. The cost of this project was estimated to be Rs 14,549 crore, which the state government approved.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met entrepreneurs for funds for Mumbai Metro project
To ensure that the Mumbai Metro project was not delayed due to lack of funds, a keen and committed CM Fadnavis met several business leaders for funds. Looking at his dynamism and the future progress of Mumbai, many companies and executives responded positively to his call for providing funds.
21
Sep 2017
The tunnel boring machine used in the Mumbai Metro project for the first time
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis personally visited to watch the tunnel boring operation using the new tunnel boring machine, procured 1st time for the underground tunneling work of the Mumbai Metro at Naya Nagar of the Metro Line 3. It was estimated that 17 of the 700-tonne tunnel boring machines would be required to complete the underground works required for Line 3.
24
Oct 2017
The state government approved the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro Line 5
The Mumbai metro network began expanding to cover the farthest of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro 5 route in Thane district got approval in a cabinet meeting. The 23.50 km long route, connecting Bhiwandi and Kalyan areas in the Mumbai metropolitan Region would have a total of 16 stations on the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan route. A total of Rs 8,240 crore was approved for this project.
The state cabinet approved the Swami Samarth Nagar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli Metro route
The detailed project report and its implementation of Metro Route No. 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli) spanning 14.47 km. with 13 stations, were approved in the state cabinet meeting. The total cost of this project was estimated at Rs 6,716 crore, of which the MMRDA would contribute Rs 3,195 crore and the state government Rs 1,820 crore. The rest Rs. 1,700 crore would be obtained through a loan.
Mobile ticketing service launched for Metro Line 1, the first time in the country
Mumbai Metro Line 1 became the first metro in the country with a mobile ticketing facility allowing passengers to buy tickets through a mobile app. For this, the Skip Queue app was launched at a program in Andheri, to help passengers buy one-way or return tickets, or pass on the move without having to queue up at the counters.
14
Dec 2017
'Metro Secure App' launched for the safety of metro passengers
The Mumbai Metro administration, under the state government, launched the ‘Metro Secure App’ on 14 December 2017 for the safety of passengers traveling by metro. Through this special app, the passengers would be able to contact the security control room directly in an emergency.
21
Dec 2017
MMRDA’s proposal for the Metro Line 5, the Thane - Bhiwandi - Kalyan route got the state’s nod.
The state government approved the Mumbai Metro Line 5 plan presented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority for the Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan route, spanning a distance of 24.9 km. with 17 stations, for a cost of Rs 8416.51 crore.
MMRDA’s plan for the Metro Line 6, the Swami Samanthargar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli route approved by the state government.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s proposed 14.47 km. Metro Line 6 on the Swami Samanthargar – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli route with 13 stations for an estimated cost of Rs 6716 crore received the state’s approval.
Extension of Wadala - Kasarwadavali road up to Gaimukh
The proposal for the Metro Line 4 A between Kasarvadavali and Gaimukh as an extension of Line 4 covering the Wadala-Thane-Kasarvadavali route was approved in the 144th meeting of MMRDA, This will add 2.7 km. extra length with two new stations to the 32.3 km. Line 4 for Rs. 949 crore.
25
Jun 2018
51 percent FDI in important projects in the state, including the metro
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave a presentation on sustainable development at the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Mumbai and informed investors about important projects in the state, including the Mumbai Metro. He informed that 51 percent of the investment in various running projects in Mumbai and the state was from FDI.
24
Aug 2018
Integrated Ticketing got nods from the state and central government
The convenience of using a single ticket or pass for local train, metro, mono, and BEST buses would soon become a reality with approvals received from both CM Fadnavis and the Union Rly. Minister Piyush Goyal. A subsidiary with 50-50 partnerships between the Railways and the state government was proposed for the launch of the integrated ticketing system.
18
Sep 2018
MMRDA approves Mumbai Metro 9 and 7A projects
A cabinet meeting approved the 10.41 km. long Metro Line 9 (Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar) and the 3.17 km.Metro 7A (Andheri to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) projects of the MMRDA for an estimated budget of Rs 6,607 crore.
24
Sep 2018
33.5 km. underground tunnel work for the Metro Line 3 completed
The work of the 33.5 km long underground tunnel in the Metro Line 3 (Colaba-Bandra-Seepz) project was accomplished using a tunnel boring machine. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present to witness the final phase of the tunnel boring.
2
Nov 2018
Extension proposals for Metro Lines 9 and 7 got approvals.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) approved the extension of Metro Route 9 (Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander) and Metro Route 7A (Andheri to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport). The total work of 13.58 km. for Rs. 6607 was granted by the state government.
21
Nov 2018
Chief Minister approves Wadala-CSMT Metro Line 11
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPR of the 11.4 km. Mumbai Metro 11, Wadala – CSMT, with 10 stations (2 are above ground and 8 are underground) for an approximate cost of Rs. 8739 crore. Along with this, the Rs. 4476 crore Metro 10 (11.2 km. Gaimukh to Mira Road Shivaji Chowk) and Rs. 4132 crore Metro Line 12 (20.75 km. Kalyan-Dombivli-Taloja route) were also approved.
DPR of Mumbai Metro 10, 11 and 12 approved
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved the DPRs of 3 Metro lines 10, 11 and 12. The Chief Minister also approved the establishment of Metro Operation Corporation Limited, saying this was a historic decision for Mumbaikars.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan and Dahisar-Mira-Bhayander metro rail projects connecting Mumbai’s extended suburbs. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the third phase of the Pune Metro. Central funds for 200 km. metro lines were approved for the state, the PM said.
2019
25
Jan 2019
Approval of Kasarvadavali - Gaimukh extended metro route
The state government approved the 2.66 km. Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh extended Metro Line 4-A project for a cost of Rs 949 crore, based on the revised DPR sent by the MMRDA
5
Mar 2019
Approval for circular metro project in Thane
To solve the internal traffic problem in Thane city, Thane Municipal Corporation had earlier sent a proposal for a circular metro project to the state government. That proposal was approved in the state cabinet meeting held on 5 March 2019. After that, the concerned department published the government decision on this approval on 8 March 2019. The 29 km. circular metro rail project has 22 stations, 20 elevated and 2 underground, with a cost of Rs 13,095 crore approved by the state government.
Metro projects in the state declared as 'ambitious urban transport projects'
Various railway department projects to solve the traffic problems in Mumbai and its surroundings should be declared Vital Urban Transport Projects. This was a demand made by the Mumbai Railway Development Corporation to the state government. Accordingly, the state government declared the metro, mono, and other railway projects in the state as Vital Urban Transport Projects.
23
Jul 2019
Gaiamukh-Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) Metro approved
The detailed project report of the 9209 km. Mumbai Metro Line 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and the implementation of the same through the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority was approved in a state cabinet meeting for an estimated cost of Rs. 4476 crore
Approval of Wadala-CSMT Metro Line
The detailed project report of the 12.774 km. Metro Line 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and its implementation by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority were approved in the state cabinet meeting for an estimated cost of Rs. 8739 crore. The route will have 10 stations, of which 8 will be underground and 2 will be elevated.
Kalyan – Taloja Metro approved
A cabinet meeting approved the 20.75 km metro project from Kalyan to Taloja by MMRDA, for an estimated Rs. 5865. There will be a total of 17 elevated stations on this route.
Rolling stock model for the Mumbai Metro Aqua line unveiled
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the rolling stock model for Metro Line 3, Mumbai’s sole underground metro connecting Colaba, Bandra, and Seepz, naming this route Aqua Line.
6
Sep 2019
Mumbai Metro 10, 11 and 12 routes approved
The state government has approved the Mumbai Metro Line 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road), Mumbai Metro Line 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal and Mumbai Metro Line 12 from Kalyan to Taloja Metro. Metro Route 10 from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) is 9 km long with 4 stations. A total of Rs 4476 crore has been approved for this project.
Metro Route No. 11 from Wadala to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is 12.77 km long. A total of 10 stations will be constructed for this, of which 8 will be underground. The cost of the project was estimated at Rs 8739 crore. Metro Route 12 from Kalyan to Taloja is 20.75 km long with 17 stations. The cost of this project was estimated at Rs 5865 crore.
Foundation stones were laid for the extension of Mumbai Metro Lines 10, 11, 12, and also for the Metro Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for the extension of Mumbai Metro Lines 10, 11, and 12 to further the Mumbai Metro’s reach. On the same visit, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the 32-storey Metro Bhavan and the Metro station at Bandongri.
29
Nov 2019
Aarey Car Shed work suspended
New Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray informed through a press conference about his decision to suspend the impending Metro Car Shed construction in Aarey Colony. Calling Aarey colony’s selection for the location of the Metro Car Shed indiscriminate use of land for the sake of development, he said that his government would not move forward without reviewing the proposal of the car shed, and that no further work would be done at Aarey Carshed until further decision was taken.
Committee formed to maintain environmental balance at Aarey Car Shed site
The Supreme Court stalled the decision to construct a metro car shed in Aarey Colony for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 Colaba-Bandra-Sipz underground metro project. A suo moto writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court against the government’s decision. Meanwhile, notwithstanding the state government’s decision conformed to the rules, still, based on the questions raised by the Supreme Court, the state government formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) to prepare a report on achieving environmental balance in the Aarey area disturbed due to car shed construction, through growing and preserving tree resources in that area. This committee was ordered to submit a report within 15 days.
2020
11
Oct 2020
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's decision to shift the proposed Metro car shed from Aarey to Kanjurmarg;
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray canceled the decision taken by the former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ government regarding the Aarey car shed in Mumbai. Declaring the Aarey colony as forest land, he announced that the Metro Car Shed would be built at Kanjurmarg. The Chief Minister made this announcement while interacting online with the citizens. Uddhav Thackeray said that the land in Kanjurmarg belonged to the government and thus wouldn’t incur any cost. The delay in decision-making by the Uddhav Thackeray government meanwhile increased the project cost by Rs. 4000 crore, a committee appointed by the government revealed in its report.
2021
6
Jan 2021
Committee was formed to determine an alternative to Aarey colony for the Car Shed site
The state government formed a committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to determine an alternative site for the car shed of the Mumbai Metro project instead of the Aarey Colony. This committee was to examine whether the proposed site in Aarey was suitable or not, what other alternatives could there be to the Aarey colony for a car shed, and would the site at Kanjurmarg be suitable for the Metro car shed. The committee was asked to submit its report within a month.
2022
25
Aug 2022
Approval of the revised proposal for the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz project
The revised cost of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Mumbai Metro Route 3 project was approved in a state cabinet meeting. The project cost escalated from earlier 23,136 crores to Rs 33,405 crores and 82 lakhs. The central government was requested for its share of the increased cost. According to the revised plan, the state government’s share of the revised cost was increased by Rs. 1297.11, from Rs 2,402.7 crore to Rs 3,699.81 crore. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority was directed to pay the increased amount to Mumbai Metro. The government decision on this matter was published by the concerned department on August 25, 2022. The 33.5 km. Mumbai Metro 3 is end-to-end underground with a total of 27 stations..
The decision to lease 3308 square meters of land under the Dharavi revenue division to MMRDA for Mumbai Metro Line 3 was discussed in the cabinet meeting on June 28, 2023. It was decided to lease this land for 30 years for the ancillary building, ventilation shaft, and traction substation for the Dharavi station.
8
Sep 2023
State government’s guarantee for a loan of Rs 1,000 crore for Metro 3
The state government issued a guarantee for a loan of Rs 1,000 crore for Mumbai Metro Line 3, under construction by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation. The decision was taken in a state cabinet meeting held on 6 September 2023 that the state would be a guarantor for a Rs. 1000 crore loan to the Mumbai Metro Corporation from the State Bank of India. The state government approved the guarantee and waived the fee for the guarantee.
13
Sep 2023
DN Nagar - Mandalay Metro will now run up to Chita Camp
The Mumbai Metro Route 2B, D.N. Nagar to Mandalay, was decided to be extended from Mandalay station to Chita Camp with a new station at Chita Camp. The cost of this 1.023 km. extension estimated at Rs. 205.58 crore was to be borne by the MMRDA from its funds.
While the initial cost of Mumbai Metro 2B was Rs 10,986 crore, this extension project would increase that by another 1.8 percent.
22
Sep 2023
Approval of MoU between Central Government, State Government and Maharashtra Rail Corporation
After the Central and State Governments approved the Nagpur Metro Phase 2 project, the Central Government had sent a letter on January 16, 2023, suggesting the conclusion of a MoU between the Central, State Government and Maharashtra Rail Corporation. Accordingly, the State Government approved the proposal for the said MoU.
16
Oct 2023
Land at Mogharpada transferred free of charge for Metro Carshed Depot
The State Government has decided to transfer 174.01 hectares of land in Survey No. 30 at Mogharpada to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority free of charge for the integrated carshed depot to be built for Lines 4, 4A, 10 and 11 of Mumbai Metro.
2024
23
Feb 2024
Procedure for changing the names of metro railway stations fixed
Local leaders, citizens, and organizations many a time urged the change of names of various metro stations in the state. The government discussed this demand and came up with a procedure to change the names of the metro stations
15
Mar 2024
A high-powered committee was formed to resolve issues in the Mumbai Metro project
The state government constituted a high-powered committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of the state to resolve issues such as land acquisition, civic amenities, rainwater channels, drinking water channels, electricity wires, rehabilitations of people, etc. that occurred at the project sites during implementations. This committee included the Urban Development Department, Finance Department, Planning Department, Law and Justice Department, Revenue Department, Divisional Commissioner, District Collector of the districts where the metro projects were implemented, and the Municipal Commissioner.
2
Jul 2024
Approval of revised cost of Rs 37,275.50 crore for Colaba-Bandra-Seepz project
The Rs. 37275 crore revised estimate for the Mumbai Metro Route 3 project received the state government’s approval. The project had earlier received administrative approval for the Rs 23,942 crore budget. However, due to the delayed start and other technical reasons, the project cost was escalated by Rs 13,333.50 crore.
16
Aug 2024
Union Cabinet approves Ring Metro Project in Thane
The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Ring Metro Rail Project within Thane city. A fund of Rs 12,200 crore has been approved for this project. This 29 km long metro line will connect Naupada, Wagle Estate, Dongripada, Hiranandani Estate, Kolshet, and Saket. There will be a total of 22 stations on this line.
Prime Minister inaugurates Aarey colony to BKC underground metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aarey colony to BKC corridor of the Mumbai Metro Line 3. There are 10 stations on this line namely Aarey JVLR, SEEPZ, MIDC Andheri, Marol Naka, Airport T2, Sahar Road, Santacruz, Bandra Government Colony, and BKC. Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the first underground metro line in Mumbai. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also launched the MetroConnect3 app designed for commuters. After inaugurating the Metro, the Prime Minister traveled from BKC to Santacruz by Metro. During this journey, he interacted with the beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, students and representatives of the working class.
The state government approved Rs 13,095 crore towards its share of the cost for the 29 km. Thane Ring Metro with 22 stations as submitted by the Thane Municipal Corporation. Earlier, the Central Government had approved the revised cost of Rs 12,200.10 crore for the Thane Ring Metro in the Cabinet meeting on 16 August 2024 and sent a letter to the state government on 4 September 2024, informing the decision. After that, the state government issued a government decision approving the revised Thane Ring Metro.
More speed in Metro work promised
The Mumbai Metro network is currently 50-km long. The new Mahayuti government has its focus on completing the new corridors, which are in pipeline, including the expansion of the Navi Mumbai Metro to Line 2,3,4, and 5. The Metro Line 8, between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport is also under consideration. CM Fadnavis has promised to double the work pace of the metro projects. with the expansion rate increasing from 22-25 kilometres per year to an ambitious 50 kilometres annually. He also insisted that there should not be delay in Metro projects for lack of carshed space.
