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.

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2014

8 Jun 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.

11 Dec 2014

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).

2015

15 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.

6 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.

11 Oct 2015

Integrated Ticketing System

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.

11 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.

17 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.

17 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..

2016

16 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.

3 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.

27 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.

2017

14 Jun 2017

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.

17 Nov 2017

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.

2018

13 Jan 2018

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.

18 Dec 2018

Prime Minister inaugurates Mumbai Metro 5 and 9

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.

26 Jun 2019

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.

16 Aug 2019

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.

7 Sep 2019

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.

11 Dec 2019

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..

2023

28 Jun 2023

Mumbai Metro Line 3 to use land in Dharavi

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.

5 Oct 2024

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.

7 Oct 2024

Thane Circular Metro gets revised approval

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.

2025

7 Mar 2025

Mumbai Metro to have 337 km network in MMRDA; all lines to be operational by 2027!

Construction of nearly 337 km of Mumbai Metro is underway in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) area, spreading over 14 lines with 225 stations. At present, 3 lines of the Mumbai Metro, covering 46.5 km, are operational in full swing, which include:

Metro 1, the 11.4 km line from Versova to Ghatkopar,
Metro 2 Phase A, the 18.6 km line from Dahisar East to DN Nagar, and
Metro 7, the 16.5 km line from Dahisar East to Gundavli.

Notwithstanding the complex, time-consuming, and expensive projects of metro rails, which also require strong political will, the decision for the expansion of Mumbai Metro with 10 new routes was made by Devendra Fadnavis during his 1st term as the CM. Except for Metro 1, from Ghatkopar to Versova, all other corridors were studied, planned, and permitted during Devendra Fadnavis’s tenure, giving him a new adjective, ‘Metro Man.’ Most of the lines permitted during his tenure have been completed or are at the final stages, while the rest will be completed in phases in the next two to three years. Let’s have a look at the current status of all the metro line projects that are currently under construction and those that have been completed, as shared by the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis himself in the recently concluded 2025 budget session.

The Metro 2 Phase A line, launched on January 19, 2023, is expected to be completed by December 2025. Work on the Metro 2 Phase B line is also underway and is expected to be completed by October 2026.
95% of the work on the Metro 3 (Colaba to Seepz) line has been completed. It has also been successfully tested. This route is about 33 km long and is the largest underground metro project in the country. The metro line from Cuffe Parade to Seepz will start in June 2025.
80% of the work on Metro 4 (Bhakti Park-Wadala-Thane-Kasarwadavali) has been completed. The metro line between Kasarwadavali and Cadbury Junction will start in December 2025. The Cadbury Junction to Gandhinagar route will be completed by December 2026, and the Gandhinagar to Bhakti Park, Wadala route will be completed by November 2027. The Kasarwadavali to Gaymukh route has also been completed up to 88%, and the rest will be completed by December 2025 to start the operation.
The work of Metro 5 (Kapoorbadi-Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) is going on in two phases. The work of the Thane to Bhiwandi phase is 80% complete. On the other side, the work on the 5 km Bhiwandi-Kalyan underground route is currently stalled and under study, as the rehabilitation of the affected residents has to be decided first.
The Metro 6 (Swami Samarthanagar to Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg) line is 78% complete and is expected to be operational by December 2026.
The Metro 7 (Gundavali to Overipada) line was operational in 2023 itself.
The Metro 7A (Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander) line is also 95% complete and will be operational by December 2025. The Andheri to Mumbai Airport line is 55% complete and will be operational by December 2026.
Work on the Metro 10 (Gaymukh to Shivaji Chowk) line has not yet started. The work on technical permits for this line is in the final stage.
Only 6% of the work on the Metro 12 (Kalyan to Taloja) line has been completed so far. Some difficulties have arisen in this line.

The above updates show the work of Mumbai Metro in the MMRDA region is going on in full swing, with their completion dates expectedly occurring in 2025, 2026, or 2027 at the latest. Once all these lines are operational, Mumbai will boast one of the largest metro networks in the world, with a reach to all corners of the city, making commuting between central, western, and harbor lines a breeze.

17 Apr 2025

Successful breakthrough of the tunnel on the Mumbai Metro 7A line

The breakthrough of the underground tunnel on Mumbai Metro route 7A between Andheri East and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport T-2 was held on Thursday (April 17) in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Meanwhile, on this occasion, the Infra Man of Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, reviewed the work of the Metro 7A line. This will be a 1.65 km tunnel between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport station and Airport Colony station. Due to this metro line, Mira-Bhayander and further Vasai-Virar areas will be connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by metro. Nearly 59% of the work on the Metro 7A line is complete. The length of this metro line is 3.4 km, of which 0.94 km is elevated and 2.50 km is underground. There will be two stations on this route. The tunneling work began on September 1, 2023, with the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) installed 30 meters below the ground. The tunnel was successfully broken through on April 17, 2025, under the Sahar elevated road, major sewage channels, and water channels.

9 May 2025

Engineering Marvel: Mumbai Metro Line 3, Phase 2 service inaugurated!

The Phase 2A service between BKC and Acharya Atre Chowk metro stations (9.77 km) on the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz-Area Metro route on Mumbai Metro Line 3 was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final phase of Metro 3 from Acharya Atre Chowk to Colaba in August this year, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on this occasion. Of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz-Aaray Metro 3 line, the 13 km section from Aarey JVLR to BKC was inaugurated on October 7, 2024. On May 9, the Phase 2A section, from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk, was inaugurated and started operation from the next day, May 10. So far, 22 km of metro line 3 is operating regularly. The work of the remaining line will be completed in August. The Metro 3 line is said to have employed advanced engineering techniques to overcome many challenges. The route from BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk passes under the Mithi River. After inaugurating the BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk service, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde traveled by metro from BKC to Siddhivinayak Metro station. On this occasion, the Consul General of Japan, Yagi Koji San, was also with them.

BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk Metro Route Information

Number of Stations: 6 (All Underground)
Distance: 9.77 km
Travel Time (BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk): 15 minutes
Ticket Fare: Minimum Fare Rs 10, Maximum Fare Rs 40

Key Features of the Project

Separate reserved compartments for women
Baggage scanning and passenger screening
24/7 monitoring by security personnel and CCTV cameras
Mobile connectivity in stations and trains
Toilets with baby diaper changing facilities
LCD screens for information, advertising, and entertainment
Digital route map indicators that can be changed as per requirement
Reserved space for wheelchairs for differently-abled passengers
Fire detectors, suppressors, smoke detectors, and suppression systems in each coach
Communication facility between passengers and controllers in case of an emergency

Project Connectivity

Connection to business hubs like BKC, Worli
BKC Metro Station 2B and Bullet Train in the future To be connected
Religious places like Siddhivinayak Temple, Mahim Dargah, Mahim Church, etc. can be reached easily.
Auditoriums and famous spots like Shivaji Park, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Yashwant Natya Mandir, Plaza Cinema, etc. can be reached

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.

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