The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has obtained land for the car sheds of two new metro lines, which will give a boost to the metro network in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Approximately 59.63 hectares of land at Dongri near Uttan was handed over to MMRDA for a depot for Metro lines 9 (Dahisar East to Mira Bhayander) and 7A (Andheri East to the international airport). Apart from this, the Thane collector has transferred 47 hectares of land at Niljepada in Thane district for the depot of Mumbai Metro Route 12, which will run from Kalyan to Taloja.
The car shed was earlier planned at Murdha village but was dropped due to opposition from local residents. In a recent meeting, chief minister Eknath Shinde approved turning over the Dongri land to MMRDA, and it was accordingly transferred by Thane district collector Ashok Shingare. With the acquisition of these two sites, depots for two important metro lines in Thane district will now be established.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/mumbai-metro-network-boosted-with-land-acquisition-for-car-sheds-of-two-new-metro-lines-in-mumbai-metropolitan-region-101691695237950.html
Source: Hindustan Times
