Mumbai Metro Line 5 has taken a significant step towards becoming operational with the arrival of its first train on the Thane–Bhiwandi corridor. The train, temporarily sourced from Metro Lines 2A and 7, was brought to the route during Navratri. Trial runs are expected to begin shortly, with services tentatively
Ulhasnagar MLA Kumar Ailani has appealed to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to postpone the demolition of the Shahad rail overbridge until an alternative traffic route is ready. He warned that closing the bridge without a replacement arrangement could severely affect commuters, students, traders and ambulance services travelling
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has approved 435 housing projects ahead of Dussehra, paving the way for an estimated investment of Rs 23,719 crore and the construction of 32,981 flats across Maharashtra and neighbouring areas. The approvals come during the festive period, when developers typically introduce new residential
The much-anticipated Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train is expected to begin operations on November 1, offering passengers a faster rail connection between the two major commercial centres. The inaugural special service is planned to coincide with Karnataka Rajyotsava Day, while the regular operating schedule will be announced separately, according to
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has initiated a major upgrade of Mumbai’s ageing underground electricity network following a fire in Bhuleshwar suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Around 300 km of underground cables require replacement, with the work expected to take two to three years.
Alstom has introduced the first driverless Metropolis trainset developed for Mumbai Metro Lines 4 and 4A at its manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The train is scheduled to reach Mumbai in December 2026 as part of a contract covering 39 trainsets. The first unit is expected to leave
Excavation for Mumbai’s Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) twin tunnels beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park has progressed by 183 metres since work began in August 2026. Difficult underground rock formations have slowed the pace of construction on this major east-west connectivity project. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is executing the tunnel
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is preparing to distribute keys to 557 homes developed under the redevelopment project at NM Joshi Marg BDD Chawl in Mumbai, marking another step towards providing residents with upgraded housing. The key handover programme was originally scheduled to take place during the
Mumbai’s worsening air quality has prompted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to intensify action against construction and redevelopment sites that fail to comply with dust-control regulations. The civic body has issued a stop-work notice and imposed a Rs 35,000 penalty following violations at a demolition site in Andheri West. The
Mumbai is set to receive a significant boost to its transport infrastructure, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis scheduled to inaugurate the Sion rail overbridge (ROB), Vidyavihar flyover and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) connector on October 22. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Vidyavihar bridge site at 1
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