Mumbai Monorail Comeback Nears With Power Mech Securing Key Operations Contract
Mumbai’s long-stalled monorail project is moving toward revival, with Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) awarding the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract to Power Mech Projects Ltd. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the contract was formally issued on April 8, 2026, marking a key milestone in efforts to restore services on the corridor. […]
Bombay HC Clears Way For Dhobi Ghat Redevelopment, Says Washermen Have No Right To Obstruct
October 21, 2025: The Bombay High Court has ruled that washermen at South Mumbai’s iconic Dhobi Ghat near Jacob Circle cannot obstruct the ongoing Slum Rehabilitation (SR) project when an alternate site has already been offered to them. The court observed while dismissing a plea filed by the rassi-holders—individuals who use the area to insert […]
MMRCL Plans Land Monetization To Fund Mumbai Metro Expansion
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is making calculated moves to sell off land parcels in Byculla, Marol, Mahim, and Dharavi, four desirable areas in south and central Mumbai. These plots, which span over 12,491 square meters along the Metro Line 3 route, are anticipated to be developed through direct sales, joint ventures, and […]
Mumbai Monorail: A ten-year project that never really took off
The Mumbai monorail, which opened more than ten years ago, has managed to maintain its reputation as an unimpressive experiment. Due to its frequent delays, malfunctions, and minimal use, people tended to disregard it as more of a “joyride” than a reliable form of transit. The 2014 launch of the 20-kilometer-long monorail project across eastern […]
A ₹500 crore monorail tender that solely attracted Chinese bids is canceled by MMRDA
Due to the fact that both of the proposals it received were from Chinese manufacturers, Mumbai’s Transport and Infrastructure Development Authority has canceled the bidding process for the design, manufacturing, delivery, testing, and commissioning of ten monorail rakes. The contract, which is for the procurement of ten rakes for the Jacob Circle-Wadala-Chembur monorail line, is […]