First Phases Of Two Mumbai Metro Lines Expected To Open By December-End
December 4, 2025: The first phases of two new metro lines in Mumbai are likely to be operational by the end of this month, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) confirmed to Hindustan Times. A section of Metro Line 9, connecting Dahisar East to Kashigaon, and a stretch of Line 2B, between Diamond Garden […]
Monorail Sees 30% Surge in Ridership as 21,000 Passengers Travel on Monday
On Monday, heavy rains disrupted local train services between Wadala and Mankhurd, causing passengers to turn to the monorail, which has historically operated at a loss. The monorail, servicing routes to Chembur, Wadala, Dadar, Lower Parel, Lalbaug, and Mahalakshmi, experienced a notable 30% increase in ridership. Typically, 16,000 to 17,000 passengers use the monorail daily, […]
Renovation of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar is about to go underway
Following its announcement of the redevelopment of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in Ghatkopar, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has now invited bidders for the hiring of a project management consultant and an architect. June 18 is the deadline for submissions of tenders. Scattered over 75 acres near the Eastern Express Highway, Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar […]
Mumbai Metro Plans Two-Level Mega Depots For Multiple Lines To Increase Rake Capacity Amid Land Constraint Woes
As Mumbai endeavors to improve its public transport system through the ongoing development of an extensive metro network, it confronts the persistent challenge of land scarcity for corridor development and, car depots — that requires large plots of land.To tackle this issue, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed the creation of two-level […]
BMC’s ambitious plan: transforming octroi nakas into smart hubs
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to stop long-distance buses at octroi nakas, converting Dahisar and Mankhurd Octroi Nakas into transport and commercial hubs. The estimated development cost for Dahisar is around Rs 992 crore and Mankhurd is approximately Rs 240 crore. To facilitate this project, BMC plans to appoint a consultant for converting the octroi […]