MMRDA Cancels Uttan-Dongri Metro 9 Depot Plan After Protests, Moves Operations To Charkop
November 05, 2025: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has scrapped its plan to construct a Metro 9 car depot at Uttan-Dongri following sustained protests from residents. Officials confirmed the decision on Tuesday (4 November), as reported by the Hindustan Times. The authority will now revise its strategy for the 11.38-km Dahisar East–Mira Bhayandar […]
Contractor Selected for Metro 9 and 7A Depot
The MMRDA has appointed a contractor to build a depot at Dongri near Bhayander for Metro lines 9 and 7A, with a project cost of Rs 701 crore. This decision was made during the MMRDA executive meeting on Wednesday. Initially, the depot was planned on land spanning Morva, Raimurdhe, and Murdhe villages. However, this site […]
For the Metro 9, 7A car shed near Bhayander, three businesses submitted bids
Three companies have submitted bids to MMRDA for the construction of a depot in Dongri, close to Bhayander, for Metros 7A and 9 (Dahisar-Mira Bhayander). At least 40 stabling lines will be included at the 59.65-hectare depot to facilitate train repair and parking while not in use. The lowest bidder will receive the tender, according […]