Mumbai Metro Line 9 Phase 1 Ready For Rollout, Dahisar–Kashigaon Stretch To Decongest WEH
Mumbai’s expanding metro network is set to grow further, with the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9 nearing public launch. The 4.97-kilometre section connecting Dahisar East to Kashigaon in Mira Road is likely to open in March after the conclusion of the state budget session. The stretch has secured mandatory safety clearance from the […]
Mumbai Metro Line 12A Cleared: Rs 8,414 Crore Extension To Add 12 Stations Across 18.4 Km Corridor
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved the extension of Mumbai Metro Line 12 under a new project titled Mumbai Metro Line 12A, with a sanctioned cost of Rs 8,414 crore. The move is aimed at strengthening connectivity between fast-growing nodes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and easing traffic congestion on key arterial […]
Metro Line 4 Advances With Major Steel Span Launch In Bhandup West
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has marked a significant construction milestone on Metro Line 4 with the successful installation of three large steel spans at Bhandup West. The operation, carried out during overnight hours, represents a key step forward in the execution of the metro corridor aimed at improving east–west connectivity across Mumbai’s […]
Mumbai Metro Faces Fresh Delays As Only Section Of Line 9 Nears Republic Day Launch
January 15, 2026: Mumbai’s metro expansion programme has encountered another setback, with authorities now indicating that only a short section of Metro Line 9 may open on Republic Day, rather than multiple planned corridor launches. The update was reported by Hindustan Times, citing delays linked to pending safety clearances. Over the last three months, officials […]
BMC Issues Third Pollution Notice To Metro Line 2B Contractor As Mumbai’s Air Quality Worsens
December 19, 2025: As Mumbai continues to battle worsening air quality, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a fresh show-cause notice to J Kumar Infraprojects for allegedly flouting air pollution mitigation norms at the Metro Line 2B construction site in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). This is the third notice served on the contractor in […]
Metro 2B Work Over Kurla’s Halav Bridge To Continue At Same Height, Say MMRDA And BMC Amid Safety Concerns
November 18, 2025: Work on the Mumbai Metro Yellow Line 2B — the 23.643-km elevated corridor connecting DN Nagar in Andheri to Mandale in Mankhurd — will continue at its existing height over Kurla’s Halav Bridge despite repeated objections from residents. Officials from the MMRDA and BMC have clarified that the agency cannot alter the […]
India’s Longest Metro Line Between Thane And Mumbai To Open By December 2026
September 24, 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday that the country’s longest metro corridor, stretching 58 kilometres between Thane and Mumbai, is scheduled to become operational by December 2026. The line will connect the city’s eastern and western suburbs with Thane, easing one of the busiest commuting routes in the region. The […]
Trial Run For Metro Lines 4 And 4A In Thane Promises 50-75% Faster Commute
September 23, 2025: A successful trial run for the first phase of Metro Lines 4 and 4A was held in Thane on Monday, signalling a major boost for commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik rode the Metro on a 4-km stretch […]
Bombay HC Clears Metro Line 6 Carshed Construction At Kanjur Village
August 26, 2025: The Bombay High Court on Monday granted approval for the construction of a carshed at Kanjur village for Metro Line 6, observing that the project serves a vital public interest by enhancing transport facilities for citizens. A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep Marne noted that the Mumbai […]
Mega Transit Transformation Takes Off In Mumbai
July 29, 2025: Mumbai is poised for a transformative leap in urban mobility, as several Metro corridors near completion and are expected to become operational in the coming months. In parallel, the Mandale Metro depot, which houses India’s largest Metro training centre, is ready for inauguration. Adding to this development is the upcoming launch of […]