Mumbai Monorail Secures Safety Nod For New Trains, Awaits Final Clearance To Resume Services
After prolonged disruptions and repeated breakdowns, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority on Friday announced that the Mumbai Monorail’s new rolling stock (RST) has received safety certification. However, passenger services remain suspended, with no confirmed restart date yet declared. The upgraded trains are equipped with a communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling system, replacing the earlier […]
Mumbai Monorail Edges Closer To Private Operation Amid Long-Term Revival Plans
January 7, 2026: Mumbai’s long-stalled monorail system is moving toward a potential restart, with a Hyderabad-based infrastructure firm emerging as the frontrunner to operate and maintain the troubled corridor. The development marks a critical step in stabilising a transport asset that has remained idle for months, raising questions about governance, reliability, and the future of […]
Monorail Train Tilts During Test Run At Wadala Depot; No Passengers Onboard
November 05, 2025: A monorail train tilted during a test run at Mumbai’s Wadala depot on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. during signalling trials, though no injuries were reported. The train, which had no passengers on board, suffered minor damage. Images and videos circulating on social media showed the monorail […]
Metro, Monorail Operators Directed To Submit Disaster Management Plans After Recent Breakdown
October 31, 2025: In a move to strengthen commuter safety and emergency preparedness, the district disaster management authorities of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban have directed all Metro and Monorail operators to submit detailed disaster management and emergency response plans. According to a release from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the directive was issued by Dr. […]
Mumbai Monorail Cuts Wait Time, Expands Operations With New Trains
August 28, 2025: Mumbai’s monorail service is set to see a significant boost, with two new trains expected to commence operations in the coming weeks after months of idling at the Wadala depot, according to a report by the Hindustan Times. Their induction will expand the active fleet to seven, offering relief to commuters by […]
Mumbai Monorail To Get Major Upgrade Under New 5-Year Private Ops Deal
August 5, 2025: The 19.54-km monorail corridor stretching from Chembur to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Jacob Circle) is set for a significant overhaul, following years of technical issues and inconsistent services since its commercial launch on February 2, 2014. After terminating its agreement with the original operator—a consortium of Scomi Engineering and Larsen & Toubro—in […]
MMRDA services to commence before monsoon, trials have began for new rakes
Last month, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) began testing a new monorail rake. The trials started last week, evaluating the monorail’s functionality in various scenarios. The main goals are to find and fix any issues, to make sure safety regulations are followed and maximise its functionality. The new mono train’s braking mechanism is […]