Everything you need to know about the Mumbai Metro

[ecis2016.org] Here is a detailed guide about all the Mumbai metro map, the Mumbai metro route, Mumbai metro stations and the latest developments in the Mumbai Metro construction

With an intention to provide alternate connectivity to Mumbaikars, the plan to construct the Mumbai Metro took shape in 2006, when the foundation stone for phase-I according to Mumbai Metro map was laid. However, operational and policy delays resulted in delays to the metro routes in Mumbai project and as of June 2021, only one Mumbai Metro route has been commissioned.

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The first phase of ‘Metro 2A’ (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and ‘Metro 7’ (Dahisar East to Andheri East) metro routes in Mumbai was made operational for passengers from April 2, 2022. Inaugurated by chief minister CM Uddhav Thackeray, the new metro lines are expected to carry more than 3 lakh passengers everyday. The first phase of Metro 2A is from Dahisar to Dahanykarwadi and first phase of Metro 7 is from Dahisar to Aarey colony.

There will be 11 trains of 6 coaches that will operate for both the metro corridors of which 8 or 9 will be operational and the remaining will be standby. The frequency of the metro trains will be around 10 minutes and operations will be for close to 19 hours a day – from 5 am to 11. 30 pm.

According HT, the second phase of the two metro routes may be operational by October 2022, suggest media reports. The two Mumbai metro routes have already received the ‘Research Design and Standard Organization’ (RDSO) certificate in January 2022 that were given in 2 phases.

Regarding the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) safety test, around 50% of the statutory inspection of the delayed Phase 1 of Mumbai metro corridors 2A and 7 between Dahanukarwadi and Aarey was completed on February 22, 2022. Started February 19, 2022, CMRS has asked for 7 days for completing the inspection, said a TOI report. The inspection includes examination of the railway assets- signalling, OHE, civil works, stations and platforms. The Mumbai Metro got the safety certificate on March 25,2022.

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Mumbai Metro map

(Source: MMRDA)

Mumbai Metro network and corridors

The Mumbai Metro route network is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) as it is being expanded beyond the Mumbai region. At present, only one metro route Mumbai is operational while eight are under-construction and five metro routes in Mumbai have been approved. The first line began operation in June 2014, while two other lines are expected to become operational by March 2022. There are 14 metro routes in Mumbai with an extension of two more lines. Other metro routes in Mumbai under construction include Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), Metro Line 4 & 4A (Wadala-Kasarvadavali–Gaimukh), Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli), and Metro Line 9 (Andheri to CSIA and Dahisar to Mira Bhayander).

According to MMRDA, the civil works of all these metro lines have already begun and they are expected to be ready by 2022-2024.

• Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar
• Dahisar-Charkop-Andheri
• Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ
• Wadala-Mulund-Kasarvadavalli
• Kasarvadavali-Gaimukh
• Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan
• Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Kanjurmarg
• Dahisar East-Bandra East
• Andheri-Mumbai Airport
• Mumbai Airport- Navi Mumbai Airport
• Dahisar East- Mira Bhayander
• Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk
• Wadala-CSMT
• Kalyan-Dombivli-Taloja
• Mira Bhayander-Virar
• Kanjurmarg-Badlapur

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Mumbai Metro route: Line 1

Also known as the Blue Line on the Mumbai metro map, this is an operational line connecting Versova with Ghatkopar via Andheri. The Mumbai metro route connects key areas in the western suburbs with the central suburbs, making it one of the popular transit mediums in Mumbai. This 11-km-long metro route Mumbai is fully elevated.

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Mumbai Metro route: Line 2

Also known as the Yellow Line, this is a 42-km-long Mumbai metro route on the network and has two sub-sections – 2A and 2B. The 2A section will be an 18-km corridor between Dahisar-Charkop-DN Nagar with 17 Mumbai metro stations. The MMRDA has renamed 15 of the 17 stations owing to citizen demands of the metro station being location specific. According to the MMRDA list, two 2 stations whose name is not changed are Dahisar East Metro station and Eksar Metro station. The new names of metro stations are mentioned in the box above. Reports suggest that there are demands of changing name of Pahadi Eksar Metro station to Shimpoli.

The 2B section will link DN Nagar-BKC-Mankhurd and will be 23.5 kms long. The estimated cost for this project is around Rs 17,000 crores. First phase of 2A Mumbai metro route commenced operations from April 2, 2022.

To travel in Mumbai first phase of metro route 2A and 7, the minimum fare is Rs 10 and the maximum fare is Rs 40. The fare is decided on the basis of the distance in kms that the Mumbai metro route covers. While initially metro travellers will have to buy tickets daily, the metro pass will be issued after 2 months.

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Mumbai Metro route: Line 3

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Also known as the Aqua Line, Mumbai Metro route Line 3 is 33.5 km long completely underground and covers the distance between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and SEEPZ and Aarey in north Mumbai. It will have with 26 underground Mumbai metro stations and one at-grade station This Mumbai metro route will also pass through the Mumbai Airport which will further boost the connectivity in the region. The total cost of construction of this route is Rs 23,136 crores. This route will have an interchange with Line 1 (Marol Naka) and Line 2(BKC) and Line 6 (SEEPZ).

Mumbai Metro route: Line 4

Also known as the Green Line, Mumbai Metro Line 4 will connect Kasarvadavali in Thane to Wadala in south-central Mumbai. This Mumbai metro route will boost connectivity between Mumbai and Thane and decongest the local train network. The expected cost of this project is Rs 15,000 crores. The expected date of completion is 2022.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 5

To be built at Rs 8,416 crore, this 24-km-long Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro-5 corridor, also known as the Orange Line, will be completely elevated and have 17 Mumbai metro stations. The Metro-5 corridor will eventually connect with the Metro-4 line of Wadala-Thane-Kasarwadavli and Metro-11 corridor between Taloja and Kalyan.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 6

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Also known as the Pink Line, this Mumbai metro route will connect the western suburbs with the eastern ones and will be the second west-east metro corridor, after the already operational Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar section. The 14.5-km-long route will have 13 Mumbai metro stations.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 7

Known as the Red Line, Mumbai Metro Line-7 is a 33.5-km-long Mumbai metro route that will connect Dahisar with Andheri and further to the Mumbai International Airport. The route will have 29 Mumbai metro stations, of which 14 will be elevated and the remaining will be underground. Operations on the Mumbai metro route were expected to start in 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the civil work on the line.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 8

Known as the Gold Line, this is a proposed Mumbai metro route between the Mumbai Airport and the Navi Mumbai Airport. The approved length of this Mumbai metro route is 32 kms and the project will be built at an expense of Rs 15,000 crores. Around eight metro stations have been proposed on this route.

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Mumbai Metro route: Line 9

The Mumbai Metro Line-9 is an extension of the Line 7 and Metro-2A (Dahisar to DN Road). This corridor will cost Rs 3,600 crores and will connect Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road or Metro-10). The Mumbai metro route was expected to start in 2019 but procedural delays have pushed the timeline to October 2024.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 10, 11

Mumbai Metro Line 10 and 11 are extensions of Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line. These lines will connect Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and Wadala to CSMT. The foundation stone was laid by PM Narendra Modi in 2017. The work has started on these lines and is expected to become operational in 2022.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 12

This Mumbai metro route  is planned as an extension of Mumbai Metro Line 5. It will connect Kalyan with Taloja and will boost connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 13

This is a proposed Mumbai metro project which will connect Mira Road with Virar. This 23-km-long Mumbai metro route is estimated to cost around 6,900 crores. At present, the detailed project report is being created for this route. The expected date of completion is in 2026. This will be also known as the Purple Line.

Mumbai Metro route: Line 14

Known as the Magenta Line, this is an approved Mumbai metro route that will connect Vikhroli with Kanjurmarg and further to Ambernath-Badlapur. It will have an interchange with Line 6, the Pink Line. This project is also at the DPR state and will cost around Rs 13,500 crores. This Mumbai metro route is to be completed by October 2026.

Navi Mumbai Metro

The Navi Mumbai Metro will have the smallest trains—with three cars, expandable to six coaches—in the state.  Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro) has been appointed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) for running services on Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro project for 10 years. This line is from Belapur to Pendhar and consists of 11 stations, 11 km track, a depot for maintenance at Taloja. Navi Mumbai metro will be made operational in 2022.

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