Mumbai’s metro network is expanding in a big way! In the latest good news, the much-awaited Mira–Bhayandar metro service is finally set to become operational next month. With construction almost complete, the new line is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and improve public transport in and around the city. Scroll down to know more.
Mumbai Metro Line 9 To Connect Dahisar To Mira-Bhayandar
On Monday, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that the Mira-Bhayandar Metro service will become operational from next month. According to The Free Press Journal, this new service will run on Mumbai Metro Line 9 and connect Dahisar in Mumbai to Mira Bhayandar in Thane.
Addressing the media, the Transport Minister announced that the metro project has entered its final phase and is nearing completion. He added that the new line is expected to bring much-needed relief to daily commuters. While the exact launch date has not yet been announced, the service is set to begin after the conclusion of the local body elections scheduled for February 5.
Furthermore, all major roads in Mira–Bhayandar will be concreted over the next one-and-a-half to two years. This initiative is expected to improve road durability and reduce recurring maintenance issues, particularly during the monsoon season.
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More Metro Lines To Open In 2026
Mumbai Metro has several lines scheduled to open in 2026. According to The Indian Express, Phase 1 of Line 9, the Dahisar–Mira–Bhayandar metro service, is set to open soon, adding a 4.5-kilometre stretch to the metro network on the outskirts of Mumbai. Meanwhile, Line 2B is currently undergoing CMRS testing, and the good news is that five of its stations are nearly ready to open for passenger service.
Metro Lines 4 and 4A, which will connect Mumbai to Thane, are also expected to open to the public in 2026, with nearly two-thirds of the network becoming operational. Additionally, the MMRDA is aiming to make the entire Line 6 fully operational by mid-2026.
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We can’t wait to see how these new Metro services will help ease the public transportation infrastructure in Mumbai.
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