Mumbai Metro News & Updates

मुंबई के उपनगरीय रेल नेटवर्क को नई वंदे मेट्रो लोकल ट्रेनों के शुरू होने से एक महत्वपूर्ण उन्नयन मिलने की योजना है। ये ट्रेनें विशेष रूप से मुंबई की भीषण मानसूनी बारिश की चुनौतियों का सामना करने के लिए डिज़ाइन की गई हैं, जो जून से सितंबर के बीच शहर में 2,500 मिलीमीटर से अधिक बारिश करके शहर को जलमग्न कर देती है। मुंबई रेलवे विकास निगम (एमआरवीसी) इस पहल का प्रबंधन कर रहा है, जिसका उद्देश्य शहर की परिवहन समस्याओं का समाधान करते हुए यात्रियों के आराम और सुरक्षा को बढ़ाना है।

मुंबई महानगर क्षेत्र विकास प्राधिकरण (एमएमआरडीए) द्वारा लाइन 2बी के चेंबूर मेट्रो स्टेशन को अप्रैल में खोले जाने की संभावना है। यह निर्णय यात्रियों की प्रतिक्रिया का आकलन करने और प्रारंभिक चरण में ही कनेक्टिविटी में सुधार करने के लिए लिया गया है।

वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण द्वारा प्रस्तुत बजट का जिक्र करते हुए, सीतारमण ने देश भर में सात हाई-स्पीड रेल कॉरिडोर की घोषणा पर प्रकाश डाला। इनमें से एक मुंबई-पुणे कॉरिडोर होगा, जिसके बारे में उन्होंने कहा कि इससे दोनों शहरों के बीच यात्रा तेज और अधिक सुविधाजनक हो जाएगी।

रिलायंस इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर द्वारा संचालित मुंबई मेट्रो वन को कार्यस्थल संस्कृति पर कर्मचारियों की प्रतिक्रिया को मान्यता देते हुए 'ग्रेट प्लेस टू वर्क' प्रमाणन प्राप्त हुआ है। यह प्रमाणन उन संगठनों को दिया जाता है जो कर्मचारी अनुभव सर्वेक्षण में न्यूनतम 70% सकारात्मक अंक प्राप्त करते हैं। यह सर्वेक्षण विश्वसनीयता, सम्मान, निष्पक्षता, गर्व और सौहार्द जैसे कारकों का मूल्यांकन करता है। मूल्यांकन ग्रेट प्लेस टू वर्क द्वारा किया जाता है, जो एक मानकीकृत, शोध-आधारित पद्धति का पालन करता है।

ABB has received a major order from Titagarh Rail Systems Limited to supply advanced propulsion systems and train control and management system (TCMS) software for Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line). These upcoming metro lines are crucial to Mumbai's rail network, significantly improving connectivity between key geographical locations, reducing travel times and easing road traffic for daily commuters. The supply includes 18 six-car trainsets for Line 6 and 22 six-car trainsets for Line 5, providing a complete, integrated traction and control solution.

महाराष्ट्र कैबिनेट अवसंरचना समिति ने मुंबई और नवी मुंबई अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे को निर्बाध रूप से जोड़ने के लिए 22,862 करोड़ रुपये की अनुमानित लागत से 35 किलोमीटर लंबे मेट्रो कॉरिडोर को मंजूरी दे दी है। यह नया कॉरिडोर मुंबई और नवी मुंबई अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे के बीच 35 किलोमीटर की दूरी तक फैला होगा और इसमें 20 स्टेशन होंगे। इन 20 स्टेशनों में से 6 स्टेशन भूमिगत होंगे जबकि शेष 14 स्टेशन एलिवेटेड होंगे।

The Kolkata Metro plans to run over 270 train services on Monday, January 26. The move is aimed at facilitating commuters in reaching their destinations, as several restrictions on road traffic are in place due to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations.

The Kolkata Metro Railway has launched the QR code-enabled return ticket facility for passengers on all its corridors. Passengers availing this facility will no longer need to purchase tickets from metro counters before their return journey, a Metro Railway spokesperson said. This will save them time and avoid the hassle of standing in long queues at the counters upon returning from their destination station.

Mumbaikars have received significant news. The opening of the Metro 9 line, running between Dahisar and Mira-Bhayander, has finally been approved. The first phase of the Metro 9 line, from Dahisar to Kashigaon in Mumbai, has received the final CRMS (Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety) certification. Therefore, there are no longer any obstacles to the operation of the first phase of this line. Significantly, the first phase of Metro 9 is expected to begin in February. With the final approval from the CRMS, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has cleared the way for the Metro's inauguration. Once an auspicious time is finalized, the first phase of Metro 2B, from Mandale to DN Nagar, will also begin operations alongside Metro 9.

Five wards in Mumbai will face low-pressure or suspended water supply for three days starting January 20, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation begins pipeline work related to Metro Line 7A. The work will last for about 44 hours from 9 am on Tuesday (January 20) to Thursday (January 22). According to the BMC, water supply will be either reduced or completely stopped in parts of G North, K East, S, H East and N wards, and regular supply timings will also be changed.

For the past three months, MMRDA officials and local MLAs had assured the public that the two new lines would be operational well before the municipal elections. Officials had said that Metro 2B (Mandalay to Diamond Garden) and Metro 9 (Dahisar East to Kashigaon) were scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by December 25, but the deadline was pushed back. Furthermore, MMRDA officials said that Metro 2B could take at least another month to be ready for the public.

Battery swapping solutions provider Indofast Energy has announced a landmark partnership with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) to establish a network of 23 battery swapping stations. This infrastructure will be located along the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 corridor, a crucial north-south line for the city.

The Mumbai Metro network has achieved a significant milestone. The Dahisar East Interchange, the city's first toll-free interchange, has opened. For the first time in Mumbai, commuters will be able to switch between two metro lines within a toll-free zone, saving time and eliminating congestion at entry and exit points. Developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the facility is scheduled to begin operations in October 2024 and, after safety testing, its first phase is now fully operational.

With an aim to enhance passenger convenience and ease rush hour congestion on Mumbai Metro Line 3, authorities on Saturday announced an increase in the number of daily metro train services from Monday, January 5. According to a statement issued by the MMRC, the revised timetable will come into effect from 5:55 am on Monday. This change in the schedule of metro trains from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade will benefit thousands of commuters travelling on this route daily. According to the notice, additional metro services will be introduced on weekdays and Saturdays, while the existing timetable will remain the same on Sundays.

The first phase of Line 9, built as an extension of Metro Line 7, is expected to open in early 2026. Although it has only four stations, this section is considered extremely important as it will bring metro connectivity to Mira Bhayandar for the first time. This 4.5-kilometer-long section will extend the line from Dahisar East to Kashigaon and terminate near the Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium in Bhayandar.

Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has announced it will operate Metro Line-3 overnight on New Year’s Eve. As per the details shared by MMRC, the Aqua Line metro will operate through the night from 10:30 pm on December 31 to 5:55 am on January 1, 2026. The special extended night service has been announced to ensure convenient and safe travel for commuters celebrating New Year’s Eve.

Digital ticketing has been expanded across Mumbai's metro system, adding Metro lines 2A and 7 to existing services, allowing purchases through multiple apps. Currently, tickets for both elevated lines can only be purchased through MetroOne and WhatsApp. Once the new system is launched, passengers will be able to book rides through multiple apps, including EaseMyTrip, redBus, Tummok, Yatri, ConfirmTicket, Highway Delight, ixigo, Miles & Kilometers (via Telegram), Navi, OneTicket, RedRail, Tripozo, and Vodafone Idea. Paytm, Uber, and Rapido are also expected to be added soon.

Metro Line 8, designed to provide direct metro connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), has taken a major step forward with the state government finalizing the corridor's alignment. Developed by CIDCO, the line will create a seamless inter-city metro network, connecting several suburbs of Navi Mumbai for the first time. According to the detailed project report, 11 stations will fall within Navi Mumbai's limits.

Metro services on Line 2A, Andheri West to Dahisar East, and Line 7, Dahisar East to Gundavali, were disrupted on Sunday evening due to a technical glitch in the signalling system, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded during the busy weekend hours.

The Mumbai Metro operator on Tuesday announced a 25 percent fare discount for disabled passengers from November 23. Technical integration into the ticketing system to implement the fare discount is in its final stages and is progressing as planned. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) said the company is committed to ensuring a smooth and inclusive transit system for all passengers, including people with disabilities (PwDs).