Mumbai Metro News & Updates

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).

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), the city's first fully underground metro, which recently started operations, will now offer a 25 per cent fare concession for differently-abled passengers, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) said, adding that the move will make the city's metro network more accessible and inclusive.

The ridership for Navi Mumbai's first metro service has surpassed the one crore mark in two years after its launch in November 2023, CIDCO said on Monday. The city planning agency of the government also informed that the existing Metro Line 1 will be extended from Belapur to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which will start commercial flight operations from December 25.

A new political and administrative push has revived plans to operate six-coach trains on the Mumbai Metro Blue Line 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar), a long-discussed upgrade from the current four-coach configuration. The upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections could serve as a political catalyst for this long-awaited initiative. The move aims to alleviate congestion during peak hours and significantly increase carrying capacity, but sources and stakeholders acknowledge that the proposal is mired in controversies, financial questions, and operational complexities.

Traffic was disrupted near Andheri West Metro station on Friday after a section of the road near the T-junction leading towards DN Nagar caved in, forcing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Traffic Police to close one lane for immediate repairs to the sewer line.

According to the latest update on Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), the last train from Aarey and BKC towards Cuffe Parade will now run until midnight. This extended schedule will allow commuters to enjoy events until the end without worrying about missing the last train, which previously ran only until 10:30 PM.

Mumbai Metro Lines 7 and 2A will soon be separated. One train service originating from Gundavali will go to Mira Road, while train services originating from DN Nagar, Andheri West, will terminate at a common ticketed interchange station in Dahisar East. Furthermore, the depot for Red Line 7 will remain at Charkop (22 rakes), while the depot for Line 2 will be shifted to Mandale (72 rakes).