Mumbai Metro Line 2B
Mumbai Metro Line 2B is a 23.643 km elevated line with 20 stations, planned from ESIC Nagar near D.N. Nagar in Andheri West to Mandale in Mankhurd, via Bandra, BKC, Kurla and Chembur. MMRDA is building it. As of October 2026 it is partly open: Mandale to Diamond Garden, 5.4 km and five stations, since 8 April 2026, with Chembur station added on 13 August 2026.
Why it matters
Line 2B is planned as an east-west link across the suburbs, joining the Harbour line belt at Mankhurd and Chembur with Kurla, the BKC business district and Bandra, and meeting Line 2A at D.N. Nagar. The open eastern stretch already connects Metro, suburban rail and Monorail at Chembur. Its Mandale depot, about 28 hectares, is described as Mumbai's largest. Ridership will stay modest until the line reaches Kurla and BKC.
Key facts
- Operator: MMRDA
- Length: 23.643 km, 20 stations
- Status (October 2026): Partially operational (October 2026). Mandale to Diamond Garden (5 stations) open since 8 April 2026; Chembur station added 13 August 2026, giving 6 stations in service. The section from Chembur west to D.N. Nagar is under construction.
- Cost: ₹10,986 crore (state cabinet approval, September 2016)
- Trains: BEML, 6-car trainsets, driverless-capable; maintained at Mandale depot
Mumbai Metro Line 2B stations
The 20 stations below run from ESIC Nagar to Mandale. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Type | Connects to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESIC Nagar | Elevated | |
| 2 | Prem Nagar | Elevated | |
| 3 | Indira Nagar | Elevated | |
| 4 | Nanavati Hospital | Elevated | |
| 5 | Khira Nagar | Elevated | |
| 6 | Saraswat Nagar | Elevated | |
| 7 | National College | Elevated | |
| 8 | Bandra Metro | Elevated | Bandra railway station (Western line) |
| 9 | Income Tax Office | Elevated | Line 3 (Aqua), BKC |
| 10 | ILFS | Elevated | |
| 11 | MTNL Metro | Elevated | |
| 12 | S.G. Barve Marg | Elevated | |
| 13 | Kurla (East) | Elevated | |
| 14 | Eastern Express Highway | Elevated | |
| 15 | Chembur | Elevated | Chembur railway station (Harbour line) / Mumbai Monorail (V.N. Purav Marg) |
| 16 | Diamond Garden | Elevated | |
| 17 | Shivaji Chowk | Elevated | |
| 18 | BSNL Metro | Elevated | |
| 19 | Mankhurd | Elevated | Mankhurd railway station (Harbour line) |
| 20 | Mandale | Elevated |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandale to Diamond Garden | 5 | 5.4 | Operational | 2026-04-08 |
| Diamond Garden to Chembur | 1 | Operational | 2026-08-13 | |
| Chembur to ESIC Nagar (D.N. Nagar) | 14 | Under construction | no official date announced |
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Official source: mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in
Latest updates
56 tenders tracked →Phases
| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandale to Diamond Garden | Mandale to Diamond Garden | 5 | 5.4 | Operational |
| Diamond Garden to Chembur | Diamond Garden to Chembur | 1 | Operational | |
| Chembur to ESIC Nagar (D.N. Nagar) | Chembur to ESIC Nagar (D.N. Nagar) | 14 | Under construction |
Milestones
- Maharashtra cabinet approves the D.N. Nagar to Mandale corridor at ₹10,986 crore
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone
- Civil construction begins
- MMRDA terminates the original civil contracts (Simplex; RCC Infra-MBZ), slowing work
- Trial runs begin on the Mandale to Diamond Garden stretch
- Mandale to Diamond Garden section inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- Passenger service begins on five stations, Mandale to Diamond Garden
- Chembur station opens after CMRS approval in June 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Mumbai Metro Line 2B open?
Partly. The Mandale to Diamond Garden section opened to passengers on 8 April 2026 and Chembur station opened on 13 August 2026, so six stations are in service as of October 2026.
Which Line 2B stations are open?
Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL Metro, Shivaji Chowk, Diamond Garden and Chembur.
How long is Line 2B and how many stations will it have?
The full corridor from D.N. Nagar to Mandale is 23.643 km and elevated, with 20 stations planned.
Where can I change to other lines?
At Chembur you can change to the suburban railway (Harbour line) and the Mumbai Monorail. When complete, the line will also meet Line 3 at BKC and the Western line at Bandra.
When will the full line open?
MMRDA has not announced an official date for the section west of Chembur as of October 2026.
What does Line 2B cost?
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the corridor in September 2016 at ₹10,986 crore.
Who supplies the trains?
BEML supplies the six-car trains, which are maintained at the Mandale depot.
Journey Planner & Route Map
Awarded tenders & contracts
No awarded tenders or contracts recorded yet.
Ongoing tenders
| Tender | Agency | Value | Bid due | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MahaMetro invites maintenance tender for Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 | Maha Metro | Open | ||
| MRVC invites bids for electrification work in Borivali-Virar Section of Western Railways | MRVC | Subscribers | Under evaluation | |
| Maha Metro floats Rs 3.54 cr tender for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 maintenance | Maha Metro | Subscribers | Subscribers | Under evaluation |
Upcoming tenders
No upcoming tenders announced yet.
Bid values, closing dates and awardees are for subscribers. See plans.