Thane (Metro Rail News): Thane Metro officially known as the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project, has received approval from the central government for its Detailed Project Report (DPR). As per the DPR the project covers a distance of 29km with 22 stations and the total estimated expenditure of the project is Rs.12,200 crore.
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.(MMRL or Mahametro) is serving as the implementing authority for the project. The project is estimated to be completed by 2029.
Brief about the project:
In December 2018, the prime minister laid the foundation stone for the Thane metro project. Thane Metro will circularly cover Thane city( Ring-shaped) with a total length of 29 km of which 26 km section will run elevated through 20 stations while the remaining 3km portion will be underground featuring 2 stations.
Thane Metro Line will have an interchange with Mumbai Metro’s Green Line (Line 4) and Orange Line (Line 5), additionally, it will connect with the central railway station of Thane city
According to the government’s PIB release, the project will provide a huge ridership to nearly 6.47lakh, 7.61lakh and 8.72lakh passengers by the upcoming year of 2029,2035 and 2045 respectively.
MahaMetro has invited technical bids to appoint a DDC( detailed design consultant) for 6 elevated stations between the Dr Kashinath Ghanekhar Natyagrah and the waterfront.
Thane Metro contractor;
AECOM- Systra MVA Consultant- Consulting Engineer Group is the sole bidder for the General Consultant contract of Thane Metro. Thane Metro’s fares, funds and prices have not been announced yet.
