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32METRO RAIL NEWS -MAY - 2025 www.metrorailnews.in Features of Line 11Line 12 ( Orange Line ) %u2022 Line 12 of the Mumbai Metro is currently under implementation. The Line 12 spans 22.17 km between Kalyan and Taloja through 19 stations. %u2022 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, laid the foundation stone for the Mumbai Metro Line 11 Project on 7 September 2019. Features of Line 12 Line 13 ( Purple Line )%u2022 Line 13 of the Mumbai Metro is currently under the planning stage. %u2022 The Line 13 of Mumbai Metro will span 23 km connecting Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) %u2013 Virar through 20 stations. Line 14 ( Purple Line )%u2022 Line 14 of the Mumbai Metro is currently under the planning stage. The Line 14 of the Mumbai Metro will span 45 km, connecting Kanjurmarg %u2013 Badlapur through 40 stations. Latest Update on Line 14 The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Metro Line 14 has been prepared by Milan Metro, a consulting firm and has received approval from IIT Bombay. Impacts of Mumbai Metro 1. Enhanced Connectivity: The Mumbai Metro has substantially improved connectivity throughout the city by offering a fast, reliable and efficient transportation option that complements the existing suburban railway and road networks. The metro infrastructure has effectively addressed significant gaps between the eastern and western suburbs, which were previously challenging to navigate due to heavy traffic and a lack of direct routes.For example, Metro Line 1, which connects Versova in the west to Ghatkopar in the east, has reduced travel times from over 90 minutes by road to approximately 20 minutes, providing a fast and dependable alternative.The metro system has streamlined daily commutes for countless residents, linking residential neighbourhoods with Route length12.7 km DepotWadala Estimated costRs. 16,000 crore (old estimate: Rs. 8739 cr)Estimated Ridership 2031: 16.95 lakh/day Route length22.17 km Total Number of Stations 19Estimated Cost Rs. 8,416 croreType Elevated FEATURED METRO SYSTEM