MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is working on building two metro depots in the Thane district. This move is a significant step in expanding the metro network. The MMRDA has acquired important land for these depots, which will be crucial for the operation, maintenance, and repair of metro trains.
For the upcoming Metro Line 12 that will connect Kalyan and Taloja, the government has allocated 47 hectares of land in Niljepada, Thane district, to MMRDA. This is an important development for this metro route.
Additionally, 59.65 hectares of land in Dongri Village (Bhayander West) have been acquired for the development of Metro Route 9 and 7A. This expansion will improve metro connectivity within Thane district, offering better transportation options for residents.
Currently, work is in progress on the construction of seven metro lines, including 2B, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7A, and 9.
MMRDA is also actively planning to connect Metro Route 12 (Kalyan-Taloja) with Metro Route 5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan), which will allow smoother travel between Thane and Navi Mumbai. It is studying the integration of Navi Mumbai Metro station with Metro Route 12 to improve connectivity in the region.
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, expressed gratitude to CM Eknath Shinde and DCM Devendra Fadnavis for their cooperation in providing land for the metro projects. He mentioned that all metro projects are progressing rapidly, and with the newly acquired lands, the work will be completed soon. The state government’s assistance is aiding in transferring proposed metro depots. They are also looking into extending Metro route 12 and integrating it with Navi Mumbai Metro station.
Nothing for virar. As always, there is NOTHING planned for Virar. Its like Mumbai ends at Mira Road and beyond that we dont exist!
It’s a pity that no major metro plans are being planned for the Vasai Virar belt inspite of these areas being the most populated of all of Mumbai’s neighbouring areas. From these areas people reach out to all other areas across Greater Mumbai for their livelihood but no serious thought is given towards their plight by the town planning authorities.