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The Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit (MRT) system that serves the city of Mumbai and the Mumbai metropolitan area in Maharashtra, India. 

The system is designed to reduce traffic congestion in the city and complement the overcrowded Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It will be built in three phases over a period of 15 years. Completion is expected in 2025. 

Upon completion, the core system will include fourteen high-speed subway lines for a total length of 356,972 kilometers (241,812 miles) (24%). Underground, the rest raised, with a tiny part built in the class and served by 226 stations.

The following table shows the updated master plan unveiled by the MMRDA: 

Line	Name of Corridor	Length (km)	Stations	Estimated cost	Status	Opening
1	Versova–Andheri–Ghatkopar	11.4	12	₹4,321 crores	Opened	08-Jun-14
2	2A: Dahisar-Malad-DN Nagar	18.5	17	₹6,410 crores	Under construction	2021
	2B: DN Nagar-Mandala	23.6	22	₹10,986 crores	Under construction	2022
3	Colaba - Bandra – SEEPZ	33.5	27	₹24,430 crore	Under construction	Dec-21
4	Wadala–Ghatkopar-Mulund–Teen Hath Naka–Kasarvadavali	32.32	32	₹14,549crore	Under construction	2021
4A	Kasarwadavali-Gaimukh	2.7	2	₹949 crores	Under construction	2022
5	Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan	24.9	17	₹8,417 crores	Under construction	2022
6	Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Kanjurmarg	14.5	13	₹6,716 crores	Under construction	2022
7	Dahisar (East) - Bandra (East)	16.5	13	₹6,208 crores	Under construction	2021
7A	Andheri-CSIA	3.17	2	TBA	Under construction	2022
8	CSIA T2-NMIA	35		₹15,000 crores (approx)	Proposed
9	Dahisar (East)-Mira-Bhayander	10.3	8	₹6,518 crores	Under construction
10	Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road)	9.2	9	₹5,000 crores	Approved
11	Wadala-CSMT	12.7	11	₹8,739 crores	Approved
12	Kalyan-Dombivali-Taloja	20.7	17	₹5,865 crores	Approved
13	Mira Bhayander-Virar	23	TBA	₹ 6,900	Proposed
14	Kanjurmarg-Badlapur	45	TBA	₹ 13,500	Approved
Total		337	202	₹1,40,814+ crores

BLUE LINE 1

Line 1 connects Versova in the western suburbs with Ghatkopar in the central suburbs and covers a distance of 11.4 kilometers. It is fully raised and consists of 12 stations. Work on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor, part of Phase I, began on February 8, 2008. An important bridge for the project was completed in late 2012. The line went into operation on June 8, 2014.

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Yellow Line 2

This corridor will be carried out in two phases; H. 2A and 2B.

The 18,589 km long 2A corridor is being executed by DMRC on behalf of MMRDA. The corridor has 17 stations (Dahisar (West) to D.N. Nagar) and is expected to cost Rs. 6,410 crores.

The construction work, including the viaduct and stations, will be carried out by J. Kumar Infra-CRTG JV. The corridor is expected to be operational in May 2021.

The 2B corridor will be 23.643 km long and is expected to cost Rs. 109.7 billion (equivalent to 120 billion rupees in 2019) including the land acquisition cost of 2774 rupees. This section will have 22 stations (D. N. Nagar to Mandale), work on which began in mid-2018.

Construction work, including the viaduct and stations, will be carried out by Simplex Infrastructure, RCC-MBZ JV and Neeraj-Guam JV. It will be operational by October 2022.

Line 2 is funded in part by multilateral debt of Rs. 7498 crore from ADB.

Aqua-Line 3

This corridor is completely underground, 33.50 km long and has 27 stations. [55] The subway line will connect the Cuffe Parade business district in the south of Mumbai with SEEPZ and Aarey in the north. [56] It will also pass through Mumbai's domestic and international airports, for which the airport operator (GVK) has promised an equity injection of £ 777 billion

After completion there will be a changeover to the planned line 6 at SEEPZ, line 1 at Marol Naka, line 2 at BKC, Central Line at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai Monorail at Mahalaxmi (Jacob Circle) and Western Line at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Central and Churchgate.

Green Line 4

Line 4 of the Mumbai Metro is said to be a 32.32 km long elevated corridor covering 32 stations from Kasarvadavali (near Thane) in the north to Wadala in the south. It is estimated to cost Rs.14,549 crores. This project will help connect the city of Thane to Mumbai with an alternative public transport system.

The line was approved by the Maharashtra government on September 27, 2016. Construction work on this line began in mid-2018.

The construction of viaducts and stations is carried out by a consortium of Reliance-Astaldi JV and Tata Projects-CHEC JV.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has issued a multilateral loan of Rs.3,916 crores for this project. Completion is expected in October 2022.

Orange Line 5

The Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro V-Corridor, 15 miles long, will have 17 stations and cost Rs.8,416 crore. It will be a totally elevated corridor. It will connect Thane to Bhiwandi and Kalyan in the eastern suburbs, with another extension to Taloja in Navi Mumbai, line 12.

The stations include Kapurbawdi in Thane (West), Balkum Naka, Kasheli, Kalher, Purna, Anjur Phata, Dhamankar Naka, Bhiwandi, Gopal Nagar, Temghar, Rajnouli Village, Govegaon MIDC, Kongaon, Durgadi Fort, Sahajanand Chowk, Kalyan Railway Station and Kalyan APMC.

The line was approved by Prime Minister Fadnavis on October 19, 2016. The MMRDA plans to start construction on the line by December 2017. The line will be delayed due to the final alignment facing resistance from the locals. It will be ready by October 2024. The corridor is being built by Afcons in a package from Kalyan to Bhiwandi with 7 stations.

Pink Line 6:

The 14.47 km long Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg Metro-VI corridor will have 13 stations and cost Rs. 6,672 crores. It will be an elevated corridor. It will connect Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri in the western suburbs to Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg in the eastern suburbs.

The stations include Lokhandwala Complex, Adarsh Nagar, Momin Nagar, JVLR, Shyam Nagar, Mahakali Caves, SEEPZ Village, Saki Vihar Road, Ram Baug, Powai Lake, IIT Powai, Kanjurmarg (W), Vikhroli-Eastern Express Highway.

Red Line 7

This corridor is 16.475 km (10.237 mi) long, and runs from Dahisar (East) in the north to Andheri (East) in the south, with a further extension till Bhayander in the north, and Mumbai International Airport Terminal 2 in the south. The line is partially elevated, and partially underground.

Gold Line 8

This is a proposed metro line between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport till Navi Mumbai International Airport. It will connect Mumbai airport to the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport and its length would be approx 32 km.

Red Line 9

Metro line 9 will ply between the Dahisar-Mira Bhayander route. It will have 10 stations all elevated. The proposed Metro of Dahisar to Mira-Bhayandar will cut down approximately 30 km of travel distance between the Mira-Bhayandar and Mumbai suburbs. It is an extension of Line 7

Purple Line

It is a proposed metro project to connect Mira Road with Virar. The project length is 23 km and the estimated cost of the project is ₹6,900 crore.

Magenta Line

It is an approved metro project to connect Vikhroli with Kanjurmarg and further to Ambernath-Badlapur. It will have an intersection at Kanjurmarg with line 6 i.e. Pink line. This project is now at the DPR stage(in 2018). The project length is 45 km and the estimated cost of the project is ₹13,500 crore.

Travelers

On 21 Oct 2019, exactly after 1,960 days (approx 5 years) of Mumbai Metro Line 1's inception crossed 60 crore passengers, with an average daily ridership of around 4,50,000 (4.5 lakh) passengers.

Source: Wikipedia

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A little facts about Mumbai metro

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is known for its traffic and crowded streets. But with the introduction of Mumbai Metro, commuting has become much easier and efficient. Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit system that operates in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The system currently has 12 operational stations and three lines that cover a distance of over 60 kilometers.

The first line of Mumbai Metro, the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar line, was opened in 2014, and it quickly became a hit with commuters. The line was extended to connect to the Western and Central Railway stations, making it easier for people to travel across the city. The other two lines, Dahisar-Andheri East and Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ, were opened in 2019 and have already proven to be popular with commuters.

One of the major advantages of Mumbai Metro is that it is a fast and reliable mode of transportation. With Mumbai's infamous traffic, traveling by road can take hours. But with the Metro, commuters can reach their destination in a fraction of the time. The Metro also provides a comfortable and air-conditioned ride, making it a popular choice during the hot and humid summer months.

Apart from being a fast and reliable mode of transportation, Mumbai Metro is also an eco-friendly option. By encouraging people to use public transportation, the Metro helps reduce carbon emissions, making the city a greener place to live in. Moreover, the Metro is accessible to everyone, including senior citizens and differently-abled individuals, making it an inclusive mode of transportation.

Another advantage of the Mumbai Metro is that it helps decongest the roads. With more people using public transportation, there is less traffic on the roads, which not only reduces commute times but also makes the roads safer for everyone. The Metro also helps reduce the wear and tear on the roads, which in turn reduces the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.

Overall, Mumbai Metro has been a game-changer for commuters in Mumbai. It has made commuting faster, more efficient, and more eco-friendly. As more lines are being planned and constructed, the Metro will continue to transform the way people travel in the city.