Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently launched the first phase of Metro Line 9, spanning 4.7 km from Dahisar East to Kashigaon, with four new stations. This initiative aims to cut travel time between Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar significantly.
The new Metro Line 9 is integrated with Metro Line 7 (Red Line), offering a direct connection to the Western Express Highway and Andheri East. The project will reduce the previous one to two-hour commute due to Dahisar toll plaza congestion to just 30 minutes.
The second phase of Metro Line 9, from Saibaba Nagar to Subhash Chandra Bose Ground, is nearing completion at 96%. Once operational, Line 9 will link to Line 3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ), facilitating seamless travel from Mira-Bhayandar to South Mumbai.
Chief Minister Fadnavis emphasized the eco-friendly nature of the project, incorporating solar power, rainwater harvesting, and regenerative braking. Notably, the line features a unique “double-decker” design, akin to Nagpur, where the metro and a flyover share a single pillar.
In another development, CM Fadnavis inaugurated the initial phase of Metro Line 2B (D.N. Nagar to Mandale), covering the stretch from Diamond Garden to Mandale. Simultaneously, he initiated India’s first Pod Taxi project in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, enhancing East-West connectivity.
