Mumbai, India’s busiest city, has long been known for its fast-paced lifestyle, thriving industries, and dense population, which constantly need efficient transportation. The Mumbai Metro is one of the city’s most important advancements in urban transportation, enhancing the daily commute of millions and reducing road congestion. This article covers everything from the Mumbai Metro’s origins and expansion plans to its economic impacts and projections.
Mumbai Metro Overview
- Length: 341.57 km – 59.09 km (Operational), 154.28 km (Under Construction), 128.2 km (proposed)
- Stations: 271 – 53 (Operational), 130 (Under Construction), 88 (proposed)
- Lines: 14
- Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
- Speed: 80 km/h (Average speed – 33 km/h)
- Type: Elevated, Underground
- Began operation: 8 June 2014
Mumbai Metro Timeline
- 8 June 2014: Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar (Blue Line) – 11.4 km
- 2 April 2022: Dahisar East – Dahanukarwadi (Yellow Line) – 9.50 km
- 2 April 2022: Dahisar East – Aarey (Red Line) – 9.75 km
- 19 January 2023: Dahanukar Wadi – Andheri West (Yellow Line) – 9.10 km
- 19 January 2023: Aarey – Gundavali (Red Line) – 6.75 km
- 7 October 2024: Aarey JVLR – BKC (Aqua Line) – 12.69 km
Mumbai Metro Network
Mumbai Metro Routes
Mumbai Metro Line-1 – Blue Line
- Length: 11.4 km
- Route: Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar
- Stations: 12 – Versova, D.N. Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri, Western Express Highway (WEH), Chakala, Airport Road, Marol Naka, Saki Naka, Asalpha, Jagruti Nagar, Ghatkopar
Mumbai Metro Line-2A – Yellow Line
- Length: 18.6 km
- Route: Dahisar (East) – Andheri West
- Stations: 17 – Dahisar East, Upper Dahisar Station (Anand Nagar), Kandarpada (Rushi Sankul), Mandapeshwar (IC Colony), Eksar (LIC Colony), Borivali West (Don Bosco), Pahadi Eksar (Shimpoli, Shimpawali), Kandivali West (Mahavir Nagar), Dahanukarwadi (Kamraj Nagar), Valnai (Charkop), Malad West, Lower Malad (Kasturi Park), Pahadi Goregaon (Bangur Nagar), Goregaon West, Oshiwara (Adarsh Nagar), Lower Oshiwara (Shastri Nagar), Andheri West (D.N. Nagar)
Mumbai Metro Line-2B – Yellow Line
- Length: 23.643 km
- Route: D.N. Nagar – Bandra – Mandale
- Stations: ESIC Nagar, Prem Nagar, Indira Nagar, Nanavati Hospital, Khira Nagar, Saraswat Nagar, National College, Bandra, MMRDA Office, Income Tax office (ITO), ILFS, MTNL Metro, SG Barve Marg, Kurla Terminal, Kurla (E), EEH, Chembur, Diamond Garden, Shivaji Chowk, BSNL, Mankhurd, Mandale
Mumbai Metro Line-3 – Aqua Line
- Length: 33.5 km
- Route: Cuffe Parade – BKC – SEEPZ – Aarey Colony
- Stations: 27 – Cuffe Parade, Vidhan Bhavan, Churchgate, Hutatma Chowk, CSMT, Kalbadevi, Girgaon, Grant Road, Mumbai Central, Mahalaxmi, Science Museum, Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli, Siddhivinayak, Dadar, Shitladevi, Dharavi, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Vidyanagri, Santa Cruz, CSIA Terminal 1 (Domestic Airport), Sahar Road, CSIA Terminal 2 (International Airport), Marol Naka, MIDC, SEEPZ and Aarey Colony (only at-grade station)
Mumbai Metro Line-4 – Green Line
- Length: 32.32 km
- Route: Bhakti Park (Wadala) – Ghatkopar – Thane – Kasarvadavali
- Stations: 32 – Bhakti Park, Wadala TT, Anik Bus Depot, Suman Nagar, Siddharth Colony, Amar Mahal Junction, Garodia Nagar, Pant Nagar, Lakshmi Nagar, Shreyas Cinema, Godrej Company, Vikhroli, Surya Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Naval Housing, Bhandup Mahapalika, Bhandup, Shangrila, Dr Hedgewar Chowk, Mulund Fire Station, Maharana Pratap Chowk, Thane Teen Haath Naka, RTO Thane, Mahapalika Marg, Cadbury Junction, Majiwada, Kapurbawdi, Manpada, Tikuji-Ni-Wadi, Dongari Pada, Vijay Garden, Kasaravadavali
Mumbai Metro Line-4A – Green Line
- Length: 2.88 km
- Route: Kasaravadavali – Gaimukh
- Stations: 2 – Gowniwada, Gaimukh
Mumbai Metro Line-5 – Orange Line
- Length: 23.53 km
- Route: Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan
- Stations: 17 – Kapurbawdi, 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, Kalyan APMC
Mumbai Metro Line-6 – Pink Line
- Length: 14.477 km
- Route: Swami Samarth Nagar – Vikhroli
- Stations: 13 – Swami Samarth Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Jogeshwari (W), JVLR, Shyam Nagar, Maha Kali Caves, SEEPZ Village, Saki Vihar, Rambaug, Powai Lake, IIT Powai, Kanjur Marg, Vikhroli (EEH)
Mumbai Metro Line-7 – Red Line
- Length: 16.5 km
- Route: Dahisar East – Gundavali (Andheri East)
- Stations: 14 – Dahisar East, Ovaripada, National Park, Devipada, Magathane, Poisar (formerly Mahindra & Mahindra), Akurli (formerly Bandongri), Kurar (formerly Pushpa Park), Dindoshi (formerly Pathanwadi), Aarey, Goregaon E (formerly Mahanand), Jogeshwari E (formerly JVLR Junction), Shankarwadi, Gundavali (Andheri East)
Mumbai Metro Line-7A – Red Line
- Length: 3.17 km
- Route: Gundavali (Andheri East) – CSIA Terminal 2
- Stations: 2 – Airport Colony, CSIA Terminal 2
Mumbai Metro Line-8 – Gold Line
- Length: 35
- Route: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA) – Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
- Stations: 7
Mumbai Metro Line-9 – Red Line
- Length: 11.38 km
- Route: Dahisar East – Mira Bhayandar
- Stations: 7 – Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, Kashigaon, Sai Baba Nagar, Meditya Nagar, Shaheed Bhaghat Singh Garden and Subhash Chandra Bose Ground
Mumbai Metro Line-10 – Green Line
- Length: 9.209 km
- Route: Gaimukh – Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road)
- Stations: 4 – Gaimukh Reti Bundar, Versova Chaar Phata, Kashi Mira, Shivaji Chowk
Mumbai Metro Line-11 – Green Line
- Length: 16 km
- Route: Anik Bus Depot (Wadala) – SPM Chowk
- Stations: 15 – Anik Bus Depot, Wadala Depot, CGS Colony, Ganesh Nagar, BPT Hospital, Sewri, Hay Bunder, Coal Bunder, Reay Road, Byculla, Nagpada Junction, Bhendi Bazaar, Crawford Market, CSMT Metro (interchange with Line-3 / Aqua Line), Horniman Circle, and SPM Circle
Mumbai Metro Line-12 – Orange Line
- Length: 22.17 km
- Route: Kalyan – Taloja
- Stations: 19 – Kalyan, APMC Kalyan, Ganesh Nagar, Pisvali Gaon, Golavali, Dombivli MIDC, Sagaon, Sonarpada, Manpada, Hedutane, Kolegaon, Nilaje Gaon, Vadavali, Bale, Waklan, Turbhe, Pisarve Depot, Pisarve, Taloja
Mumbai Metro Line-13 – Purple Line
- Length: 23 km
- Route: Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) – Virar
- Stations: 20
Mumbai Metro Line-14 – Magenta Line
- Length: 45km
- Route: Vikhroli – Kanjurmarg – Badlapur
- Stations: 40
Mumbai Metro Map
About Mumbai Metro
The rapid transit metro system is intended to reduce traffic congestion in the city and complement the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It is being built in three phases and is expected to be completed in October 2026. As of Nov 2024, the 59.5 km (37.0 mi) long Mumbai Metro is the fourth longest metro network in India. When completed, the core system will have sixteen high-capacity metro railway lines, spanning over 523 km (325 mi) (25% underground, the rest elevated, some built at grade) and serving 350 stations.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority maintains the metro system in the Greater Mumbai area, while the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited looks after all metro rail projects being developed in Maharashtra.
Mumbai Metro Fares
The fare of Mumbai Metro is Rs. 20 for 3–12 km, Rs. 30 for 18–24 km, Rs. 40 for 18–24 km and Rs. 40 for 24–30 km. Passengers also get a trip pass or smart card, which is valid for forty five trips and forty days. However, a security deposit of fifty rupees has to be paid, which is withdrawable as per the prevailing laws.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Metro is a major force in reshaping Mumbai’s urban landscape. Each new line brings the city closer to sustainable, efficient and convenient transport, greatly benefiting the environment, the economy and the daily lives of millions of people. The expansion of the Mumbai Metro reflects Mumbai’s evolution into a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis.
