Mumbai Metro-5: The Link That Will Connect Thane To Kalyan, Ease Suburban Office Travel To City
Mumbai Metro orange line: What will be the route of Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan Mumbai Metro-5? How much work is done? By when will it be ready? Will it connect to Mumbai Metros?
The Mumbai Metro-5, the orange line that will connect Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan, will offer much-needed respite to suburban travellers coming to city offices.
What will be the route? How much work is done? By when will it be ready? All you need to know about Rs 8,416-crore line.
Mumbai Metro-5 will be a 24.90-km elevated line with a 3-km underground segment in Bhiwandi.
It will have 15 elevated stops: Kapurbawadi (Thane), Balkum Naka, Kasheli, Kalher, Purna, Anjurphata, Dhamankar Naka, Bhiwandi Station, Gopal Nagar, Temghar, Rajnouli, Gove Gaon, Kon Gaon, Kalyan Station, Kalyan APMC Market
Mumbai Metro-5: What is the cost and funding?
Mumbai Metro-5: How far has the construction progressed?
Phase 1 (Kapurbawadi-Dhamankar Naka, 12.81 km)
99% complete as of June 2025; viaduct, piers, girder works nearly fully done; station structures (spine and wings) at 100%
Phase 2 (Bhiwandi to Kalyan, 12 km)
On hold; route being revised with underground option due to rehabilitation issues; 80% complete on Phase 1; Phase 2 delayed pending tunnelling approvals
Expect full commissioning of Phase 1 by end 2025 and Phase 2 by 2027 or later
Mumbai Metro-5: Rolling Stock & Capacity
Designed for 6 coach trains carrying about 1,756 passengers/trip
Estimated daily ridership: 3.0-3.3 lakh by 2031
Mumbai Metro-5: Timings & Frequency
Operating hours likely 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (in line with other Mumbai metro lines)
Frequency:
How will Mumbai Metro-5 save travel time?
Road commute along Ghodbunder Road currently takes 60-80 min; metro will trim it to roughly 20-30 min — a 50–75% reduction.
How will Mumbai Metro-5 impact office commute?
Will connect underserved corridors: Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan, easing suburban rail overload
Enhance access for office-goers travelling towards Thane and Mumbai
Facilitate transit to logistics and commercial hubs, reduces congestion and pollution
Offers predictable, express travel across major suburban zones
Ideal for daily corporate commuters across Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan belt
Helps reduce delays, road stress, and unpredictability common with vehicular traffic.
Will Mumbai Metro-5 be connected to other Metros?
Line 4 (Green): Kapurbawadi Junction
Line 12 (Orange southern): Kalyan (planned extension toward Taloja)
Central Railway: Kalyan Station (Indian Rail)
Future extension to Ulhasnagar and Ambernath (Chikhloli Station) in Phase 2, connecting suburbs to metro network.
Transfers planned to be seamless with integrated platforms and shared facilities at interchange hubs.
Probable fare chart (based on consistent slab pricing):
Rs 10 (≤ 2 km), Rs 20 (2–5 km), Rs 30 (5–12 km), Rs 40 (12–18 km), Rs 50 (18–24 km)
Buying Reminders:
Top up smart cards only at official counters or apps
Check trip distance before swiping
Be aware of last-train schedules (10 PM)
Use women's coach where available; keep emergency contacts handy
Will Mumbai Metro-5 be integrated with other public transport?
Interlinks with Central Railway at Kalyan
Minimal early-stage rail connectivity along the route; future interchange at Anjurphata / Bhiwandi rail hub
Bus stands and suburban rail hubs near many stations; multi-modal access envisaged through future infrastructure improvements
What future extensions & connections have been planned for Mumbai Metro-5?
Phase 2 extensions: Bhiwandi-Kalyan, including an underground segment (underway)
Metro Line 12: from Kalyan to Taloja via Dombivli planned as continuous Orange corridor
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Proposed spur to Ulhasnagar / Ambernath (Chikhloli) to serve dense residential zones — DPR phase under preparation.
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