Mumbai Mira-Bhayander Metro 9: CSMIA, Bandra To Dahisar, Thane, The Double-Decker Line Connects All
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Mumbai Metro Line 9: From connectivity to key areas across the length and breadth of the city to the unique infrastructure, Mumbai Metro-9 stands out for a number of reasons
Mumbai Metro Line 9 Trial Run: After a long wait, Thane district, on the outskirts of Mumbai, is set to get its first Metro, that too, a double-decker one.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 15 flagged off the trial run of the Phase-1 of the Metro Line-9 between Dahisar (East) and Kashigaon in Thane district.
From its connectivity to the intricate maze of Mumbai to the unique infrastructure, Mumbai Metro-9 stands out for a number of reasons.
MUMBAI METRO-9
It is an extension of Line 7 from Andheri to CSMIA and Dahisar to Mira Bhayander and is 13.581 km long (11.386 km elevated and 2.195km underground) with 10 stations.
It shall provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar) and Metro Line 7(Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E)).
Metro Line-9 is part of Mumbai's pioneering double-decker infrastructure project, where both Metro and vehicular flyovers share a common viaduct.
THE CONNECTIVITY
HOW IT WILL HELP
The Kashigaon-Dahisar metro line will give Thane commuters an easy and smooth commute alternative to overcrowded local trains and the infamous Mumbai traffic, especially during peak hours.
The implementation of this corridor is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, especially near Dahisar Toll Naka
Lower vehicular emissions and promote eco-friendly commuting
Introduce energy-efficient systems like regenerative braking
Employ green construction practices with reduced environmental impact.
Progress in Motion: Trial Run of Mumbai Metro Line 9!Flagged off the 'Trial run of Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Route-9, from Kashigaon to Dahisar (East)' of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority at Mira Bhayandar, Thane.
The section of Metro Line 9 from Kashigaon to… https://t.co/90cHK4Wy6a pic.twitter.com/Hi4x4y6fGk
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 14, 2025
WHAT THE CM SAID
'This stretch offers seamless connectivity along the Western Express Highway and will act as a major decongestion solution. For the first time in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, a double-decker bridge has been built in this section, where both the flyover and the metro line will be seen on the parallel structure," said CM Devendra Fadnavis during the test run last week.
'The section of Metro Line 9 from Kashigaon to Dahisar (East) will be opened to the public after the technical testing is completed. The metro is a very good option for reducing traffic on the Western Express Highway and making travel easier for Mumbaikars. We are planning to provide smooth and direct connectivity from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Ground to Bandra along the Western Express Highway, and work is underway in different phases to achieve this," he said.
'Soon, people will be able to travel by metro all the way to Virar. As more metro lines get connected, passengers will get a complete end-to-end travel solution. Planning is also underway to connect the metro with the bullet train station that is being developed at Vadhavan," the CM said.
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