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Time of India
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Metro 4 trial runs in September, operations by year-end: Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde
THANE: Deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday announced that trial runs for the Mumbai Metro Line 4 will begin in Sept, with operations expected by the end of the year. The corridor, connecting Wadala to Kapurbawdi, has been extended to Gaimukh as Metro 4A and is also being linked to Mira-Bhayander (Metro 10) beyond, where it will further integrate with other Mumbai metro lines, forming a seamless loop across the Metropolitan Region, Shinde said while speaking at the 31st edition of the Varsha Marathon by the Thane Municipal Corporation, which saw over 20,000 participants. "Work on the Thane internal metro line with interchange stations with Metro 4 is also progressing, which will provide last-mile connectivity and benefit commuters from Thane and neighbouring areas," Shinde said. Shinde had earlier stated that trial runs on the Gaimukh-Majiwada stretch (Metro Line 4 partial and 4A) would commence before year end. However, activists and opposition leaders now question the timeline, pointing to the present delays in station construction, particularly along the Ghodbunder stretch and the Mogharpada car shed, which is yet to be built. MMRDA officials said 85% of the work on the corridor is complete. A crucial installation of a 58-metre steel span at Pantnagar-Ghatkopar bus station was also completed over the weekend, officials said. Authorities disclosed plans to transport 48 Metro coaches from the Mandale depot (Line 2B) to the elevated section between Gaimukh and Cadbury on Line 4 to enable trial runs and pre-commissioning work without waiting for depot completion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo Meanwhile, Shinde also outlined plans to decongest Thane roads by rerouting freight and outbound traffic from Gujarat, Nashik, and JNPT via the Mumbai freeway extension and Coastal Road, bypassing the city and diverting vehicles to Saket and Fountain Hotel junctions. He asked Thane municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao to utilise the Rs 3,000 crore budget released by the state during his tenure as CM to preserve Thane's identity as the "City of Lakes," maintain green cover, and ensure pothole-free roads. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Trials begin on Metro 9 corridor from Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander
Trial runs on the 13.6km Metro 9 corridor between Dahisar and Mira-Bhayander, Thane district's first Metro corridor, began on Wednesday in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis. The CM, along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, also took a short ride during the trial. With completion of 96% of the civil work and 75% of system integration, MMRDA is targeting commissioning of a 4.4km stretch between Dahisar and Kashigaon by the year-end. It has now begun dynamic trials on the up and down lines, which will include load testing, signalling and traction checks, as well as emergency preparedness drills. "This line will play a key role in decongesting traffic on Western Express Highway. For Mira-Bhayander residents, it will be a game changer. We are committed to opening 50km of Metro routes this year, 62km next year, and another 60km the year after that," Fadnavis said. Once operational, the Metro 9 line will connect 10 stations, with Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon and Kashigaon likely to be opened first. The corridor will be integrated with Metro 2A (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and eventually provide seamless access to the airport via Metros 7 and 7A. It will also offer connectivity to the upcoming Metro 10 (Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk) and Metro 13 (Vasai-Virar) corridors. Shinde said the extension towards Virar will ensure direct Metro connectivity for Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts. tnn
