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Mumbai Metro 7A: Dahisar To Airport In 50 Minutes Sans Western Express Highway Traffic
Last Updated: Mumbai Metro Red Line: How will your Dahisar-CSMIA Metro 7A travel look like? When will line be ready? Will it connect to other lines, public transport? Mumbai Metro-7A explained If you thought Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Dahisar East to Gundavali (Andheri East) has made your travel good, then something better is coming for you. The Mumbai Metro-7A, the extension of Metro-7 from Gundavali to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 2. How will your travel look like? When will the line be ready? Will it connect to other lines and public transport? Mumbai Metro-7A explained. Mumbai Metro Line 7A: The route of the red line and stations It is the extension of Metro Line 7 from Gundavali (Andheri East) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) Terminal 2. Total length: 3.42 km 0.94 km elevated along Western Express Highway 2.11 km underground section under Sahar Elevated Road and sensitive utilities Two stations: Airport Colony (elevated) CSMIA Terminal 2 (underground), connected to Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) Currently, travelling from Dahisar to the airport by road during peak hours can take up to 90 minutes, depending on traffic. Once Mumbai Metro Line 7A is fully operational (expected by December 2026), you'll be able to travel directly from Dahisar East to CSMIA Terminal 2 without changing trains. Here's how the journey would look: Dahisar East-Andheri East (Gundavali) via Line 7: 35-38 minutes over 16.4 km, as per current Line 7 travel time data. Andheri East (Gundavali)-CSMIA (T2 Airport Station) via Line 7A extension: The 3.4 km extension includes an underground section running from Andheri East to the airport. This leg is projected to take around 8-10 minutes. Around 43-48 minutes from Dahisar East to the airport terminal once Line 7A is operational. #MMRDA #MumbaiMetro #ReshapingMumbai Mumbai Metro crosses yet another milestone of 2 Crore ridership across #Metroline7 & 2A. First phase was commissioned in April 2022 & 2nd on Jan 19th 2023 dedicated in public service by Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji. — MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) April 7, 2023 Mumbai Metro 7A: Cost & Contract Estimated cost: Rs 1,998 crore dedicated to 7A: viaduct, ramp, two stations, tunnels Full Red Line package (Lines 7 + 7A + 9) estimated at Rs 6,607-6,607 crore How much Mumbai Metro 7A work has been completed? As of July 2025 completion: 61% overall work done Tunnelling fully complete (both directions) via TBM Disha (1.65 km) under complex infrastructure Elevated portions, ramps and station structures between 82–100% complete When is Mumbai Metro-7A expected to be opened? Targeted operational launch by December 2026, aligned with MMRDA's plan for airport metro access by year-end Mumbai Metro-7A: Rolling Stock & Capacity Designed for 8 coach trains, capacity 2,352 passengers per trip Estimated 2031 ridership across Red Line: 11+ lakh/day How will Mumbai Metro Line 7A ease travel for officegoers? Will shorten travel from Andheri East/Mira-Bhayandar/Red Line catchment to airport by up to 60 minutes during peak road congestion Reduces reliance on taxis and buses via Western Express Highway Provides seamless direct access from Mira Bhayandar and northern suburbs to the airport Boost connectivity for office-goers flying out from Andheri corridor and communities along Metro Line 7/9 Help decongest WEH and reduces travel stress for business travellers Enables a predictable, metro-based commute to the airport from business corridors around Andheri, JVLR, and the Mira suburbs Minimises uncertainty compared to road travel, valuable for directors and managerial staff traveling by air frequently. Will Mumbai Metro-7A be connected to other lines? Metro Line 7 (existing): At Gundavali / Andheri East Metro Line 3 (Aqua): CSMIA Terminal 2 Metro Line 8 (proposed Gold Line to NMIA): Terminal 2 Metro Line 9 Continuation via Gundavali Metro Line 1, 2A, 6 via existing interchanges at Andheri & JVLR junctions Transfers are planned as smooth concourse-level interchanges to minimize walking and level changes. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced tunneling for Metro Line 7A, a significant step in enhancing Mumbai's transportation infrastructure. — MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) September 2, 2023 Mumbai Metro Line 7A: Ticketing system Will use standard AFC system: smart cards and QR tokens similar to other Mumbai metro lines Likely fare slabs (consistent across Mumbai Metro): Rs 10 up to 2 km, Rs 20 (2-5 km), Rs 30 (5-12 km), Rs 40 (12-18 km), Rs 50 (18-24 km) (Exact slab for 3.4 km likely Rs 20-30) Ticketing Tips: Top up cards only at official booths/apps Know approximate travel distance before tapping Exit well before last service (10 PM) Use women's coach if available, and note emergency help points. Will Mumbai Metro-7A be linked to public transport? At Gundavali / Andheri East: Metro connects with Western Railway, Metro Lines 1, 2A, and buses At Terminal 2: Direct link to airport terminals and future Line 8-Navi Mumbai Airport Convenience for intermodal transfers for passengers landing at airport or traveling inland Will Mumbai Metro 7A be connected to upcoming Metro lines? top videos View all Metro Line 8 (Gold Line): Elevated corridor from CSMIA Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Line 7A station at T2 will serve as hub for Line 3, 7A & Line 8 interchange Fully integrated metro corridor microfiber extending from Mira Bhayandar to Dahisar to Andheri to Airport to NMIA, bridging western and eastern suburbs. About the Author Manjiri Joshi At the news desk for 17 years, the story of her life has revolved around finding pun, facts while reporting, on radio, heading a daily newspaper desk, teaching mass media students to now editing special copies ...Read More tags : Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd Mumbai metro mumbai metro line 7 Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority view comments Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: August 08, 2025, 17:09 IST News cities » mumbai-news Mumbai Metro 7A: Dahisar To Airport In 50 Minutes Sans Western Express Highway Traffic Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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21-06-2025
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Mumbai Water Alert: Andheri, Vile Parle Residents To Be Impacted From Tomorrow Till...
The BMC announced that the Metro-7A construction work will affect water supply in parts of K-ward from tomorrow till next weekend. Residents in parts of Mumbai's Vile Parle (East) and areas between Andheri station and the Western Express Highway are set to face low water pressure for a week. The affected localities include Old Nagardas Marg, New Nagardas Marg, Mograpada, and Andheri-Kurla Marg, with the disruption scheduled from Sunday, June 22, to Saturday, June 28. The week-long issue is linked to ongoing maintenance work and may impact daily routines in these neighbourhoods. On June 20, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an advisory about a temporary disruption in water supply. Parts of the K-East Ward will be affected over the coming week due to ongoing construction work for the Metro-7A project. As a result, residents in the affected areas can expect low water pressure during this period. In its advisory, the civic body has advised citizens to store adequate water in advance and to use it sparingly to avoid inconvenience. The BMC, in a statement quoted by Mid-Day, explained that the ongoing work is part of the Mumbai Metro-7A project. The BMC clarified that the ongoing low water pressure in parts of K-East Ward is due to excavation work under the Metro-7A project. As per the statement, a tunnel-boring machine will dig beneath an active 1,800 mm water canal near Bamanwada, Andheri (East). 'Under the Mumbai Metro-7A project, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority will be excavating under the operational 1,800-mm diameter corporation canal of Veravali reservoir (24×7), near Bamanwada in Andheri (East), in the K-East Ward through a tunnel-boring machine," BMC said in a statement as quoted by Mid-Day. – In Vile Parle (East), residents will experience low water pressure between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM daily throughout the affected week. – Meanwhile, areas such as Old Nagardas Marg, New Nagardas Marg, Mograpada, and Andheri-Kurla Marg—specifically the stretch from Andheri Station to the Western Express Highway—will receive water at low pressure between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Residents in these zones are advised to plan their water usage accordingly and store water in advance to avoid disruptions to daily routines. First Published:
