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Mumbai Metro Route Map Timings, Lines, Facts & Stations

Published Date: 22-Dec-2022

Mumbai Metro, which serves the city of Mumbai, is a mass rapid transit system. It is being built in three phases in a bid to decongest the Mumbai suburban railway. Eventually, the metro network is envisioned to have 14 lines across some 337 km route length. The system is mostly being built underground or on elevated viaducts, with a tiny portion at grade. The trains, which run at a top speed of 80 km/h, carry just over 5,50,000 people every day. Standard-gauge (1,435 mm) tracks and 25 kV Alternating Current (AC) via overhead catenary are used on the system.

Mumbai Metro Quick Info

  • Owner: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
  • Serving Cities: Mumbai
  • Number of Lines and Stations (operational): 3 lines and 43 Stations
  • Headquarters: Bandra–Kurla Complex
  • Started Operations in 2014
  • Daily Timings: 5:20 am to 11:46 pm

Mumbai Metro Route Map

Mumbai Metro Line Map

Mumbai Metro History

In June 2006, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the first phase of the Mumbai Metro project. However, the construction work began in February 2008. A successful trial run was conducted in May 2013. The Mumbai Metro began its operations on June 8, 2014, with the inauguration of Line 1, also known as the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor. 

The initiative to develop the Mumbai Metro was undertaken by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which is responsible for the planning and implementation of various infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro is operated by Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure (69%), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, (26%) and RATP Dev Transdev Asia, France (5%).

In June 2019, a new nodal agency called Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation (MMMOCL) was established for operating and maintaining all Mumbai Metro services on lines owned by MMRDA.

Mumbai Metro Lines

All the metro lines are in various stages of construction. Some are also categorised under the proposed segment. Travellers looking to commute on these metro lines can easily access hotels in Mumbai near Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar. 

Operational Lines

  • Line 1 Blue Line- (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor): This was the first line to be operational and spans approximately 11.4 kilometers with 12 stations, connecting the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai.
  • Line 2A Yellow Line- (Dahisar-Andheri West): This line is operational with 17 stations covering a distance of 18.6 km. 
  • Line 7 Red Line- (Gundavali to Dahisar East corridor): This line is operational with 14 stations covering a distance of 16.5 km. 

Under Construction and Proposed Lines

  • Line 3 Aqua line-(Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor): Also known as the Mumbai Metro Rail Project (MMRP), Line 3 is currently under construction. It will connect Colaba in South Mumbai to SEEPZ in the northwestern suburbs. Line 3 is expected to be a fully underground corridor and is anticipated to significantly improve connectivity in the city.
  • Line 2B Yellow line- (DN Nagar-Mandale corridor): This line will connect DN Nagar to Mandale and will be around 23.6 kilometers long. It is expected to provide connectivity to various key locations in Mumbai, including the Mumbai International Airport.
  • Line 4 Green line-(Wadala-Kasarvadavali corridor): Line 4 will span approximately 32.3 kilometers, connecting Wadala in central Mumbai to Kasarvadavali in Thane. This line will cater to the growing residential and commercial areas of Thane.
  • Line 5 Orange Line-(Thane to Kalyan): It will connect Thane to Kalyan with a distance covering 23.50 km and 17 stations.
  • Line 6 Pink line- (Swami Samarth Nagar-Jogeshwari-Kanjurmarg-Vikhroli corridor): Line 6 will run from Swami Samarth Nagar in Lokhandwala to Vikhroli and is expected to improve connectivity in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai.
  • Line 9 Red line- (Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar): Line 9 will connect Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar and is expected to provide improved connectivity to the northern suburbs.
  • Line 8 Gold Line-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA) to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA): This line will connect the airports covering 35 km with 7 stations.

The table below summarises the Mumbai Metro Lines.

Metro Line Route Total Length (in km) Number of Stations Status
Blue Line (Line 1) Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar 10.8 12 Operational
Yellow Line (Line 2A) Dahisar East – D.N. Nagar 18.6 17 Partially Operational
Yellow Line (Line 2B) D.N. Nagar – Mandale 23.6 22 Under construction
Aqua Line (Line 3) Cuff Parade – Bandra Kurla Complex – Seepz – Aarey Colony 33.5 27 Under construction
Green Line (Line 4) Wadala – Kasarawadavali 32.3 32 Under construction
Green Line (Line 4A) Kasarawadavali – Gaimukh 2.8 2 Under construction
Orange Line (Line 5) Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan 24.9 17 Under construction
Pink Line (Line 6) Swami Samarth Nagar – Vikhroli 15.1 13 Under construction
Red Line (Line 7) Dahisar East – Andheri East 16.5 14 Partially Operational
Red Line (Line 7A) Andheri East – CSI Airport 3.1 2 Under construction
Gold Line (Line 8) CSI Airport – NMIA 35 7 Proposed Stage
Red Line (Line 9) Dahisar East – Mira Bhayander 11.3 8 Under construction
Green Line (Line 10) Gaimukh – Shivaji Chowk on Mira Road 9.2 4 Approved
Green Line (Line 11) Wadala – Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus 12.7 10 Proposed Stage
Orange Line (Line 12) Kalian – Taloja 20.7 17 Proposed Stage
Purple Line (Line 13) Shivaji Chowk in Mira Road – Virar 23 20 Proposed Stage
Magenta Line (Line 14) Kanjurmarg – Badlapur 45 40 Proposed Stage

Mumbai Metro Line 1 – Blue Line

Line 1, also known as the Versova–Andheri–Ghatkopar Line, is the only line currently operational of Mumbai Metro. It runs in an east–west direction through central Mumbai for 10.8 km via 12 stations. The line uses 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) tracks and overhead catenary carrying AC at 25 kilovolts. Though the line has a maximum permissible speed of 80 km/h, the four-coach trains run at 65 km/h. The headway between the trains varies from 3 minutes during peak hours to 5 minutes at other times of the day.

Stations on Line 1

Station Interchange/Connections Nearby Accommodation
Versova   Hotels near Versova
DN Nagar    
Azad Nagar    
Andheri Andheri Railway Station Hotels in Andheri
Western Express Highway    
Chakala (JB Nagar)   Hotels near Chakala
Airport Road    
Marol Naka Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Terminal 2  
Saki Naka   Hotels in Saki Naka
Asalpha    
Jagruti Nagar    
Ghatkopar Ghatkopar Railway Station Hotels near Ghatkopar

 Mumbai Metro Yellow Line 2A & 2B – Yellow Line The list below is of the stations covered on the Mumbai Metro Line 2A.

Station Name Interchange/ Connections Nearby Accommodation
Dahisar East Line 7A- Red Line Hotels near Dahisar
Upper Dahisar Station (Anand Nagar)    
Kandarpada (Rushi Sankul)    
Mandapeshwar (IC Colony)    
Eksar    
Borivali West (Don Bosco)   Hotels near Borivali West
Pahadi Eksar (Shimpoli)    
Kandivali West (Mahavir Nagar)   Hotels in Kandivali
Dahanukarwadi (Kamraj Nagar)    
Valnai (Charkop)    
Malad West   Hotels in Malad
Lower Malad (Kasturi Park)    
Pahadi Goregaon (Bangur Nagar)   Hotels in Goregaon
Goregaon West    
Oshiwara (Adarsh Nagar) Line 6- Pink Line
Lower Oshiwara (Shastri Nagar)    
Andheri West (D.N. Nagar) Line 1- Blue Line Hotels in Andheri West

*Note: The stations from Valnai to Andheri West are under construction. These stations will become fully operational by next year (2024). The list below is of the stations covered on the Mumbai Metro Line 2B.

Station Name
ESIC Nagar
Prem Nagar
Indira Nagar
Nanavati Hospital
Khira Nagar
Saraswat Nagar
National College
Bandra Metro
ITO BKC
IL&FC, BKC
MTNL, BKC
SG Barve Marg
Kurla East
Eastern ExpressHighway
Chembur
Diamond Garden
Shivaji Chowk
BSNL
Mankhurd
Mandala

Mumbai Metro Line 3 – Aqua Line

Station Name
Cuff Parade
Badhwar Park
Vidhan Bhawan
Churchgate
Hutatma Chowk
CST Station
Kalbadevi
Girgaon
Grant Road
Mumbai Central
Mahalaxmi
Science Museum
Acharya Atrey Chowk
Worli
Siddhivinayak Temple
Dadar
Shitladevi Temple
Dharavi
Income Tax Office BKC
Vidyanagri
Santa Cruz
Mumbai Domestic Airport
Sahar Road
Mumbai International Airport
Marol Naka
MIDC
SEEPZ
Aarey Colony

Mumbai Metro Line 4 – Green Line

Station Name
Shivaji Chowk
Gaimukh
Kasarawadavali
Vijay Garden
Dongripada
Tikuji-ni-Wadi
Manpada
Kapurbawdi
Majiwada
Cadbury Junction
Mahapalika Marg
RTO Thane
Teen Hath Naka
Mulund Naka
Mulund Fire Station
Sonapur
Shangrila
Bhandup
Bhandup Nagarpalika
Naval Housing
Gandhi Nagar
Surya Nagar
Vikhroli
Godrej Company
Shreyas Cinema
Laxmi Nagar
Pant Nagar
Garodia Nagar
Siddharth Colony
Anik Nagar Bus Depot
Wadala Truck Terminus
Bhakti Park

Mumbai Metro Line 5 – Orange Line

Station Name
Kalyan APMC
Kalyan Station
Sahajanand Chowk
Durgadi Fort
Kon Gaon
Gove Gaon MIDC
Rajnouli Village
Temghar
Gopal Nagar
Bhiwandi
Dhamankar Naka
Anjur Phata
Purna
Kalher
Kasheli
Balkumbh Naka

Mumbai Metro Line 6 – Pink Line

The list below is of the stations covered on the Mumbai Metro Line 6.

Station Name
Swami Samarth Nagar
Adarsh Nagar
Momin Nagar
JVLR
Shyam Nagar
Mahakali Caves
SEEPZ Village
Saki Vihar Road
Ram Baug
Powai Lake
IIT Powai
Kanjurmarg 
Vikhroli (EEH)

Mumbai Metro Line 7 – Red Line

The list below is of the stations covered on the Mumbai Metro Line 7.

Station Name Interchange/ Connections Nearby Accommodation
Dahisar East Yellow Line  
Ovaripada    
National Park    
Devipada    
Magathane Indian Railways, Central Line, Harbour Line  
Poisar     
Akurli     
Kurar  Western Line  
Dindoshi  Indian Railways, Western Line  
Aarey    
Goregaon East  Pink Line Hotels in Goregaon East
Jogeshwari E     
Shankarwadi    
Gundavali Line 7A- Red Line  

*Note: The stations from Goregaon East to Gundavali are under construction. These stations will become fully operational by next year (2024).

Mumbai Metro Line 9 – Red Line

The list below is of the stations covered on the Mumbai Metro Line 9.

Station Name
Pandurang Wadi
Miragaon
Kashigaon
Sai Baba Nagar
Meditya Nagar
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Garden
Subhash Chandra Bose Ground

*Note: Mumbai metro lines 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are under the proposed phase.

Mumbai Metro Lesser-Known Facts

  • Only metro in India where different lines have different owners
  • Fastest in India to cross a total ridership of 250 million (957 days)
  • Initial maximum permissible speed fixed at 50 km/h; raised over time to 80 km/h
  • All trains have a black box for help in investigations in case of accidents

Navi Mumbai Metro

Navi Mumbai Metro is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) with 1 line being built to serve the area of Navi Mumbai (Belapur, Kharghar, Taloja & more) in Maharashtra by City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) received the CMRS certificate on June 21, 2023, for the commercial operation of the Navi Mumbai Metro Line.

Phase 1 will connect CBD Belapur to the Pendhar Metro station with a distance covering 11.1 km with 11 stations. 

FAQs

Q. When was Mumbai Metro started?

A. The Mumbai Metro began its operations on June 8, 2014, with the inauguration of Line 1, also known as the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor.

Q. Which is the largest metro in Mumbai?

A. Yellow line of the Mumbai Metro is considered to be the longest stretch at 18.60 km with 17 stations.

Q. Which is the 2nd largest metro in Mumbai?

A. In Mumbai Metro, the Red Line (Line 7) is the second longest operational line with a distance covering 16.5 km with 14 stations.

Q. Who made the metro in Mumbai?

A. The initiative to develop the Mumbai Metro was undertaken by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which is responsible for the planning and implementation of various infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Q. Which is the 2nd largest metro in India?

A. Bangalore metro is the current second largest metro network in India with the distance covering approx 75 km after the Delhi Metro which is covering approx 391 km of distance.

Q. Which is the cleanest metro in Mumbai?

A. The Mumbai Metro has made significant efforts to maintain cleanliness by implementing regular cleaning schedules, and waste management systems, and educating passengers about maintaining cleanliness inside the trains and stations.

Q.  Which metro line is the longest in Mumbai?

A. Yellow line of the Mumbai Metro is considered to be the longest stretch at 18.60 km with 17 stations.

Q. Which is the fastest metro in Mumbai?

A. All the operational lines of Mumbai Metro runs on an average speed of 80km/hr makes it one the fastest commuting option in Mumbai.

Sargun Preet Kaur
Sargun has an appetite for challenges and creative hurdles that can help her grow as she conquers them one by one. With an innate desire to travel the world, she weaves through life by visiting her dream destinations. When not in her creative zone, Sargun loves to smash in badminton and binge-watch her favourite shows.
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