Mumbai Metro Expansion: 2 New Lines Metro 2B and Metro 9 Set for February Launch
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News18•21-01-2026, 09:44
Mumbai Metro Expansion: 2 New Lines Metro 2B and Metro 9 Set for February Launch
- •Mumbai's Metro 2B (Diamond Garden to Mandale) and Metro 9 (Dahisar-Kashigaon) first phases are expected to launch in February.
- •The 5.3 km Diamond Garden-Mandale stretch of Metro 2B has received a provisional safety certificate from CMRS.
- •CMRS tests for Metro 9's Dahisar-Kashigaon phase are in final stages, with a safety certificate anticipated soon.
- •These new lines will significantly reduce travel time, connecting eastern suburbs and Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- •Inauguration was delayed due to technical issues, municipal election code of conduct, and officials' Davos visit.
Why It Matters: Mumbai is set to inaugurate the first phases of Metro 2B and Metro 9 in February, enhancing connectivity.
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