Mumbai Metro Line 14: Magenta Line stations, real estate impact

One of the biggest complaints that people have had about Mumbai city is the travel time from one location to another. This is acknowledged by the state government and the city is in work-in-progress mode with huge infrastructural changes introduced in the city. This is slowly changing the face of the city and how people commute more easily. 

Mumbai Metro is slowly picking pace and is becoming preferred mode of transport in all the places where it is operational. Mumbai Metro 1, Mumbai Metro 2A, Mumbai Metro 3, Mumbai Metro 7 and Navi Mumbai Metro are already operating, connecting various parts of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The other metro projects in the pipeline are in the planning, construction and trial phases. Once the planned lines are in place, the city will be at par with global traveling standards, mention experts. 

Presently, people traveling from Badlapur to Kanjurmarg, heavily depend on the Mumbai local train for their commute. The Mumbai Metro Line 14 has been proposed to give an alternate travel option to the people and in turn also decongest roads and railways. In this guide, we will discuss in detail about the Mumbai Metro Line 14, also known as the Magenta Line. 

What is the Mumbai Metro Line 14? 

The Mumbai Metro Line 14 is a proposed metro link that connects Kanjurmarg to Badlapur. This will connect Mumbai’s eastern suburbs and the regions of Ambernath and Badlapur. The Magenta Line will cover 39 km and become India’s longest metro route that will connect important residential, commercial and industrial zones. The metro will reduce travel time between Kanjurmarg and Badlapur to around 1 hour. By road this distance can be covered in around 1.5 to 2 hours. 

Mumbai Metro Line 14: Key facts 

Mumbai Metro Line 14: Map

Source: FPJ

Mumbai Metro Line 14: Route

The Mumbai Metro Line 14 will cover 39 km and connect Kanjurmarg in Mumbai to Badlapur in Thane District. This will be the first metro line to cross the creek and connect the eastern suburbs and the central suburbs easily. 

List of stations on Mumbai Metro Line 14 

There are 15 stations that are proposed on the Mumbai Metro Line 14. These will be a mix of underground and elevated stations. There may be other stations introduced in the future. 

What is the project cost of Mumbai Metro Line 14?

As per reports, the project is expected to be constructed at a price of Rs 18,000 crore. The project’s detailed project report (DPR) was prepared by Milan Metro and was approved by IIT Bombay.  Reports mention that it was the Milan Metro that recommended that this project be constructed using the public-private partnership (PPP) model. If approvals are in place soon, the project construction will start by 2026. 

Mumbai Metro Line 14: Interchanges

The Mumbai Metro Line 14 will have two interchanges:

• With Mumbai Metro Line 4 – The Wadala Thane Corridor
• With Mumbai Metro Line 5 – Jogeshwari–Vikhroli–Kanjurmarg Corridor

What will be the timings for Mumbai Metro Line 14?

The timings for the Mumbai Metro Line 14 will be decided closer to the operational date. However, the standard operation time is from 6 AM to 11 PM every day and mostly the Magenta Line will also have these timings so that it is in sync with other metro lines. 

What will be the fare for Mumbai Metro Line 14?

The fare for the Mumbai Metro Line 14 will be decided closer to the operational date. This will be decided on the basis of the distance travelled in km. Generally, for a single journey between 0-3 km, the charge will be Rs 10, for a single journey between 3-12 km, the charge will be Rs 20 and for a single journey of 12 to 18 km, the fare is around Rs 30. 

Some of the options with which people can buy tickets at the operational metro lines are through ticket counter, by scanning QR code or through WhatsApp. This will be extended to Mumbai Metro Line 14 also when it starts with operations. 

What are the facilities that will be available on Mumbai Metro Line 14 stations? 

The facilities available on the Mumbai Metro Line 14 stations include:

• Elevators
• Escalators
• Wheelchairs
• Information centre
• Ticketing counters
• Washrooms
• Staircase
• Ramps
• First aid
• Water coolers
• Convenience stores
• Emergency exits
• Bank ATM

Environmental clearances needed for Mumbai Metro 14

The Mumbai Metro 14 passes near eco-sensitive areas such as the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary and Parsik Hills. These places are homes to migratory birds such as flamingos and other birds. A detailed environmental impact assessments report is being made by the MMRDA to identify impact of the construction activities on the ecosystem.

Impact of Mumbai Metro 14 on real estate market

Spanning from Central Mumbai through Navi Mumbai and into the Thane district, the Mumbai Metro 14 traverses through residential, commercial and industrial areas of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This will connect the core areas of Mumbai to the peripheral locations that were once considered to be very poorly connected and not comfortable for daily commute. This deterred people from investing in some of the peripheral areas. Similar to other operational metro corridors in Mumbai, areas that are within 500 metre proximity to the metro corridors will command higher property prices and also show better rental yield. Key localities that in this segment are Kanjurmarg, Vikhroli, Ghansoli, Airoli, Shilphata, Dombivli and Badlapur.

Housing.com POV

All real estate properties that are closer to any public transport system are convenient and command a premium- be it for buying or renting. The Mumbai Metro Line 14 will pass through Vikhroli, Airoli, Ghansoli, Shilphata and Badlapur which are prominent real estate areas. Vikhroli and Shilphata are home to a lot of new gated communities that offer state-of-the-art projects and all the conveniences in one place. While demand in these areas has always been high, with the metro convenience, real estate prices will witness further growth.