Mumbai is gearing up to welcome newer routes of the Mumbai Metro. Presently, the city has four operational lines – Mumbai Metro 1, Mumbai Metro 2A, Mumbai Metro 3 Phase 1 and Mumbai Metro 7. Additionally, the phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro also is operational and going forward will connect with Mumbai Metro. 2025 is an important milestone for the Mumbai Metro network with many routes planned to be made operational this year.
One such important route is the 23 km Mumbai Metro Line 2B that will connect the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai, from DN Nagar to Mandale.
According to media reports, the Mumbai Metro Line 2B will be operational by December 2025. The estimated project cost of the Mumbai Metro Line 2B is around Rs 10,986 crore. Once operational, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) anticipates that it shall reduce the current travel time by 50-75%, depending on the road conditions. In this article, know about the Mumbai Metro Line 2B stations, the Metro 2B route, the current status and other important details.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Key facts
| Name | Mumbai Metro Line 2B/Yellow Line |
| Length | 23 km (approx.) |
| Stations | 22 |
| Metro type | Rapid Transit Metro System |
| Construction type | Elevated |
| Operator | Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation (MMMOCL) |
Mumbai Metro Line 2B stations
| Station | Type | Present status | Interchange |
| ESIC Nagar | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Prem Nagar | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Indira Nagar | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Nanavati Hospital | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Khira Nagar | Elevated | Under construction | Santacruz on western line |
| Saraswat Nagar | Elevated | Under construction | |
| National College | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Bandra Metro | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Income Tax office | Elevated | Under construction | |
| ILFS | Elevated | Under construction | |
| MTNL Metro | Elevated | Under construction | |
| SG Barve Marg | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Kurla(E) | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Eastern Express Highway | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Chembur | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Diamond Garden | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Shivaji Chowk | Elevated | Under construction | |
| BSNL Metro | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Mankhurd | Elevated | Under construction | |
| Mandale Metro | Elevated | Under construction |
Source: MMMOCL website
To be developed in phases, phase-1 is from Mandale to Chembur, while the phase-2 is from Chembur to DN Nagar.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Map
Source: MMRDA
When will operations on Mumbai Metro Line 2B Phase-1 start?
According to the MMRDA, operations were expected to start between Chembur and Mandale by 2024 but there has been a delay of a year. This 5-km stretch will have five stations:
- Mandale
- Mankhurd
- BSNL
- Shivaji Chowk
- Diamond Garden
This stretch is live-charged meaning that the overhead electrical wires in this stretch are active. The trials for the Mumbai Metro Line 2B will start from April 16, 2025.
The phase-2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 2 that will spread 18.2 km from Diamond Garden to DN Nagar. This will have around 14 stations and is expected to be operational by December 2026.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Features
- This is the first Mumbai Metro rail that will cater to the eastern suburbs (with all other lines present in the western suburbs.)
- This is also the first metro line to start its operations in the eastern suburbs 10 years after Mumbai Metro Line 1 did from Ghatkopar.
- The metro shall provide connectivity between the Western Express Highway, the Eastern Express Highway, the Western Railway, the Central Railway, the Monorail, Mumbai Metro Line 1, Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Mumbai Metro Line 3.
- The depot for Mumbai Metro Line 2B will be located at Mandale and is expected to accommodate 72 metro trains at a time.
- The Mumbai Metro Line 2B will have six-coach trains.
- All the coaches in the Mumbai Metro Line 2B will have amenities such as mobile charging points, bicycle hangers, IP-based announcements and surveillance systems etc.
Mumbai Metro 2B extension plans
As per the original approved plan, the Mumbai Metro Line 2B was to terminate at Mandale. However, as per media reports, the Maharashtra state government’s Urban Development Department, in September 2023, issued a notice directing the extension of the Mumbai Metro Line 2B from Mandale to Cheetah Camp. With this, the metro route will be extended by 1.02 km at an additional cost of around Rs 205 crore.
Mumbai Metro 2B cancelled stations
- The MMRDA station and the Kurla Terminus were two stations that were originally proposed to be part of the Metro 2B route.
- The MMRDA station was cancelled as it overlapped with the Kalanagar flyover ramp.
- The Kurla Terminus station was cancelled because it was in the path of the restricted funnel zone for Juhu Aerodrome. Also, the Kurla station was around 474 m from the proposed SG Barve Marg station. The location planned for this station was between the Santa Cruz–Chembur Link Road (SCLR) rail overbridge.
Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Real estate impact
With better connectivity and shorter commute times, the Mumbai real estate market adjacent to Mumbai Metro Line 2B will see significant growth. However, most projects in these areas will be either resale or redevelopment projects.
The Mumbai Metro Line 2B is one of the busiest routes in Mumbai connecting western Mumbai with northern suburbs such as Chembur. Travel by road from DN Nagar to Chembur has in the past resulted in too much time during peak hours and getting stuck in traffic jams. With the Mumbai Metro 2B, this area will be decluttered. Also, being the busiest route with many commercial spaces on the way, the coming up of the Mumbai Metro 2B will definitely spike the real estate prices in this region.
According to Housing.com data, average property prices and property price ranges in these areas are as follows:
According to Housing.com data, average property prices and property price ranges in these areas are as follows:
For property purchase
| Location | Average price/sqft | Price range/sqft |
| Mankhurd | Rs 10,901 | Rs 8,750-12,888 |
| Chembur | Rs 20,541 | Rs 6,400 –Rs 40,909 |
| Kurla East | Rs 18,529 | Rs 4,210 – Rs 40,909 |
| Bandra | Rs 36,445 | Rs 10,103 to 82,000 |
| DN Nagar | Rs 28,980 | Rs 9,767 to Rs 61,290 |
For rent
| Location | Average rent | Price range |
| Mankhurd | Rs15,250 | Rs 13,000 to 17,000, |
| Chembur | Rs 70,014 | Rs 30,000-1 lakh |
| Kurla East | Rs 46,257 | Rs 28,000 – Rs 1 Lakh |
| Bandra | Rs 1 lakh | Rs 30,000 – Rs 3 lakh |
| D N Nagar | Rs 99,424 | Rs 42,000- Rs 2 lakh |
Housing.com POV
For a city like Mumbai, after the local railway network, a complete Mumbai Metro network was long overdue. With the metro projects slowly coming to light in the city, the infrastructure in one of the busiest cities in the world will heighten taking traveling and residing in the city to a new comfortable level. This connectivity will have a deep impact on the real estate segment of the city, which will see more demand – in terms of both resale and redevelopment. Till now the eastern suburbs in Mumbai lacked connectivity in terms of the metro and this will be now a reality with the Mumbai Metro Line 2B. With it providing connectivity from Mandale to D N Nagar, chaotic travel that these places were always associated with it will be a thing of the past.
FAQs
What is the other name for Mumbai Metro Line 2B?
Mumbai Metro Line 2B is known as the Yellow Line.
How many stations are there in Mumbai Metro Line 2B?
As per MMRDA, there are 19 metro stations in Mumbai Metro Line 2B.
How many interchanges are there in the Mumbai Metro Line 2B?
Interchange stations for the metro are: DN Nagar (Line 1), Bandra (Suburban) ITO Junction (Line 3), Chembur (Monorail) Mankhurd Suburban, CST-Panvel fast corridor Mumbai-Navi Mumbai Airport fast corridor
What will be the estimated daily ridership on the Mumbai Metro Line 2B by 2031?
By 2031, MMRDA expects a daily ridership of over 10.5 lakh.
What are the two metro lines that form the Yellow Line?
Mumbai Metro 2A and Mumbai Metro 2B form the Yellow Line. Mumbai Metro 2A is operational and Mumbai Metro 2B is under construction.
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