Mumbai Metro Line 5: Orange Line Route and Status

According to the MMRDA, the Orange Line will reduce travel time by 50-75%.

A part of the Mumbai Metro, the Mumbai Metro Line 5 or the Orange Line, will connect Thane and Bhiwandi with Mumbai city.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Key details

  • This under-construction 24.9 km metro line will have 17 stations.
  • The Orange Line of the Mumbai Metro is being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
  • The Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation (MMMOCL) will maintain and operate the Orange Line.
  • The Mumbai Metro Line 5 is an elevated metro, except for a 3 km underground section in Bhiwandi.
  • As per media reports, by 2031, the estimated daily ridership of the Orange Line is 3.34 lakh.
  • The car depot of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 is in

According to Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, “Once completed, this route will provide direct and convenient access to an area that was previously underserved by the suburban railway network. We anticipate that approximately three lakh passengers will utilise this metro route, fostering rapid development in the region.”

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Phases

Orange Line Phase 1: Thane to Bhiwandi

The construction contract for phase 1 of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 was won by Afcons Infrastructure. Construction of the metro line began in February 2020. According to MMRDA, the construction of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 was 80% complete by September 2023.

Orange Line Phase 2: Bhiwandi to Kalyan

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is preparing a detailed project report for Phase 2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 5.

Meanwhile, MMRDA is exploring the possibility of extending the Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan corridor to Ulhasnagar. A survey regarding this was conducted earlier this year and a detailed project report will be prepared on that basis. Post government approval, construction will start on the route estimated to be around 8 km.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Project cost

The Maharashtra government approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Mumbai Metro 5 at Rs 8,416 crore in October 2017. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 in December 2018.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Completion date

Media reports mention that the Mumbai Metro Line 5 is expected to be completed by 2025.

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Route Map

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Orange Line Route and Status

Source: MMRDA

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Station list

Kapurbawdi
Balkumbh Naka
Kasheli
Kalher
Purna
Anjur Phata
Dhamankar Naka
Bhiwandi
Gopal Nagar
Temghar
Rajnouli village
Gove Gaon MIDC
Kon Gaon
Durgadi Fort
Sahajanand Chowk
Kalyan station
Kalyan APMC

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Status (as on June 7, 2023) 

Sr. No. Name Of Work Status In %  
(Line 5) Construction Activity (Elevated)
1 Survey Workwork 100% cCompleted.  
2 Barricading board fixing 82% completed  
3 Soil investigation work 100% completed.  
4 Utility Identification identification Worksworks 89% completed.  
5 Piling Worksworks (Viaduct + Station) 98% completed.  
6 Pile cap Worksworks (Viaduct + Station) 97% completed.  
7 Open Foundationfoundation 100% completed.  
8 Pier Worksworks (Viaduct + Station) 86% completed.  
9 CIS Pier pier Capcap 100% completed.  
10 Pier Cap cap Viaduct viaduct Erectionerection 84% completed.  
11 U-Girder Viaduct viaduct Erectionerection 96% completed.  
12 Spine Station station Erectionerection 100% completed.  
13 Wings Erection erection Stationstation 100% completed.  
14 Pier arm Erection erection A1 Stationstation 100% completed.  
15 Pier arm Erection erection A2 Stationstation 92% completed.  
16 Erection of I-Girder viaduct) 18% completed.  
17 CIS I-Girder deck slab 9% completed.  
Pre-Casting Works
18 Pier Capcap 86% completed.  
19 U-Girder (Viaduct) 100% completed.  
20 U-Girder (Station) 100% completed.  
21 I-Girder Viaductviaduct 46% completed.  
22 Spines 100% completed.  
23 Wings 100% completed.  
24 Pier Arm arm A1 100% completed.  
25 Pier Arm arm A2 100% completed.  
26 Platform L-Beam 96% completed.  
27 Parapet Wallwall 70% completed.  
28 Box Girder girder Segments 100% completed.  

(For Phase-I CA-28 (Thane-Bhiwandi))

Source: MMRDA

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5 extension: Line 12

An extension of the Orange Line is the Mumbai Metro Line 12 – Kalyan-Dombivli-Taloja Line. This line is around 20.75 km and is an elevated metro.

There are 17 stations on the Mumbai Metro Line 12, known as the Orange Line.

  • Ganesh Nagar
  • Pisvali Gaon
  • Golavali
  • Dombivli MIDC
  • Sagaon
  • Sonarpada
  • Manpada
  • Hedutane
  • Kolegaon Nilaje Gaon
  • Vadavali
  • Bale
  • Waklan
  • Turbhe
  • Pisarve Depot
  • Pisarve
  • Taloja

 

Mumbai Metro Line 5: Latest News

MMRDA appoints Ritwik Projects as contractor for construction of Car Depot

The MMRDA, in September 2023, awarded Ritwik Projects the contract for the construction of the car depot at Kasheli for Metro Line 5. The total project cost is around Rs 589,56,02,078; the lowest tender received by MMRDA. The car depot will be constructed on 27 hectares of land and will commission and maintain the metro corridors.

 

FAQs

What are the routes of Metro 5 in Mumbai?

Mumbai Metro Line 5 has 17 stations – Kapurbawdi, Balkum Naka, Kasheli, Kalher, Purna, Anjur Phata, Dhamankar Naka, Bhiwandi, Gopal Nagar, Temghar, Rajnouli Village, Govegaon MIDC, Kongaon, Durgadi Fort, Sahajanand Chowk, Kalyan Railway Station and Kalyan APMC.

When will the Mumbai Metro 5 be operational?

Mumbai Metro 5 is likely to be operational by 2025.

What is the speciality of Mumbai Metro 5?

It has installed Mumbai’s first Metro viaduct that will pass over a water body.

Will Mumbai Metro Line 5 be extended?

The MMRDA is looking at extending the Mumbai Metro Line 5 from Kalyan to Ulhasnagar.

What is another name for Mumbai Metro Line 5?

The Mumbai Metro Line 5 is also called the Orange Line.

Where is the car depot to be constructed for Mumbai Metro Line 5?

The car depot will be constructed at Kasheli.

Which Mumbai metro line is an extension of the Mumbai Metro Line 5?

Mumbai Metro Line 12 is an extension of the Mumbai Metro Line 5.

How many stations are there on Mumbai Metro 12?

There are 17 proposed stations on Mumbai Metro 12 – Ganesh Nagar, Pisvali Gaon, Golavali, Dombivli MIDC, Sagaon, Sonarpada, Manpada, Hedutane, Kolegaon, Nilaje Gaon, Vadavali, Bale, Waklan, Turbhe, Pisarve Depot, Pisarve and Taloja.

Will the Orange Line be connected to the Navi Mumbai Metro?

Yes, the Orange Line will intersect with Navi Mumbai Metro Line -1 at Taloja.

How many metro lines are presently operational in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai?

Presently, three lines are operational in Mumbai and one line is operational in Navi Mumbai.

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