To provide alternate connectivity to Mumbaikars, decongest the BEST services on the road and the Mumbai local railway network, the plan to construct the Mumbai Metro took shape in 2006. The foundation stone for Line 1 of Mumbai Metro according to the detailed project report of the Mumbai Metro was laid. However, operational and policy delays resulted in delays to the different lines of Mumbai Metro. In 2025, Mumbai has four lines of Mumbai Metro and one line of Navi Mumbai Metro operational, while work is in progress on the remaining proposed lines.
Mumbai Metro map
(Source: MMRDA)
The above Mumbai Metro Map shows Mumbai Metro routes
- Mumbai Metro: Line 1
- Mumbai Metro: Line 2A
- Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Phase 1)
- Mumbai Metro: Line 7
- Navi Mumbai Metro: Line 1
Mumbai Metro network and corridors
| Status | Number of Mumbai Metro Lines |
| Operational | 4 |
| Under-construction | 4 |
| Approved | 6 |
The Mumbai Metro Line network is implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). There are 14 planned metro routes in Mumbai, with an extension of two more lines. Line 1 of Mumbai Metro began operations in June 2014, while the two other metro routes in Mumbai – Line 2A and Line 7 – were made operational in April 2022. Partial operations of Line 3 Mumbai Metro started on October 7, 2024.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Legislative Assembly on March 7, 2025, that of the 374 km metro network under construction in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), most of it will be operational by 2027.
Mumbai Metro Lines status 2025
| Colour code | Mumbai Metro Line | Mumbai Metro Route map | Construction status |
| Blue Line | Mumbai Metro Line 1 | Versova – Andheri Metro Station – Ghatkopar | Operational |
| Yellow Line | Mumbai Metro Line 2A | Dahisar (E) to DN Nagar Metro Station | Operational |
| Yellow Line | Mumbai Metro Line 2B | DN Nagar Metro Station to Mandale | Under construction |
| Aqua Line | Mumbai Metro Line 3 | Cuffe Parade -Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)- SEEPZ- Aarey Colony | Phase 1 from Aarey JVLR to BKC operational |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 4 | Wadala to Kasarawadavali
Kasarvadavali –to Gaimukh |
Under construction |
| Orange Line | Mumbai Metro Line 5 | Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan | Under construction |
| Pink Line | Mumbai Metro Line 6 | Swami Samarth Nagar – Vikhroli | Under construction |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line7 | Dahisar (E) – Andheri Metro Station(E) | Operational |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line 7A | Andheri Metro Station(E) – CSI Airport (Extension of Line-7) |
Under construction |
| Gold Line | Mumbai Metro Line 8 | CSIA – NMIA (Airport Express Line) |
Proposed line |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line 9 | Dahisar (E) – Mira Bhayander (Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 7) |
Under construction |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 10 | Gaimukh – Shivaji Chowk in Mira Road (Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 4) |
Approved |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 11 | Wadala – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) (Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 4) |
Proposed |
| Orange Line | Mumbai Metro Line 12 | Kalyan to Taloja (Extension of Mumbai Metro Line 5) |
Proposed |
| Purple Line | Mumbai Metro Line 13 | Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) to Virar | Proposed |
| Magenta Line | Mumbai Metro Line 14 | Kanjurmarg to Badlapur | Proposed |
| Line 1 | Navi Mumbai Metro | Belapur to Pendhar | Operational |
Upcoming Mumbai Metro lines in 2025
Mumbai will see the partial opening of four new routes, thus expanding the spread of the metro network in the city. The upcoming operational metro lines in 2025 include Mumbai Metro 2B, Mumbai Metro 4, Mumbai Metro 4A, and Mumbai Metro 9. Additionally, Phase 2 of Mumbai Metro 3 is expected to be operational by April 10, 2025.
Mumbai Metro routes in detail
Mentioned below are details of the 14 Mumbai Metro routes in the city and the Navi Mumbai Metro.
Mumbai Metro route: Line 1
Mumbai Metro Line 1 stations |
| Versova |
| DN Nagar Metro Station |
| Azad Nagar |
| Andheri Metro Station |
| Western Express Highway |
| Chakala |
| Airport Road |
| Marol Naka |
| Saki Naka |
| Asalpha |
| Jagruti Nagar Metro Station |
| Ghatkopar Metro Station |
- Identified as the Blue Line on the Mumbai Metro Map, this is the first operational metro line in Mumbai that connects Versova with Ghatkopar Metro Station via the Andheri Metro Station. This 11.4 km long metro route in Mumbai is fully elevated.
- Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro runs at 80 km/hr. Additionally, the number of trips on Mumbai Metro Line 1 has also increased from 430 to 448 with 18 additional trips every day.
- The Mumbai Metro Line 1 was developed by Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure (which holds 74%) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA, which holds 26%).
- In March 2024, Reliance Infrastructure was in the process of handing over its share of the company to the MMRDA for Rs 4,000 crore. However, reports mention that MMRDA cited issues such as regulatory violations, audit concerns, complex legal problems and the inability to fund the acquisition. The state government rejected help to buy out the project and the deal fell flat.
- Media reports mention that in December 2024, the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) acquired the debt of Rs 2,658 crore of MMOPL. Reports mention that NARCL has taken over debt from five domestic banks, including the State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra.
Mumbai Metro Map Line 1
Source: MMRDA
Problems faced by citizens with Mumbai Metro Line 1
Mumbai Metro Line 1 faces concerns of overcrowding and people have been vocal about this on social media.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 has four coaches and passengers are complaining on lack of space in the metro. As per a tweet on X, a commuter compared the various coaches on the different lines of the metro and how Mumbai Metro is not putting money in the right line.
Mumbai Metro1. Packed
Running with 4 coachesMumbai Metro2. Not packed
Running with 6 coachesMumbai Metro3. Empty
Running with 8 coachesMy Mumbai Metro
Putting money on the wrong coaches https://t.co/8bGyeXrron— Zoru Bhathena (@zoru75) March 1, 2025
To address the problem of overcrowding, the Mumbai Metro Line 1 is planning to start shuttle services to accommodate commuters, especially during peak hours. The authorities are exploring the possibilities of a new train schedule so that the train can be used to its optimum.
Mumbai Metro Line 2
| Mumbai Metro stations Line 2A stations | Mumbai Metro stations Line 2B |
| Dahisar | ESIC Nagar |
| Anand Nagar | Prem Nagar |
| Kandarpada | Indira Nagar |
| IC Colony | Nanavati Hospital |
| Eksar | Khira Nagar |
| Borivali West | Saraswat Nagar |
| Shimpoli | National College |
| Kandivali West | Bandra Metro |
| Dhanukarwadi | ITO BKC |
| Valnai-Meeth Chowky | IL&FS, BKC |
| Malad (West) | MTNL, BKC |
| Lower Malad | SG Barve Marg |
| Bangur Nagar | Kurla East |
| Goregaon Metro | Eastern Express Highway |
| Oshiwara | Chembur |
| Lower Oshiwara | Diamond Garden |
| Andheri West Metro Station | Shivaji Chowk |
| BSNL | |
| Mankhurd | |
| Mandala |
- Also known as the Yellow Line, this is a 42-km-long Mumbai Metro line on the network and has two sub-sections -Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Mumbai Metro Line 2B.
- The Mumbai Metro line 2A section is an 18-km corridor between Dahisar-Charkop-DN Nagar with 17 Mumbai metro stations. Mumbai Metro Line 2A Phase 1 was made operational on April 2, 2022 and the complete Mumbai Metro Line 2A was made operational on January 19, 2023.
- Mumbai Metro 2B will link DN Nagar Metro Station to Mandale and will be 22.6 km long. The estimated cost for this project is around Rs 10,986 crore. Mumbai Metro 2B is divided into 2 phases- Mandale to Chembur and Chembur to DN Nagar Metro Station. Once operational, the Mumbai Metro Line 2B expects a daily ridership of 10 lakh.
- The upcoming metro lines in Mumbai in 2025 include phase 1 of the Mumbai Metro 2B that will cover 5.3 km and will be from Mankhurd’s Mandale to Diamond Garden in Chembur. This will have 5 stations namely Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk and Diamond garden.
- The Line 2B will connect to Line 2A, the Central Railway’s Kurla Railway Station and the Mumbai Metro Line 8.
- Maharashtra’s urban development department in September 2023 issued an order extending the Metro 2B from Mandale to Cheetah Camp. With this the metro will be extended by 1.02 km at an additional cost of Rs 205 crore.
Mumbai Metro Line 3
| Mumbai Metro stations Line 3 | |
| Name | |
| Cuffe Parade | |
| Badhwar Park | |
| Vidhan Bhawan | |
| Churchgate | |
| Hutatma Chowk | |
| CST Metro | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro |
| Kalbadevi | |
| Girgaon | |
| Grant Road | |
| Mumbai Central | |
| Mahalaxmi | Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro |
| Science Museum | Science Centre |
| Acharya Atrey Chowk | |
| Worli | |
| Siddhivinayak Temple | |
| Dadar | |
| Shitladevi Temple | Shitala Devi Mandir |
| Dharavi | |
| Income Tax Office BKC | |
| Vidyanagri | Bandra Colony |
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz Metro |
| Mumbai Domestic Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – T1 |
| Sahar Road | |
| Mumbai International Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport – T2 |
| Marol Naka | |
| MIDC | MIDC – Andheri |
| SEEPZ | |
| Aarey Colony | Aarey JVLR |
See also: Top 10 residential areas in Mumbai’s western suburbs
- Also known as the Aqua Line, Mumbai Metro Line 3 is 33.5 km long, completely underground, and covers the distance between Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai and SEEPZ and Aarey in North Mumbai. It will have 26 underground Mumbai Metro stations and one at-grade station. The total cost of construction of this route is around Rs 33,405 crore and is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- Constructed in phases, Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 3 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 4, 2024. This stretch is from Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and has around 110 services and a travel time of 25 minutes. Phase 2 of this stretch, from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli, is expected to be operational from April 10, 2025.
- According to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the remaining part of the Aqua Line from Colaba to BKC will open by May 2025. He pointed out that currently, around 6 lakh people travel on the partially opened Mumbai Metro Line 3, and when fully operational, this line is expecting a ridership of 17 lakh people.
- The Aqua Line will integrate at eight public transport locations, thus enhancing connectivity. These include Mumbai CSMT and Churchgate termini, Grant Road and Mumbai Central railway stations, Dadar MSRTC bus depot, Mahalakshmi monorail, and Mumbai Metro Lines 1 and 2B.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has won the bid to manage the operations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 for a period of 10 years. The DMRC will oversee managing the operation control centre, depot control centre, stations, running trains, maintaining trains, and the entire metro system infrastructure, ensuring passenger safety.
- Also, even after the entire line (Phase 1 and Phase 2) is made operational, two stations in Phase 2, namely Kalbadevi and Girgaum, won’t be operational for the initial few months, according to media reports. However, Metro Line 3 will have connections with suburban train stations at CSMT, Churchgate, Charni Road, Mumbai Central, Mahalakshmi, etc.
Mumbai Metro Line 4
Mumbai Metro Line 4 stations |
|||
| Kasarvadavali | Mahapalika Marg | Bhandup Nagarpalika | Pant Nagar |
| Vijay Garden | RTO Thane | Naval Housing | Garodia Nagar |
| Dongripada | Teen Hath Naka | Gandhi Nagar | Amar Mahal Junction |
| Tikuji-ni-wadi | Mulund Naka | Surya Nagar | Siddharth Colony |
| Manpada | Mulund Fire Station | Vikhroli | Suman Nagar |
| Kapurbawdi | Sonapur | Godrej Company | Anik Nagar Bus Depot |
| Majiwada | Shangrila | Shreyas Cinema | Wadala Truck Terminus |
| Cadbury Junction | Bhandup | Laxmi Nagar | Bhakti Park |
- Also known as the Green Line, Mumbai Metro Line 4 will connect Kasarvadavali in Thane to Wadala in south-central Mumbai. This Mumbai metro route will boost connectivity between Mumbai and Thane and decongest the local train network. The expected cost of this project is Rs 15,000 crore.
- Expected to start operations in 2025, with Mumbai Metro 4 and 4A, Mumbaikars can travel easily from Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh. Around 10 stations are covered in this longest metro route that will open operations in Thane.
- Spanning over 42.25 hectare, the car shed will include facilities such as stabling yards, an operational control center, administrative buildings, maintenance and workshop buildings, an auxiliary substation, staff quarters, etc.
Mumbai Metro Map Line 4
Source: MMRDA
Mumbai Metro Line 5
| Mumbai Metro stations Line 5 |
| 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 |
- To be built at Rs 8,417 crore, this 24.9-km-long Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan Metro-5 corridor, also known as the Orange Line, will be constructed in phases.
- The Mumbai Metro Line 5 will be built in phases. Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Line 5 will connect Thane to Bhiwandi and include the creek bridge. Phase-2 of Mumbai Metro Line 5 will connect Bhiwandi to Kalyan. MMRDA is also exploring the option of extending Mumbai Metro Line 5 from Kalyan to Ulhasnagar. Once the DPR is done and approval is received from the government, work on this stretch, which spans 8 km, will start.
- The Orange Line has installed Mumbai’s first Metro viaduct that will pass over a water body. In Phase-1, an 11 km viaduct will connect six metro stations: Balkum, Kasheli, Kalher, Purna, Anjurphata, and Dhamankar Naka. A 3 km stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 5 from Dhamankar Naka to Temghar will be constructed underground, as per a GR issued by the MMRDA. With this, Mumbai Metro Line 5 will be a combination of elevated and underground routes. While previously the entire 25 km stretch was planned to be elevated, the presence of structures on this route that required demolition prompted the authority to opt for an underground route.
Mumbai Metro Map Line 5
Source: MMRDA
Mumbai Metro Line 6
Mumbai Metro Line 6 stations |
| Swami Samarth Nagar |
| Adarsh Nagar |
| Momin Nagar |
| JVLR |
| Shyam Nagar |
| Mahakali Caves |
| SEEPZ village |
| Saki Vihar Road |
| Ram Baug |
| Powai Lake |
| IIT Powai |
| Kanjurmarg west |
| Vikhroli |
- The 15.31 km long Metro Line will be operational between Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli (EEH), passing through Jogeshwari, WEH, and Powai. Several stations on this corridor are integrated with other metro corridors. For instance, Metro Line 2A at Shastri Nagar (Infinity Mall), Line 7 at JVLR, Line 3 at the SEEPZ area, and Line 4 at Kanjurmarg (W).
- MMRDA is also constructing a combined 2.58 km long road flyover below Metro Line 6 at a common pier in the road median to provide additional transport facilities.
- Also known as the Pink Line, this Mumbai Metro Line will connect the western suburbs with the eastern ones and will be the second west-east metro corridor, after the already operational Versova-Andheri Metro Station-Ghatkopar Metro Station section.
Mumbai Metro Line 7
Mumbai Metro Line 7 stations |
|
| Dahisar East | Vitt Bhatti Junction |
| Shrinath Nagar | Aarey Road Junction |
| Borivali Omkareshwar | V Nagar |
| Magathane Bus Depot (Borivali) | Hub Mall |
| Thakur Complex | Mahanand Bombay Exhibition |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | JVLR Junction |
| Bandongri | Shankarwadi |
| Kurar Village | Andheri east |
- Known as the Red Line, Mumbai Metro Line 7 is a 33.5-km-long Mumbai metro route that will connect Dahisar with Andheri and further to the Mumbai International Airport. The first phase of Metro 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East) was made operational for passengers from April 2, 2022 and phase -2 was inaugurated on January 19, 2023.
Mumbai Metro Map Line 7
Source: MMRDA
Mumbai Metro Line 8
- Known as the Gold Line or Soneri Margika in Marathi, this is a proposed Mumbai metro route between the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). CIDCO has started work on the DPR of Mumbai Metro Line 8. This Airport Express Train will be the first mass rapid transit system connecting Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.
- The Maharashtra government, through a government resolution (GR) on January 27, 2025, approved the construction of Mumbai Metro Line 8 under the public-private partnership (PPP). The Maharashtra state government and MMRDA will back CIDCO through Maha Metro, which will execute the project.
- The approved length of this Mumbai metro route is 35 km, and the project will be built at an expense of Rs 15,000 crore, with a daily footfall of 9 lakh passengers expected.
- With the Navi Mumbai Airport expected to commence operations in May 2025, connectivity between the two airports through Metro Line 8 is a priority infra project in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Once operational, the Mumbai Metro Gold Line is expected to have a daily ridership of 5 lakh people.
Mumbai Metro Line 9
Mumbai Metro stations Line 9 |
| Dahisar east |
| Pandhurang Wadi |
| Amar Palace |
| Zankar Company |
| Sai Baba Nagar |
| Deepak Hospital |
| Shahid Bhagat Singh Garden |
| Subhash Chandra Bose Station
Murdha Rai Gaon |
- Also known as the Red Line extension, this 10.58 km corridor will connect Mumbai with Mira-Bhayandar and decongest the city entrance at Dahisar toll naka. Divided into phases, Phase 1 of Metro Line 9 will include Dahisar (E) to Kashigaon, and Phase 2 will include Kashigaon to Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. Media reports also mention the possibility of Metro Line 9 being further extended by 1.5-2 km to Uttan, where land for a car shed is being scouted.
- Mumbai Metro Line 9 has two interchanges – it interconnects Mumbai Metro Line 7 at Dahisar (East) and Mumbai Metro Line 10 at Miragaon Metro Station. The entire Metro Line 9 operations are expected to start from December 2025.
- Recently, the MMRDA also announced plans to extend Mumbai Metro Line 9 to its new train maintenance depot – Dongri, Thane District. The Dongri Depot will stabilize and maintain Red Lines 7, 7A, and 9. This new extension will be 4.9 km long. It will feature two elevated stations at Murdha and Rai Goan on Uttan Road.
Mumbai Metro Map Line 9
Source: MMRDA
Mumbai Metro Line 10, 11
Mumbai Metro Line 10 stations |
| Gaimukh Reti Bundar |
| Varsova Char Phata |
| Kashimira |
| Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) |
- Mumbai Metro Line 10 and Mumbai Metro Line 11 are extensions of Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line. These lines will connect Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and Wadala to CSMT. The Mumbai Metro 10 spans around 9.2 km . The estimated project cost is Rs 4,476 crore and the foundation stone was laid by PM Narendra Modi in 2019.
- The MMRDA has appointed consultants for the Mumbai Metro Line 10 and awaiting environmental clearance. Once secured, the project is expected to be completed by 2027. As part of the design, the Mumbai Metro -10 will have a double decker design with the metro running on an elevated road between Gaimukh and Fountain Hotel on NH-8.
Mumbai Metro Line 12
Mumbai Metro Line 12 stations (proposed) |
|
| APMC Kalyan | Kole Gaon |
| Ganesh Nagar | Nilje Gaon |
| Pisawali Gaon | Wadavali |
| Golvali | Bale |
| Dombivli MIDC, | Vaklan |
| Sa Gaon | Turbhe |
| Sonar Pada | Pisawe Depot |
| Manpada | Pisawe |
| Hadutane | Taloja |
Maharashtra chief minister on March 3, 2024 laid the foundation stone for Mumbai Metro Line 12. An extension of the Mumbai Metro Line 5 or the Orange Line, popularly known as the Kalyan-Dombivli- Taloja this line will have 19 elevated stations and will cover 22.17 km.
Mumbai Metro Line 13
- This is a proposed Mumbai metro project which will connect Mira Road with Virar. This 23-km-long Mumbai metro route is estimated to cost around 6,900 crores. At present, the detailed project report is being created for this route. The expected date of completion is in 2026. This will be also known as the Purple Line.
Mumbai Metro Line 14
- This will be a 37.9 km metro corridor and will also be known as the Magenta Line. The Mumbai Metro Line 14 will include 15 stations with 13 planned to be elevated, one underground and one at grade. It will pass through Badlapur, Ambernath, Nilje, Shil Phata, Mahape, Ghansoli, cross the Thane Creek and reach Kanjurmarg. Also, it will have three interchanges- Metro 4 of Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane-Kasarvadavali, Metro 6 of Swami Samarth Nagar-Jogeshwari Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg and the Kanjurmarg Railway Station. The Mumbai Metro Line 14 will also pass through transit oriented development nodes of Chikoli and others.
- The MMRDA is fast tracking work on Mumbai Metro Line 14. With work on getting the environment approvals and a consultant is brought on board, reports mention that construction on the metro will start within a year. With this, travel time from Badlapur to different locations in Mumbai will reduce by 1.2 to 2 hours. The DPR for this project has been developed by the Milan Metro and has been approved by the IIT Bombay. Presently, it is awaiting government clearance. Once this is received, the MMRDA will start with the bidding process of the Mumbai Metro.
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1
Source: Wikipedia
- The Navi Mumbai Metro Line -1 started operations on November 17, 2023. The Navi Mumbai Metro Line runs from Belapur to Pendhar. This line is from Belapur to Pendhar and consists of 11 stations, 11 km track and a depot for maintenance at Taloja. The Navi Mumbai Metro starts at 6 AM and is available till 10 PM. The frequency of the Navi Mumbai Metro is 15 minutes.
Stations in Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1
- CBD Belapur
- Sector 7
- CIDCO Science Park
- Utsav Chowk
- Sector 11
- Sector 14
- Central Park
- Pethpada
- Sector 34
- Panchanand
- Pendhar Metro Station
See also: Top 16 residential areas in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai Metro Fare
To travel in Mumbai metro route 1, 2A, 3 and 7, the minimum Mumbai Metro fare is Rs 10 and the maximum Mumbai Metro fare is Rs 50. The fare is decided on the basis of the distance in kms that the Mumbai metro route covers. The Mumbai metro trains operate between 6 AM and 10 PM with the Mumbai metro charges being Rs 10 for 0 to 3 km, Rs 20 for 3 to12 km and Rs 30 for 12 to 18km, Rs 40 for 18 to 24 km and Rs 50 for 24 to 30 km.
How to book tickets on Mumbai Metro mobile app?
For now ticketing is handled via QR code-based mobile and paper tickets. Smart cards and app-based season tickets are also available for the convenience of the the daily travellers.
You can travel on Mumbai Metro using the various types of tickets-smart cards, tokens, the Mumbai1 app or the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC).
Smart card: Useful for everyday travel, you can top up the smart card with minimum Rs 100 and a security deposit of Rs 50. Travel cost will be deducted from the smart card every time you tap the card at the exits gate.
You can recharge your Mumbai Metro smart card using digital payment app on the Reliance Metro website or by using digital wallets like Paytm Google pay etc.
Tokens: Tokens are valid for only one day and once bought the person has to leave the same station within 20 min or from his destination station within 75 minutes.
You can also log on https://www.mmmocl.co.in/card-reload.html and enter CSC number, confirm the CSC number and click on confirm to reload Maha Mumbai Metro smartcard.
Paper ticket: Instead of tokens, the Mumbai Metro ticketing window at the various stations also offer paper tickets with bar code that assist in traveling on the metro.
Celebrities taking the Mumbai Metro
Tiger Shroff
Actor Tiger Shroff and producer Jacky Bhagnani recently took the Mumbai Metro.
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Hrithik Roshan
The Dhoom actor ditched his luxury car and instead traveled by metro to work.
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Sara Ali Khan
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Sara Ali Khan on April 27, 2023 traveled by the Mumbai Metro to head to shoot of her new movie Metro in Dino.
Hema Malini
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The veteran took the Mumbai Metro two weeks back from Dahisar to Juhu. While her traveling time by car in the morning took her over 2 hours, the journey back with the Mumbai Metro was 1/2 hour.
Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi
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Actors Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi took the Mumbai Metro in February 2023 while promoting their movie. Akshay Kumar in the past has also taken the Mumbai Metro for traveling.
Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani
While going for promotions of their movie, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani took a ride in the Mumbai Metro.
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Karan Deol
Sunny Deol‘s son Karan Deol took a ride in Andheri-Ghatkopar metro.
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Mumbai Metro: Real estate impact
Mumbai Metro is one of the most important links that was missing in the city to decongest the traffic situation in this city that is on its toes 24 hours. Even when there are only 4 lines opened by in Mumbai and 1 in Navi Mumbai, these have had significant impact on property prices because of the convenience that they offer. Mentioned below are reasons on role of Mumbai Metro in influencing property prices in the city.
Increased connectivity
Mumbai has long struggled with traffic congestion, but with the ongoing development and operation of Mumbai Metro Lines, the city is becoming less congested, making travel across different parts of the city significantly easier. The Mumbai Metro Line with interchanges at the Mumbai Local Railway Station is very helpful for people who otherwise struggle to get an alternate mode of transport from the railways station to their place of work. For instance, Deepali Sutar had to travel to Marol Naka everyday for work and would get down at the Andheri Railway Station. “There is a huge queue for bus and share auto outside the railway station. In case, I wish to opt for an independent auto, either they refuse to come or the money asked for the destination is obnoxious. With the Mumbai Metro station interlinked to the railway station, I get into the metro and get down at the Western Express Highway and reach office on time. I also don’t get stuck in heavy polluted traffic jams, which is an added advantage. ”
Reduced travel time
Mumbai Metro provides a faster mode of transport, free from the usual pollution and traffic congestion. This makes locations near Mumbai Metro stations, such as those on Line 1, Line 2A, Line 3, Line 7, and Line 7A, highly sought after, particularly by working professionals with varied work schedules. Living close to a Metro station significantly shortens the commute to the workplace, making these properties more attractive to potential buyers and renters alike.
Residential and commercial destinations being developed
The presence of Metro stations has a transformative effect on surrounding real estate. Developers, recognising this trend, are actively building gated community projects in previously remote areas where Metro stations are planned or under construction. This foresight ensures that there is a steady supply of both residential and commercial properties near Mumbai Metro stations to meet the growing demand, further driving up property values in these areas.
Increased return on investment and high rental yields
Investing in properties near Mumbai Metro stations is not only convenient for personal use but also offers excellent opportunities for both short-term and long-term investors. These properties tend to command higher rents due to the convenience they offer in terms of easy access to transportation. As a result, rental yields in these locations are often significantly higher, making them an attractive investment option in the real estate market.
According to Housing.com data, average property price and property price ranges in the areas with presence of metro are given below.
| Location | Average price for buying | Average rent |
| Goregaon | Rs 20,368 per sqft | Rs 61,455 |
| Jogeshwari | Rs 19,892 per sqft | Rs 61,727 |
| Andheri | Rs 28,133 per sqft | Rs 85,533 |
| Vile Parle (East)
|
Rs 30,912 per sqft | Rs 94,999 |
| Santacruz (West)
|
Rs 43,898 per sqft | Rs 1 lakh |
| Khar (west) | Rs 45,253 per sqft | Rs 1 lakh |
| Bandra | Rs 33,513 per sqft | Rs 1 lakh |
| Belapur | Rs 14,058 per sqft | Rs 58,499 |
| Kharghar | Rs 9,742 per sqft | Rs 39,841 |
| Pendhar | Rs 5,978 per sqft | Rs 10,199 |
Source: Housing.com
Housing.com POV
Mumbai Metro, with its expanding network of lines, is giving a facelift to the city and the surrounding regions that were once less accessible. As new Mumbai Metro lines are developed, the opportunities—especially in real estate—are many, with property development prices seeing a surge.
Previously, many areas on Mumbai’s outskirts were often overlooked by investors and homebuyers, primarily because of the distance from the city’s central business districts such as Nariman Point, Bandra-Kurla Complex, and Lower Parel. While the peripheral areas were affordable, they were less desirable due to the longer commute times. However, with the Mumbai Metro lines, such as the Yellow Line (Line 2A), Aqua Line (Line 3), and others, connectivity to these peripheral locations has improved significantly, making these once unattractive destinations ideal for both residential and commercial development. Also, many investors are often vocal that early investment in areas where metro projects are announced or where construction has just begun will pay off with heavy ROI, as the presence of the metro will have a positive impact on property prices.
FAQs
Are any discounts available for elderly on Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7?
Yes, Mumbai One Metro card- National Common Mobility Card offers discount of 25% to elderly, divyang, students who use Mumbai One cards on the Metro 2A and 7 metro routes. This is valid for people making 45, 60 trips.
How to do an online recharge of the Mumbai Metro card?
Recharge can be done on the Reliance Metro website or on wallets like GPay, Paytm, etc.
Is the Mumbai Metro public or private?
The Mumbai Metro is developed under the PPP model.
How are the stations designed in Mumbai Metro?
Mumbai Metro stations are planned as both underground and elevated.
Which year did Mumbai Metro begin operations?
Mumbai Metro started operations in June 2014.
Has Metro Line 7 started in Mumbai?
Yes Mumbai Metro Line 7 and 7A are operational.
When will Mumbai Metro start operations from Andheri to Dahisar?
The Mumbai Metro Line 2A connects Andheri to Dahisar and the line is operational.
When was metro started in Mumbai?
The Mumbai Metro started operations in June 2014.
Which lines of the Mumbai Metro are opertaional?
At present, only five routes are operational - i.e., Line 1, 2A, 3 (phase-1) 7 and Navi Mumbai Metro .
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