The Navi Mumbai Metro is an urban mass rapid transit system (MRTS) that has been developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). To cover 106.4 km, it comprises the operational Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Phase 1) and several other proposed lines that will help enhance connectivity in the region.
The construction of the currently operational line between Belapur CBD and Pendhar started in November 2011 and after much delay, the 11.10 km stretch started operations on November 17, 2023. Interestingly, this stretch was inaugurated by the Navi Mumbai citizens.
Navi Mumbai Metro: Key facts
| Inauguration date | November 17, 2023 |
| Operational Navi Mumbai Metro Line | Line 1 |
| Planned Navi Mumbai Metro Line | Line 2, Line 3, Line 4 |
| Proposed Navi Mumbai Metro Line | Line 5 |
| Metro system | Rapid Transit System (RTS) |
| Developed by | City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) |
| Length | 11 km |
| Expected daily ridership by 2027 | Over 1 lakh |
| Top speed
Average speed |
80 kph
34 kph |
| Metro rail operator | Maha Metro |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge |
| Awards | 3 ISO certifications- the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for quality, environment and safety standards |
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 map
Source: Wikipedia
List of stations on Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Phase 1)
Mentioned below are the 11 stations present in the Belapur CBD Metro Station to Pendhar Metro Station route. To improve connectivity, the Belapur CBD Metro Station is linked with the Belapur CBD Railway Station.
- CBD Belapur
- Sector 7
- CIDCO Science Park
- Utsav Chowk
- Sector 11
- Sector 14
- Central Park
- Pethpada
- Sector 34
- Panchanand
- Pendhar Metro Station
Navi Mumbai Metro ticket prices
| Distance | Ticket fare |
| 0-2 km | Rs 10 |
| 2-4 km | Rs 10 |
| 4-6 km | Rs 20 |
| 6-8 km | Rs 20 |
| 8-10 and beyond | Rs 30 |
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line fare starts at Rs 10. Cidco uses the latest technology for automatic fare collection like online ticketing, use of QR code and near field communication for Navi Mumbai Metro.
What are the options for buying Navi Mumbai Metro tickets?
There are several options to buy the Navi Mumbai Metro ticket:
- You can buy the single journey tokens for one-time travel.
- You can buy smart cards that can be recharged and used regularly.
- You can buy the ticket online using your mobile phone using the Navi Mumbai Metro app or by scanning the QR code.
- Tickets can also be bought from the ticket counters located on the metro rail station.
- You can also buy tickets from the vending machine located on the station by entering destination, type ( single or return), insert money, collect ticket and change (if any).
Navi Mumbai Metro Mobile app and digital payments
- Download the NMMC mobile app.
- Register and log in to the mobile app.
- Select the journey details.
- You can make payment using a credit card, debit card or UPI payments.
- Scan the QR code from the app to enter and exit the metro for an easy travel.
Using these methods, you can quickly and easily get tickets for the Navi Mumbai Metro and enjoy a smooth journey.
What are the timings of the Navi Mumbai Metro?
The Navi Mumbai Metro operates from 6 AM to 10 PM every day with a frequency of 15 minutes. The first metro train starts at 6 AM from Belapur CBD and Pendhar stations. The final metro service starts from Pendhar station at 9.45 PM. From the Belapur CBD side, Line 1 of Navi Mumbai Metro will have a frequency of 10 minutes from 7.30 AM to 10 AM. It will again run every 10 minutes from 5.30 PM and 8 PM.
From the Pendhar side, Line 1 of Navi Mumbai Metro will have a frequency of 10 minutes from 7 AM to 9.30 AM. It will again run every 10 minutes from 5 PM to 7.30 PM.
You can check the complete Navi Mumbai time table on
Navi Mumbai Metro project cost
Divided into corridors, corridor-1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro will be developed in three phases. The corridor-1 route includes Belapur, Kharghar, Pendhar, Kalamboli and Khandeshwar. There are also plans to extend this to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), on the basis of a detailed project report (DPR) made by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Navi Mumbai Metro Rail Project.
The total project cost of Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 is around Rs 3,063.63 crore. Presently, the Navi Mumbai Metro operates as a three-car train, which can be augmented to a six-car train once requirements increase and related infrastructure is made available going forward.
Source: Twitter
Details about Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 will cover 23.4 km and include 20 metro stations. It will be developed in three phases with the first phase from Belapur to Pendhar currently operational. It covers a distance of 11.1 km and includes 11 elevated stations with a terminus at Belapur and a depot-cum-workshop at Taloja Metro Station.
What are the different phases of the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1?
| Phases | Station name | Distance | Number of stations |
| Phase -1 | Belapur to Pendhar | 11 km | 11 stations |
| Phase -2 | MIDC Taloja to Khandeshwar | 10.3 km | 8 stations |
| Phase-3 | Pendhar to MIDC | 2 km | 1 station |
Khandeshwar to the Navi Mumbai International Airport will also be part of Phase-3. There are plans to construct a 5km link that will connect the Navi Mumbai Metro from the Navi Mumbai side and the Mumbai Metro from the Mumbai side making the Mumbai Metro Line 8 ( Gold Line) that connects Navi Mumbai International Airport to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Station list of Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 Phase 2
| Station name | Location of station |
| MIDC Station 2 | To provide connectivity in MIDC area. |
| MIDC Station 1 | To provide connectivity in MIDC area. |
| Sector 7E (Kalamboli) | Near Kasadi River. |
| Sector 13 (Kalamboli) | Kalamboli Sector 7E |
| Sector 2E (Kalamboli) | Kalamboli Sector 13 |
| Sector 10 (Kamothe) | Kalamboli Sector 2E |
| Khandeshwar | Kamothe Sector 10 |
Navi Mumbai Metro Neo on Lines 2, 3 and 4
According to a FPJ report, Navi Mumbai Metro Lines 2, 3, and 4 will be consolidated into a single corridor and will be known as Metro Line 2. This will stretch from Pendhar to the eastern side of NMIA and will spread 16 km. Cidco is currently working on the DPR of this route.
Cidco has decided to implement Metro Neo in Navi Mumbai Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4. Metro Neo is electric-trolley bus with rubber tyres that is powered by overhead traction system. Metro Neo coaches are smaller and lighter than conventional Metro train. These are energy efficient and environment friendly, according to a tweet by Cidco.
Link between Navi Mumbai Metro and Mumbai Metro: Line 8 (Gold Line)
- Mumbai Metro Line 8 also known as the Gold Line will connect the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
- This is the first mass rapid transit system connecting the two cities. The proposed route will be 35 km and will have 6 stops excluding the two airport stops.
- A detailed project report of the plan has been made by Cidco. The project will be developed by the MMRDA on the Mumbai side and the Cidco on the Navi Mumbai side.
- As per the DPR, the Mumbai Metro Line 8 route will begin at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) Terminal 2 in Andheri, Mumbai and travel underground up to Chedda Nagar, Chembur. From here it comes to the Navi Mumbai side and will continue as an elevated line until the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). This route will pass through key locations such as Kurla, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mankhurd, Vashi, Nerul and Belapur.
- Also, Cidco is planning to extend the currently operational Navi Mumbai Metro 1A from the Belapur side by 3.02 km till the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). This metro line will integrate with the Mumbai Metro Line 8 at Sagar Sangam Interchange station opposite the NMMC headquarters.
- The cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 15,000 crore. With this in place, travel time between the two airports which can be around 2.5 hours will be reduced to 30 minutes.
- The Gold Line Mumbai Metro 8 is expected to reduce the traffic congestion by providing direct access to both the airports. This will reduce traffic on the road that will have a positive impact on the air quality index (AQI) of the city.
- The Mumbai Metro 8 is expected to have a daily ridership of around 5 lakh people. This metro will have a sleek design and has high speed connectivity.
- Additionally, the Mumbai Metro Line 12 interlinks with the Navi Mumbai Metro at Taloja.
Navi Mumbai Metro to extend to NAINA
CIDCO has plans to extend its metro network with two new routes in the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA) as part of its comprehensive mobility plan (CMP). These routes will help establish easy connectivity between the under-construction Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the Navi Mumbai. Presently, Cidco is working on drafting the DPR for these two routes.
Cidco in the 2024 Annual Budget granted around Rs 690 crore for metro expansion in this region that will include development the Ulwe coastal road to Ambivali in Raigad and the Kalamboli–Chikhale–Kon corridor. The planning body also allotted Rs 539.37 crore for NAINA region development. Cidco along with the Urban Mass Transit Company (UMTC) to prepare the detailed project report (DPR).
Advantages of traveling by the Navi Mumbai Metro
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 passes through the entire Kharghar before halting at Pendhar. Owing to this it connects various locations inside Kharghar and also connects Kharghar to Pendhar which even till recently was connected only through the NMMT buses, autos and Eco share taxis, the latter two being expensive options.
While the maximum metro fare from Belapur to Pendhar is Rs 30 in an AC metro rail that makes up for a comfortable travel especially during these days of brutal heat, a ride from Belapur to Pendhar by the NMMC bus may be cost beneficial but the travel will be very uncomfortable because of the weather outside unless it is an AC bus that you are traveling in. This travel will be spread across Belapur, Kharghar and finally Pendhar resulting in more time to travel. Finally, a ride from Belapur to Pendhar or even from Kharghar Railway Station to Pendhar by auto or an independent taxi will be way more than the public transport that is not sustainable in the long run.
With many educational hubs in Kharghar and the area after the Kharghar Golf Course towards sector 34 having very few options in terms of public transport, the presence of Navi Mumbai Metro helps in easy and cheaper connectivity between them, something that students seek. All Navi Mumbai Metro Stations have parking space for vehicles and presence of an auto stand that may ply to your final destination, ensuring last mile connectivity.
Navi Mumbai Metro connectivity’s impact on real estate
With the connectivity improved many notches, Kharghar residential market has already started witnessing a rise in the property value. Additionally, the place boasts of large land parcels which are being developed by reputed developers. Developers such as Gami Group, Arihant Superstrutures, Adhiraj Constructions etc. are having their presence here. Once all the Navi Mumbai Metro routes are open, it will help in decongestion of the Harbour and Central Line Railway Network. It will also play a role in reducing the traffic on road.
Navi Mumbai Metro’s impact on property prices
| Location | Average price per sqft for buying | Average price per sqft for renting |
| 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
As soon as the foundation stone of the Navi Mumbai Metro laid and work started, the real estate market in the Belapur and Kharghar nodes saw some price correction. With the start of operations on Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro, the project has demonstrated how that how connectivity is king when it comes to locality, with Kharghar and Taloja immensely benefiting from the metro.
Housing.com POV
The Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1 although covers 11 stations and plying between Belapur and Pendhar, this mode of transport has become very popular especially with the metro stations near most residential and educational institutions. While people would previously spend a lot of money to travel short distances -especially from Kharghar Railway Station towards Taloja, they have now a cheaper and a comfortable alternative, which has resulted in the Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1’s success.
FAQs
What is the estimated cost of Navi Mumbai Metro?
The cost for the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 is Rs 3,400 crore.
How many stations are there in the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1?
There are 11 stations in the Navi Mumbai Metro.
What is the minimum fare of the Navi Mumbai Metro?
The minimum fare of the Navi Mumbai Metro is Rs 10.
What is the maximum fare of the Navi Mumbai Metro?
The maximum fare of the Navi Mumbai Metro is Rs 30.
How long did the Navi Mumbai Metro take for construction?
It took almost 12 years for CIDCO for construction.
When did the Navi Mumbai Metro operations start?
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, Phase 1 between CBD Belapur and Pendhar metro station began operations on November 17,2023.
Will the Navi Mumbai Metro provide connectivity to the Navi Mumbai International Airport?
The fourth phase of Line-1 of Navi Mumbai Metro will be extended till the Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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