Navi Mumbai, built as a satellite city for Mumbai, has developed by leaps and bounds in the last decade. Today, each and every node, both, old and newer ones, that are opening up in Navi Mumbai, are being developed strategically with focus on providing the people with state-of-the-art social and physical infrastructure. For example, Navi Mumbai is home to India’s first and largest transit-oriented development (TOD) at Seawoods Darave. The next milestone achieved by this satellite city is the operations of the Navi Mumbai Metro (NMM).
The Navi Mumbai Metro is a mass rapid transit system constructed by Cidco. To ease the pressure on the railway network and the growing traffic on the road, there was a need to introduce a new mode of public transport that would establish connectivity to all Navi Mumbai residential nodes. As a result, the Navi Mumbai Metro was designed with five lines, covering a distance of 106.4 kms. The Navi Mumbai Metro is not only an important transportation need for the smart city, it will also boost the city’s economic growth.
Navi Mumbai Metro inauguration
The Navi Mumbai Metro started operations on November 17,2023 with no formal inauguration. This is in line with the orders given by the Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde to Cidco. On the inauguration day, the Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro operated from 3 PM to 10 PM between Belapur Terminal and Pendhar and back. Cidco has appointed Maha Metro as the metro rail operator of Navi Mumbai Metro.
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Navi Mumbai Metro: Key facts
| Inauguration date | November 17, 2023 |
| Navi Mumbai Metro Line | Line 1 |
| 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 | 80 kph |
| Average speed | 34 kph |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge |
Navi Mumbai Metro timings
The Navi Mumbai Metro will operate from 6 AM to 10 PM everyday with a frequency of 15 minutes.
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Navi Mumbai Metro project cost
The cost of Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 project is estimated around Rs 3,400 crore, of which Rs 2,600 crore are already infused by Cidco, Rs 500 crore are from bank line of credit and the remaining will be Cidco internal accruals.
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Navi Mumbai Metro map
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Navi Mumbai Metro map of phase 1 line 1 which is from CBD Belapur to Pendhar Metro Station.
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Navi Mumbai Metro rail network
The Maharashtra government authorised City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) as the implementing agency for the construction, maintenance and operation of the Navi Mumbai Metro for Corridor-1 that will be developed in three phases. The foundation stone for the Navi Mumbai metro rail project was laid on May 1, 2011. The Corridor-1 route includes Belapur, Kharghar, Pendhar, Kalamboli and Khandeshwar and is planned to be extended to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Corridor-1 is based on a detailed project report made by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the Navi Mumbai Metro Rail Project.
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Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1
Line-1 will cover a total of 23.4 km and will include 20 metro stations. Starting from Belapur, the Navi Mumbai Metro route of Line 1 will terminate at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Line-1 will be developed in four phases – Belapur to Pendhar will be the first phase, covering a distance of 11.1 km and include 11 elevated stations with a terminus at Belapur and a depot-cum-workshop at Taloja metro station.
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Navi Mumbai Metro Line 2
Navi Mumbai Metro route of Phase 2 from MIDC Taloja metro station to Khandeshwar will cover a distance of 10.30 km and include eight stations. Navi Mumbai Metro Line 2 and 3 of the Navi Mumbai Metro will be funded by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), respectively.
An interlink between Pendhar and MIDC will be built Navi Mumbai Metro line 3 under Phase-3 that will cover two kms, including one station. Finally, Navi Mumbai Metro route Phase-4 will be from Khandeshwar to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
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Navi Mumbai Metro stations: CBD Belapur to Pendhar Metro station
Navi Mumbai Metri stations in Line -1 Phase -1 starts from CBD Belapur metro station to Pendhar metro 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 stations in Line -2 will start form Taloja metro station to Khandeshwar metro station.
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Navi Mumbai Metro link to suburban railway stations
According to a report in Mid-Day, Mukherjee mentioned that Belapur suburban railway station would have a link at metro station 1 and Kharghar suburban railway station would have a link at metro station 3. Additionally, Taloja Metro Station may be a possible link to the Konkan Railway. The Navi Mumbai Metro would operate 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.
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Navi Mumbai Metro ticket prices
“The Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 Phase-1 fare start as low as Rs 10. This shall be Rs 5 less than the AC bus fare of NMMC,” mentioned a tweet by Mukherjee. CIDCO has plans to use the latest technology for automatic fare collection like online ticketing, use of QR code and near field communication for Navi Mumbai Metro.
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Cidco announces Navi Mumbai Metro Neo on Lines 2, 3 and 4
Cidco has decided to implement Metro Neo in Navi Mumbai Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4. Work on this will start after Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 operations begin. Metro Neo is electric-trolley bus with rubber tyres that is powered by overhead traction system.
According to a tweet by Cidco,Metro Neo coaches are smaller and lighter than conventional Metro train. These are energy efficient and environment friendly.
Navi Mumbai Metro: Impact on real estate
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line-1 passes through 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. 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.
Navi Mumbai Metro timeline
November 17, 2023: Navi Mumbai Metro started operations of Line 1 from Belapur to Pendhar.
June 21, 2023: Navi Mumbai Metro received the CMRS certificate for commercial operation of Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 from Belapur to Pendhar.
October 2021: Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, Phase -1 granted the RDSO certificate.
August 2021: Trial run of Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, Phase 1 from Belapur to Pendhar starts on August 28.
July 2021: Maha Metro to operate and maintain the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 for 10 years.
May 2021: First trial run of Navi Mumbai metro takes place from Kharghar Metro station to Taloja metro station depot.
March 2019: Three-coach metro train for Navi Mumbai Metro arrives from China.
May 1, 2011: Foundation stone laid for the Navi Mumbai Metro.
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Housing.com POV
The Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1 although covers 11 stations and plys 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 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. The metro has also has had an impact in the property market prices in the Navi Mumbai area.
Navi Mumbai Metro: Latest News
December 5, 2023
DPR of Line-2 , Line-3 and Line-4 expected in two months
The revised detailed planned report of Line 2, 3 and 4 are expected to come in two months. It was previously drafted in 2011. Additionally, Cidco is exploring the option of connecting the Mumbai Metro Line 8 with the Navi Mumbai International Airport. With this, airports in Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai International Airport will be connected promoting convenient transportation.
Even while the Navi Mumbai Metro was waiting for the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 CMRS safety clearance for the commercial operations, Cidco had floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant who would help formulate the development strategy for the remaining metro lines two, three and four.
November 22, 2023
Navi Mumbai Metro collects Rs 2.76 lakh on day 1
The Navi Mumbai Metro that started operations on November 17, 2023, from 3 PM collected Rs 2.76 lakh on Day 1, as per a FPJ report. The Navi Mumbai Metro has also become one of the most economical modes of transport to travel from Kharghar to Taloja. The existing options include Auto Rickshaw, Eco-Van and NMMT buses.
Mumbai Metro Line 12 Kalyan Taloja
In another recent development, work on the Mumbai Metro Line 12 Kalyan Taloja will soon start with chief minister Eknath Shinde announcing Rs 1,521 crore fund to start work. Mumbai Metro Line 12 is an extension of the orange line and is being developed to decongest Mumbai and help in the transit oriented development strategy that Navi Mumbai has sketched for itself.
FAQs
What is the estimated cost of Navi Mumbai Metro?
The estimated 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 40.
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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With 16+ years of experience in various sectors, of which more than ten years in real estate, Anuradha Ramamirtham excels in tracking property trends and simplifying housing-related topics such as Rera, housing lottery, etc. Her diverse background includes roles at Times Property, Tech Target India, Indiantelevision.com and ITNation. Anuradha holds a PG Diploma degree in Journalism from KC College and has done BSc (IT) from SIES. In her leisure time, she enjoys singing and travelling.
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