Mumbai Metro Roundup: Metro Lines 7 and 2A get CCRS nod, Orange Line 12 set for 2027 launch & more

From new stretches opening soon to ambitious metro projects set to transform Mumbai’s transport network, here’s a quick look at the latest updates. Keep reading to stay on top of Mumbai Metro’s new developments and other details.

Mumbai Metro Lines 7 (Red Line) and 2A (Yellow Line) have received safety certification from the Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety, enabling full-speed operations at 80 km/h. These lines, covering 18.6 km and 16.5 km respectively, serve over 2.5 lakh daily passengers. With advanced tech like driverless-capable trains and CBTC signalling, these lines are part of MMRDA's vision to improve Mumbai's transport network.

Mumbai Metro Line 2B, connecting D N Nagar in Andheri to Mandale in Mankhurd, will link key areas like Andheri, Bandra, Chembur, and Mankhurd. With 78% of civil work completed, the 23.6 km line will serve 10 lakh daily passengers. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with the first phase in 2026. It will ease congestion, promote sustainability, and improve the city's connectivity.

Mumbai Metro Line 12 (Orange Line), spanning 22.17 km with 19 stations, will connect Kalyan, Dombivli, and Taloja, reducing travel time by 45 minutes and easing road congestion. Overseen by MMRDA, this ₹5,865 crore project is set to enhance connectivity, boost economic growth, and accommodate 2.94 lakh daily commuters by 2041. Completion is expected by December 2027.

Mumbai’s Metro Line 3, running from Aarey Colony to BKC, has seen disappointing ridership, averaging just 20,000 daily users—far from the projected 1.3 million. Factors like poor connectivity, high fares, and lack of last-mile options are hindering commuter adoption. Experts recommend better integration with existing transport systems and affordable fares to boost ridership and fulfil the line's potential.