Mumbai Metro 9 Progress Update: Maha CM Fadnavis Flags Off Trial Runs; Know When Thane's 1st Metro Line Will Likely Be Inaugurated

Mumbai: Mumbai’s Metro-9, which will connect Dahisar (East) to Mira-Bhayandar, is on track for a phased launch, with the first phase likely to be inaugurated the end of 2025. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde flagged off the trial runs of Phase 1 connecting Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon route on Wednesday. They also conducted a technical inspection of the route, signalling key progress in the ambitious transport project.

🚇 मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी मुंबई महानगर प्रदेश विकास प्राधिकरणाच्या मेट्रो मार्ग-9, टप्पा-1, काशीगाव ते दहिसर (पूर्व)' मेट्रोच्या तांत्रिक चाचणीचा हिरवा झेंडा दाखवून शुभारंभ केला. यावेळी उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे, उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार, मंत्री प्रताप सरनाईक व इतर… pic.twitter.com/dq6tO57dGD

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 14, 2025

According to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), civil construction is nearly 85 per cent complete along the stretch. Due to pending work in some segments, the rollout will happen in two stages. The Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon section will be opened first, followed by the full corridor once all stations and infrastructure are ready. Officials estimate that the first phase could be ready for public use after trial runs conclude, pointing toward an inauguration window by the end of 2025.

Mumbai Metro 9 stations

Metro-9, also known as the Red Line, is an extension of the operational Metro-7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East) and is aimed at improving east-west suburban connectivity. It is expected to majorly reduce travel time and ease congestion across northern Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar. Initially, Metro-9 rakes will be maintained at the Charkop depot currently used by Metro-7.

🚇 मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस इनकी प्रमुख उपस्थिति में मुंबई महानगर प्रदेश विकास प्राधिकरण के 'मेट्रो मार्ग-9, चरण-1, काशीगांव से दहीसर (पूर्व) तक के मेट्रो का तांत्रिक परिक्षण'#Maharashtra #DevendraFadnavis #MumbaiMetro pic.twitter.com/CTRTVBWqmi

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 14, 2025

मेट्रो मार्ग-9, चरण-1, काशीगांव से दहीसर (पूर्व) तक के मेट्रो का तांत्रिक परिक्षण का शुभारंभ आज होना खुशी की बात है। इसके सफल परिक्षण के बाद बहुत जल्दी ही यह सुविधा आम लोगों के लिए खुली हो जायेगी। इस मेट्रो की कनेक्टीविटी से मुंबई एवं ठाणे तक की नियमित यात्रा करने वाले लोगों को… pic.twitter.com/UdNrpp4IR5

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 14, 2025

CM Fadnavis Speaks On Key Metro Connecting Western Suburbs

During the site visit, Chief Minister Fadnavis underlined the metro’s role in transforming commute patterns for the region. “This stretch from Dahisar to Kashigaon will offer seamless connectivity and greatly benefit Mira-Bhayandar residents and commuters from Mumbai,” he said.

Fadnavis also pointed to a major engineering feat in the project, a double-decker structure that will accommodate both a metro line and a railway bridge. “This is the first time such a dual-chamber structure is being implemented in Mumbai. It will help eliminate traffic bottlenecks and is a key innovation in urban transit design,” he added.

Further extending the city’s metro reach, the government plans to push the corridor northward toward Virar. MMRDA aims to make the entire Metro-9 line operational for public use by the end of 2025, with the broader metro integration and extensions across the city scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

With trial phases already underway and infrastructure rapidly nearing completion, commuters in the western suburbs can expect a faster, smoother travel experience sooner than later.