Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan: New Mumbai Metro Line To Cut Down Travel Time by Around 60 Percent, 3-km To Be Underground

Mumbai Metro Line 5 - Key Highlights

• The Metro Line 5 is a significant corridor covering 25 kilometres with 15 stations. As per the earlier plan, the entire stretch was proposed as an elevated link.

• This line will provide interconnectivity between the ongoing Metro Line 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavli) and the proposed Metro Line 12 (Kalyan to Taloja).

• It will also have connections with the Central Railway network.

• The proposed stations are 1. Balkum Naka, 2. Kasheli, 3. Kalher, 4. Purna, 5. Anjurphata, 6. Dhamankar Naka, 7. Bhiwandi, 8. Gopal Nagar, 9. Temghar, 10. Rajnouli, 11. Gove Gaon, 12. Kon Gaon, 13. Lal Chowki, 14. Kalyan Station, 15. Kalyan APMC.

• It will reduce the current travel time by anything between 50 per cent and 75 per cent.

• The metro line is expected to benefit a large number of residents and office-goers in government and commercial hubs in Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan. By 2031, the MMRDA expects a daily ridership of 3.025 lakhs.

• The estimated project cost of the Metro line is Rs 8416.51 core. The line is expected to start commercial operations in 2025.