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Mumbai Metro network hits 90 km, set to cross 120 km by year-end — A guide to what opens next, what’s delayed

April 01, 2026 2:00 pm

Even as 10 km of new lines prepare to open this week on April 3, Mumbai is on the cusp of its biggest metro expansion yet. Around 40-50 km of new lines are expected to become operational in 2026 alone, with 2027 emerging as the year when a substantial, city-wide network could finally become a reality. The Indian Express gives you the status of every line — what is ready, what is coming and what remains a distant promise.

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Bombay High Court allows partial relief to MMRDA in Mumbai Metro-1 dispute with MMOPL

February 27, 2026 10:11 am

Mumbai Metro-1 dispute: The Bombay High Court partly quashed a majority arbitral award in the Mumbai Metro-1 dispute, holding guesswork cannot substitute proof of losses.

Mumbai Metro slab collapses on Mulund's LBS Marg, at least 3 injured as under-construction pillar portion falls

February 14, 2026 2:05 pm

A Metro rail pillar has collapsed in Mumbai's Mulund. Multiple injuries have been reported.

The project marks a major milestone in transforming Kerala’s capital, promising to redefine urban mobility and accelerate Thiruvananthapuram’s development.

Thiruvananthapuram Metro rail project: Kerala govt approves Phase 1 alignment - check route, length, station list

November 08, 2025 6:57 pm

Thiruvananthapuram Metro project: The Kerala government has approved the Phase 1 alignment of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project, which will be executed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

Mumbai: 21 trips added on Metro Lines 2A, 7; daily services now 305

July 15, 2025 10:48 pm

To ease rush hour congestion, train frequency at peak hours has been improved from 6 minutes 35 seconds to 5 minutes 50 seconds

Mumbai Metropolitan Region housing prices record steady rise amid infra boost

December 08, 2024 10:43 pm

Across India’s top eight real estate markets, average housing prices rose 11 per cent YoY to Rs 11,000 per sq. ft. during Q3 2024.

Metro to be the new lifeline of Mumbai: Ashwini Bhide

November 09, 2023 7:23 pm

Bhide added that along with Metro, Mumbai and Metropolitan region is witnessing infrastructure projects such as coastal road and tunnel Road.

Double bonanza: Mumbai Metro eyes more revenue, better network connectivity as it rents out Lines 2A, 7 pillars to telecom companies

May 21, 2023 2:44 pm

Just 12 pillars rented out by MMMOCL to a telecom company recently will generate a revenue of Rs 1 crore for the next 10 years. The initiative also aims to improve telephone network connectivity drastically.

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Metro Rail Bhavan tender tailored for select contractors, alleges Congress

January 17, 2020 2:25 am

Earlier last year, the Congress had also levelled similar allegations for a Rs 14,000 crore tender floated for building 89,771 affordable homes for weaker sections.

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Mumbai: Congress targets BJP’s Metro rail plank

January 22, 2019 3:12 am

Joining hands with activists from the suburbs, the Congress Monday demanded a rethink on some of the Metro route alignments and designs. Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam also raised questions over the viability of some of the suburban routes.