Mumbai Metro Expansion: 2 New Lines Metro 2B and Metro 9 Set for February Launch

• Mumbai's Metro 2B (Diamond Garden to Mandale) and Metro 9 (Dahisar-Kashigaon) first phases are expected to launch in February.
• The 5.3 km Diamond Garden-Mandale stretch of Metro 2B has received a provisional safety certificate from CMRS.
• CMRS tests for Metro 9's Dahisar-Kashigaon phase are in final stages, with a safety certificate anticipated soon.
• These new lines will significantly reduce travel time, connecting eastern suburbs and Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
• Inauguration was delayed due to technical issues, municipal election code of conduct, and officials' Davos visit.

Why It Matters: Mumbai is set to inaugurate the first phases of Metro 2B and Metro 9 in February, enhancing connectivity.