Mumbai Metro Expansion: New Routes 2B and 9 Set to Open in February

• The first phases of Metro 2B (D. N. Nagar to Mandalay) and Metro 9 (Dahisar to Mira-Bhayandar) are expected to be operational in February.
• Metro 2B's first phase, Mandalay to Chembur, was delayed due to municipal elections and dignitary unavailability, despite receiving CMRS certificate months ago.
• The 4.4 km first phase of Metro 9, from Dahisar to Kashigaon, has also received its CMRS certificate and is nearing launch.
• These new lines aim to ease travel between eastern and western suburbs and reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai.
• Metro 2B's first phase will cover 5.3 km from Mandalay to Diamond Garden, while Metro 9's first phase includes stations at Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon.

Why It Matters: Mumbai's Metro 2B and 9 lines are set to partially open in February, improving connectivity and reducing traffic.