Thane-Mumbai Metro Line 9 First Phase Ready: Dahisar to Kashigaon Service Soon

• Mumbai Metro Line 9's first phase (Dahisar to Kashigaon) is complete and set to begin passenger service next week.
• This metro aims to alleviate severe traffic congestion and crowded local trains between Mumbai and Thane, currently taking 2-2.5 hours.
• The MMRDA initiated the project seven years ago to connect Mira-Bhayandar directly and quickly with Mumbai.
• CMRS team inspected the line in early January, suggesting minor improvements which have since been completed.
• MLA Narendra Mehta announced the inauguration by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with regular service starting immediately after.