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Mumbai Metro New Gold Line: With the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) set to begin operations on December 25, the Maharashtra government has unveiled plans for a new metro line aimed at strengthening connectivity between Mumbai’s two key airports

According to a Times of India (TOI) report, the proposed Rs 23,000-crore Metro Line 8, also known as the Gold Line, is expected to significantly cut travel time, enabling commuters to travel between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in just 30 minutes.

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CSMIA To Navi Mumbai Airport In 30 Minutes: Check Details

The absence of a transit link between Mumbai’s two airports has become a significant concern, as travel time between CSMIA and NMIA takes 70 to 90 minutes by road, depending on traffic conditions. The new metro line, also known as the Gold Line, aims to ensure seamless travel for passengers, airline crew, and cargo operators, while catering to the needs of the rapidly growing Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

- Spanning over 34.89 kilometres, the upcoming Metro Line 8 or Gold Line will include 20 stations, covering important hubs such as Phoenix Mall, Kurla, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT).

- The upcoming metro corridor will feature six underground and 14 elevated stations, and is expected to handle a daily ridership of 1.03 million passengers by 2031.

- The Metro Line 8 will significantly reduce travel time between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) to just 30 minutes.

- Besides providing a direct connection between the two airports, the new metro line will seamlessly integrate at least six other metro corridors, the suburban rail network, and key bus terminals.

- This enhanced connectivity will make it easier for outstation travellers arriving at LTT and other major rail hubs to access Mumbai’s key airports.

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According to the TOI report, the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) has submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the state government and will oversee the project in collaboration with a private consortium under a public–private partnership model. To ensure the project’s financial viability, the CIDCO has sought 20 per cent viability gap funding (VGF) from both the state and central governments.

The tendering process is expected to begin soon, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and boost the overall transport network.

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