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Mumbai Metro News: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is gearing up for significant improvements in its metro rail system, with four new lines set to partially launch this year. These lines include 2B, 4, 4A and 9, which will serve various areas including the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, Thane and Mira Road. Additionally, phase two of metro line 3, connecting Bandra Kurla Complex to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli, is expected to begin operations in March.

The Hindustan Times report quoted an official from the Maharashtra government as stating that, nineteen metro stations are nearing completion across the four new lines, which span a combined length of 20.3 km. The most extensive route will be in Thane, featuring Mumbai's first metro line. Once lines 4 and 4A are operational, commuters will be able to travel from Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh, stopping at ten stations along the way.

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In the eastern suburbs, the initial phase of line 2B will run from Mandale in Mankhurd to Diamond Garden in Chembur, covering 5.3 km with five stations. When fully completed, line 2B will extend to DN Nagar in Andheri West and link to the already operational line 2A, which connects DN Nagar to Dahisar. This line will also provide access to the Central Railway’s suburban line at Kurla and metro line 8, facilitating connections between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports.

Metro line 9, which aims to connect Mira Road and Bhayandar, is also on track for partial readiness this year. The 4.5 km Dahisar-Kashigaon route will feature four stations and will extend the existing line 7, which runs from Gundavali to Dahisar. Future plans include connecting it to Line 10, linking Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk at Mira Road.

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According to a HT report, State government officials have urged the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to accelerate construction on these metro corridors. Notably, none of the new lines will have operational car depots for their initial openings. A senior state official stated that train operations on Lines 4 and 4A will rely on inspection pits located along the line, as there is no available land for a depot.

Transport experts have welcomed this development, highlighting its importance for urban transit in Mumbai. AV Shenoy from the Mumbai Mobility Forum noted that these metro corridors will primarily serve local residents. He stated that once fully operational, they will enhance public transport in the city. Shenoy also called for affordable travel options and improved last-mile connectivity for commuters using these new metro lines.