Mumbai Metro Line 3: BKC-Atre Chowk Phase 2A Set to Open by March 2025
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) is set to extend its Metro Line 3 service with the launch of the BKC-Acharya Atre Chowk, Worli section (Phase 2A) by late March 2025. This expansion, part of the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro 3 corridor, has achieved 93.1 per cent overall completion, with station construction nearing 98.9 per cent. The project follows the successful commissioning of the 12-kilometer Aarey-BKC segment in October 2024. Although the initial ridership on this section has been lower than expected, a significant increase is anticipated once the full Aarey-Colaba corridor become..
Chennai Metro Begins Repairs to Fix Tunnel Leakages
Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) has initiated essential repairs across its Phase I network to address increasing tunnel leakages. This decision follows incidents where minor seepages raised safety concerns, notably a case near Tondiarpet in December that resulted in sand and water entering a tunnel, leading to a train derailment. The incident underscored the need for proactive maintenance, prompting CMRL to conduct an assessment and implement corrective measures. A committee was formed to evaluate the issue, recommending immediate action to seal leaks, with findings submitted to the Commissioner of ..
Thane Bhiwandi Metro Line 5 Delayed and Now Set for March 2025 Completion
The Thane-Bhiwandi Metro Line-5, initially scheduled for completion in March 2022, has been delayed, with a revised deadline now set for March 31, 2025. This three-year delay has raised concerns about project management efficiency within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The contract for the 24.90 km-long elevated metro corridor was awarded to Afcons Infrastructure on September 1, 2019. Designed to enhance connectivity between Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan, the metro line will consist of 15 stations along its route. Despite the delay, the estimated project cost rema..
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