Mumbai Metro Line 9: Metro is easing Mumbai’s travel — one prime example of that is the Metro Line 9, the double-decker red line extension from Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander. What is the route? Will it be
connected to other Metro lines? How much time will it save? When will it be ready? How will it connect to BKC, Andheri & Colaba? How will it connect to Metro Line 7 at Dahisar East, which in turn connects to Line 2A and others? Explained.
Mumbai Metro-9: The red line route and stations
Line 9 spans approximately 13.58 km: 11.386 km elevated and 2.195 km underground, as part of the Red Line connected to Metro Lines 7 and 7A.
It serves 10 stations:
Dahisar East
Pandurang Wadi
Miragaon (Amar Palace)
Kashigaon (Zankar Company) (Thane district)
Sai Baba Nagar
Meditiya Nagar (Deepak Hospital)
Shahid Bhagat Singh Garden (Maxus Mall)
Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium
MBMC Sports Complex
Indralok Station
It connects to Metro 7 (Dahisar East to Andheri East), Metro 2A (Dahisar West to DN Nagar), with future extensions connecting to Metro 3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ underground) This network effect makes commutes faster even for people not directly on Line 9, by enabling multi-line routes without road traffic delays.
Thane District Gets Its First Metro: Trial Run of Metro Line-9 Phase-1 Commences
Metro Line-9, Connecting Mira Bhayander to Western Suburbs, eastern Suburb and International airport
In a historic development for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the trial run of Phase-1 of… pic.twitter.com/Yp19NBF8JZ
— MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) May 14, 2025
Mumbai Metro-9: What is the cost?
The combined project cost for Lines 7A and 9 is approximately Rs 6,607 crore, including taxes and escalation
How much work has been done on Mumbai Metro-9?
As of mid 2025: 96-97% of civil work has been completed (elevated viaducts, girder and station construction)
System integration (electrical, signalling): 75% complete
Trial runs underway on the Phase 1 stretch (Dahisar East-Kashigaon) (4.4 km) with energisation completed in May 2025
When is Mumbai Metro-9 expected to be launched?
Phase 1 (Dahisar–Kashigaon) expected to open by end of 2025
Full line (to Mira-Bhayandar) projected by late 2026
Mumbai Metro-9: Rolling stock and capacity
Will operates 8-coach trains (shared fleet across Red Line system), with capacity of 2,352 passengers/train
Ridership projection: 11.12 lakh/day by 2031 (for Line 9 and 7A combined)
What will be Mumbai Metro-9 timings?
Operating hours likely to be 6 AM to 10 PM
Frequency:
Peak: 5-7 minutes
Off peak: 8-10 minutes
Progress in Motion: Trial Run of Mumbai Metro Line 9!
Flagged off the ‘Trial run of Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Route-9, from Kashigaon to Dahisar (East)’ of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority at Mira Bhayandar, Thane.
The section of Metro Line 9 from Kashigaon to… https://t.co/90cHK4Wy6a pic.twitter.com/Hi4x4y6fGk
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 14, 2025
How will Mumbai Metro-9 save time?
- It will reduce travel time by 50-75% depending on road traffic, especially along the congested Western Express Highway, and diminishes load on Western Railway suburban services. Take a look at this: Current road travel from Mira Bhayandar to Western Express Highway (WEH) often takes 60-90 minutes during peak hours due to congestion. Metro Line 9 is expected to reduce this to 25–30 minutes.
- Smooth interchange at Dahisar East enables quick access to Andheri, Bandra, and south Mumbai. Mira Road to Andheri (currently 1.5 hours by road) may take under 50 minutes using Metro 9-7-2A.
- Enhance connectivity for residents of Mira Road, Mira-Bhayandar, and Dahisar
- Offer reliable transit for office workers commuting into central and western Mumbai
- Decrease road traffic and pollution in the north-western suburban corridor
- Provides faster express connectivity from Mira-Bhayandar suburbs to Andheri and jet corridors
- Beneficial for directors and professionals commuting between north-west suburbs and business districts.
Where will Metro 9 connect to other Metros?
Metro Line 7: Dahisar East
Metro Line 2A: Dahisar East
Metro Line 10 (future): Miragaon
Metro Line 7A / Line 9: Integrated as red line
Metro Line 13 (planned): Extension to Vasai-Virar
Seamless transfers planned with shared concourse levels at Dahisar East and Miragaon for easy interchange.
How can officegoers reach BKC, Worli and eventually Colaba?
This is how the travel would look like:
Route 1: Take Metro 9 to reach Dahisar East, from there take Metro-7 and get off at Gundavli. Change over to Metro-1’s (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar) Western Express Highway station. It is a five-minute walk between Metro 7 and Metro-1 through a 58-metre foot overbridge, so plan accordingly. Using Metro-1, travel towards Ghatkopar and get off at Marol Naka. Change over to the underground Metro-3 which will take you to BKC or further to Worli and Colaba once the phase is ready.
Route 2: Take Metro-9to reach Metro-2A from Borivali West side and get off at Andheri West. Change over to Metro-1’s DN Nagar station. Using Metro-1, travel towards Ghatkopar and get off at Marol Naka. Change over to the underground Metro-3 and head to BKC or further to Worli.
Metro Line 9 – Phase 1: A New Lifeline from Kashigaon to Dahisar East!
Metro Line-9 Phase 1 is set to transform everyday travel for Mira-Bhayandar residents by opening up seamless connections to Mumbai’s key hubs:
• CSMIA Airport via Lines 7 & 7A
• Andheri (W) via Line 2B
•… pic.twitter.com/tyk2MDFEVy— MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) May 15, 2025
Who will benefit the most from Mumbai Metro-9?
Daily commuters from Mira Road, Bhayandar, and Ghodbunder Road.
Officegoers working in Andheri, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), or South Mumbai.
Students and college-goers traveling toward central suburbs or the western line.
Mumbai Metro-9: Tickets & Fares
Uses standard AFC system: smart cards and QR code tokens as on other Mumbai Metro lines
Approximate fare slabs:
Rs 10 (up to 2 km), Rs 20 (2-5 km), Rs 30 (5-12 km), Rs 40 (12-18 km), Rs 50 (18–24 km)
Ticketing Tips:
Only top up at authorised booths or mobile apps
Check distance slab before tapping
Note last train times (10 PM)
Use women’s coach, follow station signage and safety instructions
Mumbai Metro-9: Will it connect to public transport?
- At Dahisar East: connects with Western Railway, Metro Lines 7 and 2A, and local bus services
- Future interchange at Miragaon to Line 10 (Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk)
- Provides feeder access to Western Express Highway and suburban transit systems.
Will Mumbai Metro 9 be connected to upcoming lines?
Extension to Dongri depot (4.9 km) including two new stations (Murdha, Rai Goan) is proposed to strengthen operational capacity and service frequency across Red Line network
Fully integrated with Metro Lines 7, 7A, 10 and 13, creating a seamless transit experience from Mira Road to the airport and Vasai-Virar suburbs.
