Mumbai Metro Line 12: A key feature of the Mumbai Metro plan is the connectivity it offers to different parts of the city. A perfect example is Mumbai Metro Line 12, which connect Kalyan to Taloja and
the Navi Mumbai Metro corridor. The line is part of the orange line as an extension of Metro Line 5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan).
Mumbai Metro-12: What is the route and stations of orange line?
It will be a fully elevated corridor, approximately 22.17 km, featuring 19 stations from APMC Kalyan to Amandoot (Taloja).
The list of stations is:
APMC Kalyan (interchange with Line 5)
Kalyan
Ganesh Nagar
Pisavali Gaon
Golavali
Dombivli MIDC
Sagaon
Sonarpada
Manpada (Dombivli East)
Hedutane (future interchange Line 14)
Kolegaon
Nilaje Gaon
Vadavali
Bale
Waklan
Turbhe
Pisarve Depot (depot connectivity)
Pisarve
Amandoot (Taloja; interchange with Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1)
How much will Mumbai Metro Line 12 cost?
The project cost is estimated at Rs 5,865 crore, inclusive of escalation and taxes
Civil contract awarded via EPC package to consortium led by Gawar Constructions (bid approximately Rs 2,037 crore)
What is the progress of Mumbai Metro-12? What is the deadline?
The construction work initiated in March 2024, initial pile and viaduct works underway; currently early stages with 5–20% structural elements completed (e.g., piers, piles)
Full completion targeted by December 2027, with a 30-month construction period under EPC contract.
How many trains will run on Mumbai Metro-12?
Trains are part of Line 5/12 shared fleet, likely 6 coach rakes (depending on demand)
Estimated daily ridership: 2.5–2.6 lakh by 2031, rising to 3 lakh by 2041.
What will be the timings and frequency of Mumbai Metro-12?
Expected to operate 6 AM to 10 PM (in line with other Mumbai metro lines)
Frequency likely: Peak hours: 5-7 minutes, Off-peak: 8-10 minutes upon full operations.
How much time will Mumbai Metro-12 save?
- Commuting between Kalyan and Taloja currently takes 1–1.5 hours by road. Metro will cut it to approximately 45 minutes, saving 45 minutes to an hour each way.
- It will enhance connectivity between Kalyan Dombivli, Navi Mumbai, and Thane regions.
- It will reduce road congestion and reliance on buses, benefiting commuters and local industry workers.
- It will encourage regional growth, infrastructure investment, and improved living standards.
- It will open up faster access across Kalyan, Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai, reducing travel time for professionals commuting to Thane, Navi Mumbai hubs, industrial zones
- It will be valuable for corporate and managerial personnel in transit between job zones in Navi Mumbai and residential belts in Kalyan-Dombivli.
Will Metro-12 be linked to Navi Mumbai airport? Can a metro take you to CSMIA from Kalyan?
Kalyan to Navi Mumbai airport: The likely route that looks on paper for now. Line 12 connects Kalyan (APMC) to Taloja (Amandoot). It intersects with Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 at Taloja (Amandoot), which eventually connects toward Khandeshwar and is slated to extend further toward NMIA.
Alternatively, you could use the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 8 (Gold Line), which will directly connect CSMIA Airport-NMIA.
How to reach CSMIA?: For now, from what it looks like on paper
Option 1: You will have to reach Ghatkopar for Metro-1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor) which takes to Western Express Highway, from where you can transfer to Metro-7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) and then its extension 7A, which connects Andheri East to CSMIA T2. Or from line 1 go to Metro-3 (at Marol Naka) and head to CSMIA station along the way.
Option 2: Take Metro-5 (Kalyan-Thane), at Kapurbawdi, you can switch to Metro-4 (Kasarvadavli-Wadala). From Wadala, head to line 3 (Siddhivinayak station), which is 400 m away and passes through CSMIA (Airport-T1).
Will Mumbai Metro-12 be connected to other lines?
Metro Line 5: APMC Kalyan
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1: Amandoot (Taloja)
Future Metro Line 14: Hedutane
Line 5 continuity to Thane via APMC Kalyan
Interchanges will be designed as integrated elevated concourse platforms for smoother transfers.
Mumbai Metro-12: What will be the ticket fares?
Metro-12 will use Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system — smart cards and QR tokens, same as other metro lines
Likely fare slabs (typical pattern): 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)
Example: Full travel (22 km) expected to cost around Rs 50-60.
Rider Tips:
Top up smart cards only via official metro outlets or mobile apps
Be aware of distance/zone slabs when tapping in/out
Check last train timing (10 PM)
Use women-only coach if required; keep emergency numbers accessible.
Will Mumbai Metro-12 be linked to public transport?
At Kalyan area: connects with local bus services, suburban rail at Kalyan Station (via Line 5/Metro5)
At Taloja: integrates with Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, buses in Navi Mumbai
Aims to provide seamless multimodal access across major urban corridors
Will Metro-12 be connected to planned lines?
Lies within the broader Orange Line corridor (Lines 5 & 12 extend to Thane and Navi Mumbai)
Proposed future interchange with Metro Line 14 (Vikhroli-Badlapur) at Hedutane
Supports larger network goal of 337-km metro coverage across Mumbai by expanding into peripheral zones.
