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Mumbai Metro News: The much-awaited Dahisar East Metro Interchange has opened for the public, providing a smooth experience to commuters. This is the first
station in the city where passengers can switch between multiple metro lines without leaving the paid area, meaning no repeated ticket checks or security screenings. This makes daily travel faster, smoother, and less crowded. The project was developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). After completing all safety trials, Phase I of the interchange is now fully operational and open to commuters, reported TimesProperty.
What Makes the Interchange Special
The Dahisar East station allows passengers to switch seamlessly between three metro lines at a single station. This saves time and avoids the usual queues at entry and exit gates. The lines connected are:Also Read: Mumbai’s Richest Candidates for BMC Polls 2026: A Look into Their Backgrounds
- Metro Line 7 (Red Line): Dahisar East to Andheri East
- Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line): Western suburbs to DN Nagar in Andheri West
- Metro Line 9 Phase I: Dahisar East to Kashigaon in Mira Bhayandar
This is Mumbai’s first paid-area interchange, allowing uninterrupted travel within the station.
Metro Line 9 Phase I
Phase I of Line 9 runs 4.5 km and has four stations:
- Dahisar East
- Pandurang Wadi
- Miragaon
- Kashigaon
Benefits for Commuters
- Travel times are expected to drop significantly. A trip from Mira Road to Andheri that usually takes about 90 minutes by road or suburban train can now be done in under 50 minutes by metro.
- It is expected to reduce congestion on the Western Express Highway and at the Dahisar toll naka.
- Daily ridership across these lines could reach over 11 lakh passengers by 2031.
Current Status
Phase I of Line 9 has passed all safety checks by the CMRS and is live for operations, even though the formal inauguration was delayed due to elections. The interchange has been open to the public since mid-January.
Areas That Benefit the Most
Commuters from Mira Bhayandar, Dahisar, Borivali, Kandivali, Malad, and Goregaon will gain the most. Faster access to major business hubs like BKC, SEEPZ, and Andheri will make daily travel more predictable and less tiring.
Future Plans
- Extend Line 9 further into Bhayandar
- Develop Line 7A towards the airport
- Add new interchanges with upcoming metro lines
- Once Lines 10 and 13 are completed, metro travel across greater Mumbai will become even more connected, efficient, and convenient.
