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Thane Metro Lines 4 and 4A Set for December Launch
Thane Metro Lines 4 and 4A are planned to start carrying passengers by the end of December.
The first part will run between Gaimukh and Vijay Garden.
It will stop at Gaimukh, Owale, Kasarvadavali, and Vijay Garden.
This route is meant to help people who face heavy traffic on Ghodbunder Road.
Later, the line is planned to extend toward Cadbury Junction and Gandhi Nagar in Kanjurmarg.
Eventually, it is intended to connect with Wadala.
Tickets will cost between ₹10 and ₹40 depending on distance.
Smart-card users and regular commuters may receive discounts.
Officials say the metro could make journeys faster and reduce road traffic and pollution.
Commercial operations for Phase 1 of Metro Lines 4 and 4A are scheduled to begin by the end of December.
The first operational stretch will run from Gaimukh to Vijay Garden via four elevated stations.
The project has an investment of more than ₹15,498 crore under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
Fares are expected to range from ₹10 to ₹40, with smart-card discounts and commuter passes available.
The metro is expected to reduce travel times by up to 75% and ease congestion along Ghodbunder Road and LBS Marg.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, and Thane commuters are central to the announcement.
- What
- Phase 1 commercial operations of Metro Lines 4 and 4A are scheduled to begin on the Gaimukh–Vijay Garden section.
- Where
- The initial section will operate along the Ghodbunder Road corridor in Thane, between Gaimukh and Vijay Garden.
- When
- By the end of December; the articles do not specify a year.
- Why
- The project is intended to reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to road transport.
Key facts
- Initial route
- Gaimukh to Vijay Garden
- Phase 1 stations
- Gaimukh, Owale, Kasarvadavali, and Vijay Garden
- Total investment
- More than ₹15,498 crore
- Metro Line 4 budget
- Approximately ₹14,549 crore
- Metro Line 4A budget
- ₹949 crore
- Fares
- ₹10 to ₹40 by distance; the 0–3 kilometer smart-card fare is stated as ₹9
- Expected travel-time reduction
- Up to 75%
Quotes
Senior MMRDA officials
Officials of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority discussing the project's expected transport benefits
“The commissioning of Metro Line 4 and 4A will trigger a major modal shift from road transport to high-speed rail. This stretch is engineered to significantly reduce traffic bottlenecks along Ghodbunder Road and LBS Marg, providing commuters with a safer, faster, and reliable transit alternative while seamlessly integrating with the broader MMR metro network.”
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