Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Thane Metro Trial Set for September, Full Service by December
The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, announced progress on the Thane Metro.
A test run is planned for September, with full service starting by December.
Construction of an internal metro network within Thane has commenced, connecting to the main lines.
A freeway extension from Mumbai will help reduce traffic, and Jogila Lake has been restored after removing unauthorized settlements.
Over 25,000 people participated in the Thane Varsha Marathon.
Thane Metro trial run scheduled for September.
Full-scale Thane Metro operations expected to begin by December.
Internal Thane Metro network construction has begun.
Freeway extension planned from Mumbai to Thane to ease traffic.
Jogila Lake has been restored after removing encroachments.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
- What
- Announcement of Thane Metro trial run, freeway extension, and lake restoration.
- When
- Trial run in September, full operations by December.
- Where
- Thane, India
- Why
- To provide seamless transport, ease traffic congestion, and restore public spaces.
- Announcement
- Thane Metro trial run and launch date
- Trial Run Date
- September
- Full Operations
- Expected by December
- Project
- Thane Metro and related infrastructure
- Location
- Thane, India