Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Mumbai Metro 9 Launch and Western Line Disruptions
The Mumbai Metro 9 line, which will connect Dahisar East in Mumbai to Mira-Bhayandar in Thane district, is set to start in February 2026.
This new metro line will help reduce traffic on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and make it easier for people to travel between these areas.
The metro will have 11 stations and is expected to carry a lot of passengers every day.
Meanwhile, on January 20, 2026, more than 100 local trains on the Mumbai Western Line were cancelled due to technical work at the Kandivali car shed.
This caused big delays and crowding for passengers.
The work is part of a larger project to improve the railway infrastructure and reduce interference between suburban and long-distance trains.
The metro and train disruptions are both aimed at making travel in Mumbai better in the long run.
Mumbai Metro 9, connecting Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar, to start in February 2026.
Metro line spans 13.58 km with 11 stations, expected to reduce travel time by 50-75%.
Over 100 local trains on the Western Line cancelled on January 20, 2026, due to technical work at Kandivali car shed.
Train cancellations caused delays and crowding, with services expected to return to normal by January 21, 2026.
Metro 9 projected to carry 8.47 lakh passengers daily, reducing dependency on cars and buses.
- Who
- Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Western Railway
- What
- Announcement of Mumbai Metro 9 launch and Western Line train cancellations
- When
- February 2026 (Metro), January 20, 2026 (Train Cancellations)
- Where
- Mira-Bhayandar, Thane district (Metro), Mumbai Western Line (Train Cancellations)
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve public transport (Metro), technical work at Kandivali car shed (Train Cancellations)
- Metro Line
- Mumbai Metro Line 9 (extension of Line 7)
- Route
- Dahisar East to Mira-Bhayandar
- Expected Start Date
- February 2026 (after local elections on February 5)
- Announced By
- Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik
- Additional Announcement
- Water supply from Surya Dam to start
- Civic Polls Outcome
- BJP victory, Shiv Sena leader comments on vote count
- Regional Identity Issue
- Marathi-Non Marathi controversy during elections
- Train Cancellations
- 102 suburban services cancelled on January 20, 2026
- Reason for Cancellations
- Technical work at Kandivali car shed
- Impacted Areas
- Fast lines between northern suburbs and South Mumbai
- Project Completion
- 30-day infrastructure block started in late December 2025
- Expected Normalcy
- Services to gradually return to normal by January 21, 2026
- Metro Length
- 13.58 km (11.386 km elevated, 2.195 km underground)
- Daily Passengers Projection
- 8.47 lakh (expected to rise to 11.12 lakh by 2031)
- Travel Time Reduction
- 50-75% reduction in travel time
Sources
Dahisar-Mira-Bhayandar metro service to become operational in February: Sarnaik
Mumbai Metro Line 9 To Link Dahisar & Mira Bhayandar From Next Month, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Confirms
Mumbai Western line hit: Over 100 local trains cancelled, passengers to face major disruptions on THESE routes
