Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Mumbai to Build Biggest Metro Depot at Mogharpada, Thane
Mumbai is building a big garage called a metro depot in Mogharpada, which will be the largest in the city.
This depot is where the metro trains will be parked and fixed.
It's being built to support several metro lines.
It will help the trains run smoothly, handle repairs and inspections, and make sure the trains are safe.
The new depot will also help reduce travel time for passengers.
MMRDA secured 174 hectares in Mogharpada, Thane, for the largest metro car depot.
The depot will service metro lines 4, 4A, 10, and 11, covering approximately 56 km.
The Rs 905 crore construction contract was awarded to SEW–VSE JV.
The depot will include stabling and maintenance lines, control centers, and automated train wash systems.
Metro Lines 4 and 4A are projected to carry up to 12 lakh daily passengers.
- Who
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), SEW–VSE JV (contractor)
- What
- Mumbai is building a large metro car depot in Mogharpada, Thane.
- When
- The construction work will begin immediately.
- Where
- Mogharpada, Thane, India
- Why
- To store, maintain, and operate metro lines 4, 4A, 10, and 11.
- Location
- Mogharpada, Thane
- Land Area
- 174 hectares
- Lines Served
- Metro Lines 4, 4A, 10, 11
- Contractor
- SEW–VSE JV
- Contract Value
- Rs 905 crore
- Key Features
- Stabling lines, maintenance lines, control centers, automated train wash systems
