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Mumbai Metro Line 9 is likely to open for commuters in the second week of February 2026. Formally an extension of the existing Red Line 7 with a 13.58-kilometre corridor, filled the gap between the suburban outskirts of Mira-Bhayander and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA). By integrating elevated and underground sections, the line aims to slash travel times by up to 75%, providing a much-needed alternative to the heavily congested Western Express Highway in Mumbai's suburbs.Metro Line 9 is designed as a dual-ended extension of Line 7. To the north, it extends the track from Dahisar East to Mira Bhayander, while to the south, the 7A segment connects Andheri (East) directly to the Mumbai International Airport.Also Read | Mumbai Metro Line 9 Start Date: Red Line Between Dahisar East and Mira Road Likely to Open on This Day.The project has over 13.58 kilometres, with a predominantly elevated structure covering 11.38 kilometres. However, to facilitate direct access to the airport terminals, a 2.19-kilometre underground stretch has been engineered. Once operational, the line will feature 10 strategically placed stations, linking residential hubs to vital commercial and government centres.Who Will Benefit From Mumbai Metro Line 9?For residents of Mira Road and Bhayander, who currently rely on limited bus services or congested road routes, the metro is expected to reduce travel times to the airport and suburban business districts by more than half.The primary advantage of Line 9 is its role as a "connector" within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). It offers seamless interchange facilities with several existing and upcoming transit networks:Western Railway: Providing relief to the overcrowded local train services.Metro Line 2A: Connecting Dahisar to D.N. Nagar.Metro Line 7: Extending the current Andheri-Dahisar corridor.Western Express Highway (WEH): Offering a high-speed rail alternative to road commuters.Also Read | Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Update: 8-Hour Vehicular Jam Continues After Gas Tanker Overturns Near Tunnel (Watch Videos).List of StationsThe 10 stations on this corridor have been positioned to serve high-density residential areas and key geographical landmarks.Pandurang WadiMiragaonKashigaonSai Baba NagarMeditya NagarShaheed Bhagat Singh GardenSubhash Chandra Bose StadiumDeepak Hospital (serving the Bhayander region)MBMC Office (Municipal Corporation headquarters)CSMIA (International Airport Terminal 2 – Underground)

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The inaugural day of two newly introduced Mumbai Metro corridors witnessed a stark contrast in commuter response, with Metro ... ...

The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9, connecting Dahisar East to Kashigaon, is set to significantly enhance travel ... ...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, and Mumbai Mayor ... ...

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority on Monday unveiled a revised and commuter-focused timetable for Mumbai Metro Lines 9 ... ...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate a mega development project in Mumbai on Tuesday, April 7. Along with ... ...

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has rescheduled the inauguration of certain operational sections of Metro Lines 9 ... ...

The first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9 between Kashigaon and Dahisar is likely to be inaugurated on April ... ...

Mumbai Metro Line 9 is likely to open for commuters in the second week of February 2026. Formally an ... ...