04 April,2026 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Metro Line 9 rail service between Dahisar East and Mira Bhayandar will be inaugurated on April 6, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said
on Friday.
Speaking to reporters, he said the inauguration of the service got delayed over certain factors. "We were waiting for the safety nod first, which we have received...Now the inauguration date is set for April 6 for the inauguration of the route," Sarnaik said.
Once this starts, people in the region will be relieved as this was a long-pending demand, he said.
The schedules will come into effect from April 8, 2026, aiming to make metro travel faster, smoother and more predictable, an official statement said.
Two new lines - Mumbai Metro Line 9 and Mumbai Metro Line 2B - will start operations from the same date.
Line 9 marks the first metro corridor in Thane district, while Line 2B improves connectivity in Harbour Line areas such as Chembur.
With the new additions, Mumbai Metro Line 7 will be integrated with Line 9, providing direct connectivity from Andheri East to Kashigaon in Mira-Bhayandar.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7 will now operate as separate corridors, improving operational efficiency.
The revised timetable focuses on reducing waiting time and enhancing commuter convenience.
- Peak hour frequency will range from around 5.5 to 6 minutes
- Non-peak frequency will range from 8 to 10 minutes
- More trips will be operated across all corridors
Officials said this will help manage increasing passenger demand and reduce crowding.
Line 2A (Andheri West-Dahisar East)
Line 2A will operate as a standalone corridor with improved reliability. Services will begin early in the morning and run till late evening, with frequent trains during peak hours.
- First Train: 5:50 AM
- Last Train: 10:35 PM - 11:00 PM
- Peak Hours: 6 minutes
- Non-Peak: 8-10 minutes
-Total Trips: 289 (Weekdays), 231 (Saturdays), 213 (Sundays)
Line 7 and Line 9 (Integrated Corridor)
The integration of Line 7 with Line 9 will create a longer corridor from Gundavali to Kashigaon, significantly improving suburban connectivity and reducing travel time.
- Route Length: 19.79 km
- First Train: 5:50 AM
- Last Train: 11:00 PM
- Peak Hours: 5:50 minutes
- Non-Peak: 8-10 minutes
- Total Trips: 276 (Weekdays), 223 (Saturdays), 205 (Sundays).
Line 2B (Phase 1)
Line 2B will connect Mandale to Diamond Garden, covering key areas in eastern Mumbai and providing better east-west connectivity.
- Corridor Length: 5.38 km
- First Train: 6:00 AM
- Last Train: 10:15 PM - 10:30 PM
- Frequency: Every ~9 minutes 30 seconds
- Total Trips: 209
Passengers can continue to interchange easily at Dahisar station between Line 2A and Line 7 without exiting the paid area, ensuring smooth transfers.
According to MMRDA, the changes are designed to improve reliability of services, offer predictable and easy-to-follow schedules, enhance connectivity across suburbs and support balanced passenger distribution.
Metropolitan Commissioner and Chairman, Maha Mumbai Metro, Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said that the move is a major step towards building a fully integrated metro network and improving daily travel for citizens.
