Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the much-awaited Phase-1 of Mumbai Metro Line-9 at Kashigaon, giving a major boost to commuters in the Mira-Bhayandar region. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde were also present at the inauguration ceremony. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE, X
Updated On: 2026-04-07 02:11 PM IST
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The operations on the route will begin for commuters on Wednesday, April 8. The first phase of the elevated Metro Line-9 spans 4.7 km and includes four stations: Dahisar East, Pandurangwadi, Miragaon, and Kashigaon. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
This new stretch provides seamless connectivity from the Mira Road area to Metro Line-7 at Dahisar East, enabling commuters to travel directly towards Andheri East and further to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Line-7A. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
After the inauguration, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, and other leaders hopped on the new Metro Line-9 for a ride. The full elevated corridor (Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar) spans about 11.4 km with eight stations, up to Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. PIC/X
The metro line promotes green mobility through electric operations, regenerative braking, energy-efficient station design, and lower carbon emissions. Stations are equipped with lifts, escalators, CCTV surveillance, modern signage, tactile paths, and barrier-free access for inclusive travel. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
The newly launched train arrives at Dahisar Metro Station at Ghartan Pada, Dahisar East, in Mumbai. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
