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Mumbai Metro network expansion: 5 things to know

Metro will be extended to satellite towns surrounding Mumbai such as Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Vasai Virar, Kalyan-Dombivali, Bhiwandi
  • Metro projects are also underway in Nagpur, Pune and Navi Mumbai
  • The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), executing agency for Mumbai Metro, has been given a nod for 276 km of network. (Mint)Premium
    The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), executing agency for Mumbai Metro, has been given a nod for 276 km of network. (Mint)

    MUMBAI : Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar has said the Metro network in Mumbai will be extended to 276 km from the current 11.4 km. While presenting a vote-on-account in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the minister said the government was also committed to complete the Metro projects in other cities like Navi Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur expeditiously.

    5 things to know about Mumbai Metro network expansion:

    1) The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), executing agency for Mumbai Metro, has been given a nod for 276 km of network, the minister said.

    2) The Metro will be extended to satellite towns surrounding Mumbai such as Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Vasai Virar, Kalyan-Dombivali and Bhiwandi.

    3) Metro projects are also underway in Nagpur, Pune and Navi Mumbai, and a 141.06 km Metro network will be constructed in these cities, Mungantiwar said. Preliminary survey for a light rail transport system is being undertaken for Nashik city.

    4) An outlay of 65 crore has been proposed for development of airports and upgradtion of aviation services. The land acquisition for the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway has been completed and the construction work has begun, the minister said. 7,000 crore were spent on land acquisition.

    5) 26 crore have been earmarked for the construction of a jetty at Radio Club in South Mumbai and at Elephanta Island off the city shore for passengers and tourists, he said.

    (PTI inputs)

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    Published: 28 Feb 2019, 03:39 PM IST
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