The trial run of Mumbai Metro Line 4A was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, marking a key milestone in the city’s metro expansion. The run was carried out between Cadbury Junction and Kasarvadavali in Thane, forming part of the larger Metro Line 4 project.
Metro Lines 4 and 4A together will stretch 58 km with 32 stations, making it one of the country’s longest corridors. The network is expected to serve over 21 lakh commuters daily, with Metro Line 4A handling nearly 13 lakh passengers on its own.
The priority 10.5 km stretch from Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh is slated to open by December 2025 with six-coach trains halting at stations including Majiwada and Kasarvadavali. The full corridor is scheduled for completion in 2026, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
Developed at a cost of nearly Rs 16,000 crore, the metro will connect Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs with Thane, providing faster travel and reducing congestion. The Mogharpada depot, critical for operations, was recently cleared after land acquisition hurdles were resolved.
Alongside this project, the State Government has approved metro loop connections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including links to Kalyan-Dombivli and Wadala-CST, aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and ensuring efficient last-mile access.