Line 9 (Mumbai Metro)
| Mumbai Metro Line 9 (Red Line) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Owner | Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) |
| Line number | 9 and 7A (Extension of line 7) |
| Locale | Western Suburbs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 12 |
| Website | https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in/metro-line-9 |
| Service | |
| Type | Metro |
| System | Mumbai Metro |
| Operator(s) | MMRDA |
| Depot(s) | Mira Bhayander |
| History | |
| Planned opening | 2024 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 11.386 km (7.075 mi) |
| Character | Elevated, Underground |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 Kv AC Overhead catenary |
Line 9 of the Mumbai Metro is part of the metro system for the city of Mumbai, India. Metro Line 9 is extension of Line 7 form Andheri to CSIA and Dahisar to Mira Bhayandar. It shall provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar) and Metro Line 7(Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E))
J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd has received Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for design and construction of Mumbai Metro Line 9 i.e. Extension of Line 7 from Dahisar (East) to Mira Bhayandar. Maintenance Depot has been proposed at Mira-Bhayandar (main depot for entire line-7). Total land area proposed for maintenance facilities is 20.0 Ha.[1]
It will be a 11.386 KM Line with an expected ridership of 8.47 lakh Commuters per day by 2021 and 11.12 lakh Commuters by 2031.
Planning
In February 2017, the MMRDA announced that the DMRC was preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on Line 9, a proposed 9 km extension of Metro 7 from Dahisar to Bhayander, via Mira Road.[2] Preliminary plans prepared jointly by MMRDA and DMRC, proposed a 9 km elevated extension of Metro 7 from Dahisar to Bhayander, via Mira Road. The extension will have 9 stations, with an inter-station distance of 1 km. The line will run parallel to the Surat-Dahisar Highway, then turn left at Kashi Mira Junction, before passing through Mira Road-Bhayander, and terminating at Golden Nest Circle, Bhayander. The project is estimated to cost ₹3,600 crore (US$430 million).[3][4][5] The extension was approved by the Maharashtra government in September 2018, and will be implemeneted as Metro 9.
In March 2017, the MMRDA stated that the DMRC was conducting a feasibility study to extend the line to the T2 terminal of the airport. The proposed 3.17 km extension from Andheri to the domestic airport will pass beneath Line 1's WEH station and is expected to cost between Rs 1,500 and 2,000 crore.[6] The extensions to Mira Road and the airport were officially announced by Chief Minister Fadnavis on 30 March 2017.[7][8][9] The alignment for the extension from Andheri to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Terminus was approved by the State Cabinet on 12 April 2017.[10] The 3.17 km includes a 0.98 km elevated stretch and 2.11 km tunnel. The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the implementation of the extension, called Metro 7A, in September 2018.[11][12] Work on Metro 7A is texpected to begin by April 2019.[13]
J Kumar Infraprojects has received a Letter of Acceptance from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for Rs 1998 crore work related to Mumbai Metro Rail Project which includes design and construction of elevated viaduct and nine elevated stations including two flyovers, twin tunnel, cut and cover, ramp and one underground station for corridor of Mumbai Metro Line 9.
Construction
J Kumar Infraprojects received letter of acceptance from MMRDA for a contract worth Rs 1,998 crore. The company letter of acceptance (LoA) from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is for design and construction of elevated viaduct and nine elevated stations, including two flyovers, and twin tunnel, cut and cover, ramp and one underground station for corridor of Mumbai Metro Line 9 (extension of line 7 from Dahisar (East) To Mira Bhayandar and Andheri to CSIA of Mumbai Metro Rail project of MMRDA). The announcement was made at 13 September 2019.
| Sl No. | Contract | Contractor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Consultant | M/s. Systra-CEG-SMCIPL |
| 2 | Rolling Stock | Yet to be appointed |
| 3 | Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) | M/s. Veritas Architects SDN. BHD., Archohm Consultant Pvt. Ltd. & LKT Engineering Consultant Ltd. |
| 4 | Dahisar (E) to Mira-Bhayander
(Mumbai Metro 9) |
M/s. J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd |
| 5 | Andheri (E) to CSIA
(Mumbai Metro 7A) |
M/s. J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd |
Stations
As per MMRDA official website, 10 stations are being planned on Line 9. -[14][15]
It will be having total 10 stations and proposed stations are –[16]
| # | Station | Grade | Connections | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahisar(E) | Elevated | Line 7, Line 2 | Under Construction |
| 2 | Pandurang Wadi | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 3 | Miragaon | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 4 | Kashigaon (Shivaji Chowk) | Elevated | Line 10 (Mumbai Metro) | Under Construction |
| 5 | Sai Baba Nagar | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 6 | Meditiya Nagar | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 7 | Bhagat Singh Garden(Maxus Mall) | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 8 | Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium |
Elevated | None (TERMINAL) | Under Construction |
MEDITIYA NAGAR INTERCHANGE STATION (Towards Bhayandar East )
Meditiya Nagar (Golden Nest) interchange station is the combination of the two Island platforms dedicated to the tracks of two separate corridor. This station consist common concourse area and contain service areas dedicated to separate corridors. Four Entry exits have been planned to provide easy access to the station for all passengers, from each side of the intersection, without having to cross vehicular traffic on the busy road. The integrated entrances for intersecting lines are at the ground level from where the passengers can access the concourse. Concourse houses ticketing for corridors, lifts, stairs and escalators to reach both the platforms dedicated to different lines. It will connect Bhayandar and Bhayandar West Metro Station
2 stations are being planned on Line 9 for INTERCHANGE STATION from MEDITIYA NAGAR (Golden Nest Circle) towards Bhayandar East
| # | Station | Grade | Connections | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBMC Sports complex | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 2 | Indralok | Elevated | None (TERMINAL) | Under Construction |
2 stations are being planned on Line 7A. Connected to word Andheri to CSIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport)
| # | Station | Grade | Connections | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport Colony | Elevated | None | Under Construction |
| 2 | CSIA | Underground | Line 3 & TERMINAL | Under Construction |
References
- ^ https://mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in/documents/10180/11273712/62%2C943+cr+for+METRO+PROJECTS.pdf/cb92ba27-a1af-45d5-8047-7e145368e7cb
- ^ "Bidding for Metro 10 line to start later this year | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Mira-Bhayander to be connected with Metro". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Plans to extend metro stations to Bhayander may be implemented soon". dna. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Dahisar metro extension work to begin in December 2017". Asian Age. 25 February 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Metro VII may extend to domestic airport - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Maharashtra government to extend Mumbai Metro corridors to Mira-Bhayandar | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Will extend Metro network to Mira-Bhayandar and airport: Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis". Hindustan Times. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Metro to extend to Mira-Bhayander and airport: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis". The Indian Express. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ Naik, Yogesh (12 April 2017). "State clears extension of Metro 7 up to Terminal 2". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "Maha Cabinet clears Metro 7-A, 9 lines". The Asian Age. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ "Mumbai To Get Two New Metro Lines". NDTV.com. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ "Work on Metro-7 extension to start in six months: MMRDA". dna. 18 September 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ "Mumbai Metro 9 – Dahisar-Mira-Bhayandar".
- ^ "Mumbai Metro 9 - Dahisar-Mira-Bhayandar". My Mira Road. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- ^ "Mumbai Metro 9 – Dahisar-Mira-Bhayandar".