The Comprehensive Guide to Mumbai Metro: Navigating Andheri Metro Station and Beyond
Mumbai, the city that never sleeps, has always been on the move. To keep up with its fast-paced lifestyle, the Mumbai Metro project was initiated in 2006. Despite facing several operational and policy delays, the metro network has grown significantly, providing much-needed connectivity to Mumbaikars. Today, the Mumbai Metro boasts three operational lines and one Navi Mumbai Metro Line, with several more under construction or approved.
Mumbai Metro Map
(Source: MMRDA)
The above Mumbai Metro Map shows the various routes and lines that make up the Mumbai Metro network.
Mumbai Metro Network and Corridors
The Mumbai Metro network is managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Here’s a quick overview of the current status:
| Status | Number of Mumbai Metro Lines |
|---|---|
| Operational | 3 |
| Under-construction | 5 |
| Approved | 6 |
The first line began operation in June 2014, and two more lines were made operational in April 2022. There are currently 14 metro routes in Mumbai, with plans to extend two more lines.
Mumbai Metro Lines Status
| Colour Code | Mumbai Metro Line | Mumbai Metro Route Map | Construction Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line | Mumbai Metro Line 1 | Versova – Andheri Metro Station – Ghatkopar | Operational |
| Yellow Line | Mumbai Metro Line 2A | Dahisar (E) to DN Nagar | Operational |
| Yellow Line | Mumbai Metro Line 2B | DN Nagar to Mandale | Under construction |
| Aqua Line | Mumbai Metro Line 3 | Cuffe Parade - Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) - SEEPZ - Aarey Colony | Under construction |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 4 | Wadala to Kasarawadavali | Under construction |
| Orange Line | Mumbai Metro Line 5 | Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan | Under construction |
| Pink Line | Mumbai Metro Line 6 | Swami Samarth Nagar – Vikhroli | Under construction |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line 7 | Dahisar (E) – Andheri (E) | Operational |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line 7A | Andheri (E) – CSI Airport | Under construction |
| Gold Line | Mumbai Metro Line 8 | CSIA – NMIA | Proposed line |
| Red Line | Mumbai Metro Line 9 | Dahisar (E) – Mira Bhayander | Under construction |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 10 | Gaimukh – Shivaji Chowk in Mira Road | Approved |
| Green Line | Mumbai Metro Line 11 | Wadala – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) | Proposed |
| Orange Line | Mumbai Metro Line 12 | Kalyan to Taloja | Proposed |
| Purple Line | Mumbai Metro Line 13 | Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) to Virar | Proposed |
| Magenta Line | Mumbai Metro Line 14 | Kanjurmarg to Badlapur | Proposed |
Mumbai Metro Line 1
Mumbai Metro Line 1 Stations
- Versova
- DN Nagar Metro Station
- Azad Nagar
- Andheri Metro Station
- Western Express Highway
- Chakala
- Airport Road
- Marol Naka
- Saki Naka
- Asalpha
- Jagruti Nagar
- Ghatkopar
(Source: MMRDA)
Mumbai Metro Line 1, also known as the Blue Line, connects Versova with Ghatkopar via Andheri Metro Station. This 11.4 km long route is fully elevated and was developed by the Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure and MMRDA. Recently, MMRDA announced that the speed of Line 1 would be increased to 80 km/hr, and the number of daily trips has also been increased by 18.
Mumbai Metro Line 2
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 2B Stations
| Line 2A Stations | Line 2B Stations |
|---|---|
| Dahisar | ESIC Nagar |
| Anand Nagar | Prem Nagar |
| Kandarpada | Indira Nagar |
| IC Colony | Nanavati Hospital |
| Eksar | Khira Nagar |
| Borivali West | Saraswat Nagar |
| Shimpoli | National College |
| Kandivali West | Bandra Metro |
| Dhanukarwadi | ITO BKC |
| Valnai-Meeth Chowky | IL&FS, BKC |
| Malad (West) | MTNL, BKC |
| Lower Malad | SG Barve Marg |
| Bangur Nagar | Kurla East |
| Goregaon Metro | Eastern Express Highway |
| Oshiwara | Chembur |
| Lower Oshiwara | Diamond Garden |
| Andheri West Metro Station | Shivaji Chowk |
| BSNL | |
| Mankhurd | |
| Mandala |
(Source: Mumbaimetrotimes)
Mumbai Metro Line 2, also known as the Yellow Line, is a 42-km-long route divided into two sub-sections: Line 2A and Line 2B. Line 2A runs from Dahisar to DN Nagar, while Line 2B connects DN Nagar to Mandale. The estimated cost for Line 2B is around Rs 11,000 crore, and it is expected to start operations between Mandale and Chembur in 2024.
Mumbai Metro Line 3
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Stations
- Cuffe Parade
- Badhwar Park
- Vidhan Bhawan
- Churchgate
- Hutatma Chowk
- CST Station
- Kalbadevi
- Girgaon
- Grant Road
- Mumbai Central
- Mahalaxmi
- Science Museum
- Acharya Atrey Chowk
- Worli
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Dadar
- Shitladevi Temple
- Dharavi
- Income Tax Office BKC
- Vidyanagri
- Santa Cruz
- Mumbai Domestic Airport
- Sahar Road
- Mumbai International Airport
- Marol Naka
- MIDC
- SEEPZ
- Aarey Colony
Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, is a 33.5 km long underground route that connects Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to SEEPZ and Aarey in North Mumbai. The first phase is expected to be operational by July 1, 2024, and the second phase by October 2024. The total cost of this project is Rs 33,405 crore, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Mumbai Metro Line 4
Mumbai Metro Line 4 Stations
- Kasarvadavali
- Vijay Garden
- Dongripada
- Tikuji-ni-wadi
- Manpada
- Kapurbawdi
- Majiwada
- Cadbury Junction
- Mahapalika Marg
- RTO Thane
- Teen Hath Naka
- Mulund Naka
- Mulund Fire Station
- Sonapur
- Shangrila
- Bhandup
- Bhandup Nagarpalika
- Naval Housing
- Gandhi Nagar
- Surya Nagar
- Godrej Company
- Shreyas Cinema
- Laxmi Nagar
- Pant Nagar
- Garodia Nagar
- Amar Mahal Junction
- Siddharth Colony
- Vikhroli
- Suman Nagar
- Anik Nagar Bus Depot
- Wadala Truck Terminus
- Bhakti Park
(Source: MMRDA)
Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line, will connect Kasarvadavali in Thane to Wadala in South-Central Mumbai. This line will significantly boost connectivity between Mumbai and Thane, decongesting the local train network. The expected cost of this project is Rs 15,000 crore.
Mumbai Metro Line 5
Mumbai Metro Line 5 Stations
- Kapurbawdi
- Balkumbh Naka
- Kasheli
- Kalher
- Purna
- Anjur Phata
- Dhamankar Naka
- Bhiwandi
- Gopal Nagar
- Temghar
- Rajnouli village
- Gove Gaon MIDC
- Kon Gaon
- Durgadi Fort
- Sahajanand Chowk
- Kalyan station
- Kalyan APMC
(Source: MMRDA)
Mumbai Metro Line 5, also known as the Orange Line, is a 24.9-km-long corridor connecting Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan. The project is estimated to cost Rs 8,417 crore and will be constructed in phases. Phase-1 will connect Thane to Bhiwandi, and Phase-2 will extend from Bhiwandi to Kalyan.
Mumbai Metro Line 6
Mumbai Metro Line 6 Stations
- Swami Samarth Nagar
- Adarsh Nagar
- Momin Nagar
- JVLR
- Shyam Nagar
- Mahakali Caves
- SEEPZ village
- Saki Vihar Road
- Ram Baug
- Powai Lake
- IIT Powai
- Kanjurmarg west
- Vikhroli
Mumbai Metro Line 6, also known as the Pink Line, will connect Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli, passing through Jogeshwari, WEH, and Powai. This 15.31 km long corridor will be the second west-east metro corridor, enhancing connectivity between the western and eastern suburbs.
Mumbai Metro Line 7
Mumbai Metro Line 7 Stations
- Dahisar East
- Shrinath Nagar
- Borivali Omkareshwar
- Magathane Bus Depot (Borivali)
- Thakur Complex
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Bandongri
- Kurar Village
- Vitt Bhatti Junction
- Aarey Road Junction
- V Nagar
- Hub Mall
- Mahanand Bombay Exhibition
- JVLR Junction
- Shankarwadi
- Andheri east
(Source: MMRDA)
Mumbai Metro Line 7, also known as the Red Line, is a 33.5-km-long route connecting Dahisar with Andheri and further to the Mumbai International Airport. The first phase was made operational in April 2022, and the second phase was inaugurated in January 2023.
Mumbai Metro Line 8
Mumbai Metro Line 8, also known as the Gold Line, is a proposed route connecting the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The approved length of this route is 35 km, and the project is expected to cost Rs 15,000 crore.
Mumbai Metro Line 9
Mumbai Metro Line 9 Stations
- Dahisar east
- Pandhurang Wadi
- Amar Palace
- Zankar Company
- Sai Baba Nagar
- Deepak Hospital
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Garden
- Subhash Chandra Bose Station
- Murdha
- Rai Gaon
(Source: MMRDA)
Mumbai Metro Line 9 is an extension of Line 7 and Metro-2A, connecting Dahisar to Mira-Bhayandar. This 10.58 km corridor is expected to be operational by the end of 2024 and will significantly decongest the city entrance at Dahisar toll naka.
Mumbai Metro Line 10 and 11
Mumbai Metro Line 10 Stations
- Gaimukh Reti Bundar
- Varsova Char Phata
- Kashimira
- Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road)
Mumbai Metro Line 10 and Line 11 are extensions of Line 4, connecting Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira Road) and Wadala to CSMT. The estimated project cost for Line 10 is Rs 4,476 crore, and it is expected to be completed by 2027.
Mumbai Metro Line 12
Mumbai Metro Line 12 Stations (Proposed)
- APMC Kalyan
- Ganesh Nagar
- Pisawali Gaon
- Golvali
- Dombivli MIDC
- Sa Gaon
- Sonar Pada
- Manpada
- Hadutane
- Kole Gaon
- Nilje Gaon
- Wadavali
- Bale
- Vaklan
- Turbhe
- Pisawe Depot
- Pisawe
- Taloja
Mumbai Metro Line 12, an extension of Line 5, will connect Kalyan, Dombivli, and Taloja. This 22.17 km line will have 19 elevated stations and is expected to boost connectivity in the region.
Mumbai Metro Line 13
Mumbai Metro Line 13 is a proposed project that will connect Mira Road with Virar. This 23-km-long route is estimated to cost around Rs 6,900 crore and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Mumbai Metro Line 14
Mumbai Metro Line 14, also known as the Magenta Line, will be a 37.9 km corridor connecting Kanjurmarg to Badlapur. This line will include 15 stations and will pass through key transit-oriented development nodes.
Navi Mumbai Metro Map
(Source: Wikipedia)
The Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 started operations on November 17, 2023. This line runs from Belapur to Pendhar and consists of 11 stations. The Navi Mumbai Metro operates from 6 AM to 10 PM with a frequency of 15 minutes.
Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 Stations
- CBD Belapur
- Sector 7
- CIDCO Science Park
- Utsav Chowk
- Sector 11
- Sector 14
- Central Park
- Pethpada
- Sector 34
- Panchanand
- Pendhar Metro Station
Mumbai Metro Fare
The fare for Mumbai Metro routes 2A and 7 ranges from Rs 10 to Rs 50, depending on the distance traveled. The metro operates between 6 AM and 10 PM.
Mumbai Metro App
Currently, ticketing is handled via QR code-based mobile and paper tickets. Smart cards and app-based season tickets will be launched later.
Celebrities Taking the Mumbai Metro
Several celebrities have been spotted taking the Mumbai Metro, including Tiger Shroff, Hrithik Roshan, Sara Ali Khan, Hema Malini, Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, and Karan Deol.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Metro is a game-changer for the city’s transportation network. With multiple lines operational and several more in the pipeline, it promises to make commuting easier and more efficient for Mumbaikars. Whether you’re traveling from Versova to Ghatkopar or Dahisar to Andheri, the Mumbai Metro has got you covered. So, the next time you’re in the city, don’t forget to hop on the metro and experience the convenience for yourself!