At 38 Kms, Mumbai Metro Line 14 To Be India’s Longest Metro Corridor: Badlapur to Kanjurmarg – Trak.in
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced a major infrastructure push with plans to develop a 38-km Metro line from Badlapur to Kanjurmarg. Once completed, this would be India’s longest Metro corridor, developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Work to Begin by 2026
The tendering process has already begun with an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting private firms to collaborate on the project. The last date to submit bids is July 28, 2025. Subject to approvals from the Maharashtra state cabinet and the central government, construction is expected to begin by 2026 and will take five years to complete.
A Game-Changer for Daily Commuters
Currently, residents commuting between Badlapur and Kanjurmarg depend solely on the suburban railway, which is often affected during monsoons. The new Metro Line 14 aims to provide dependable and efficient connectivity across Mumbai’s eastern and central suburbs. Once operational, it is expected to serve nearly 7 lakh commuters daily.
This Metro line is also Mumbai’s first to cross the creek, marking a historic expansion of the city’s transport network.
Technical Backing and Green Signals
The detailed project report (DPR) has already been approved by IIT Bombay. Additionally, Spanish experts from the Milan Metro system have endorsed the PPP model for execution. MMRDA has taken the lead in coordination, with further discussions held between Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other state leaders.
Boosting Urban Mobility and Resilience
The proposed Metro line supports MMRDA’s larger vision to ensure that anyone within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region can reach the city’s core within an hour. The corridor will not only improve daily travel but also decentralize the current transport load and ensure smoother operations during the rainy season.
If executed as planned, this corridor will become a milestone in Mumbai’s transit evolution and a model for future urban connectivity projects.
