Mumbai Metro Line 9 Set to Open in February, Says Maharashtra Transport Minister
Officials link the rollout to post-poll timing, presenting it as part of a broader local infrastructure push.
Overview
- Pratap Sarnaik announced the Dahisar (East)–Mira-Bhayandar corridor will begin service next month as an extension of Metro Line 7.
- He said operations would start after the February 5 local body elections, without giving a specific launch date or independent readiness confirmation.
- The minister described construction as in its final stage and said the service is expected to ease congestion and strengthen public transport.
- Sarnaik also pledged to concrete all major roads in Mira-Bhayandar within 1.5 to 2 years and to begin supplying water from the Surya Dam.
- He noted BJP vote gains in recent civic polls and said a Marathi–non-Marathi controversy from a July assault case benefited MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT).