Mira Road: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the trial run of phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9, marking a major milestone in Thane district’s journey toward integrated and efficient urban transport.

Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were also present at the event held at Kashigaon station.

The line is part of the Mumbai Metro Red Line 9, an extension of Metro Line 7, designed to strengthen north-south connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Phase 1 of the Metro line 9 spans 4.9-km between Dahisar East and Kashigaon in Mira Road. 

“This is a moment of immense pride and progress for Thane and the surrounding areas,” Fadnavis said. “Once operational, this line will significantly reduce travel time and ease road congestion for commuters from Mira-Bhayandar and Thane.”

Once completed, the Red Line 9 will stretch from Andheri to Bhayandar, and will have eight stations: Dahisar East, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon, Kashigaon, Sai Baba Nagar, Meditya Nagar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Garden, and Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium in Bhayandar West.

In its initial phase, the metro will operate between Dahisar and Kashigaon, activating four key stations. Prior to the trial run, 25,000-volt overhead traction wires were charged to prepare the track for safe operations.

“The technical trials will ensure operational readiness. After successful completion, we aim to open the service to the public at the earliest,” Fadnavis added. “This project is a testament to our government’s commitment to modernising public transport and creating smart, sustainable urban mobility solutions.”

Speaking on the occasion, Shinde said, “This line will be a game-changer for residents of the western suburbs, providing a fast, safe, and reliable commuting option.”

Earlier last week, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) issued an advisory to citizens urging caution near the trial corridor, citing the activation of high-voltage electric lines.