“This Metro Line Will Cut Travel Time by 50% and Benefit 21 Lakh Commuters Daily,” says CM Devendra Fadnavis as Mumbai Metro Line 4 Achieves First Trial Run

Thane: The much-awaited Mumbai Metro Line 4 achieved a major milestone on Monday with the successful completion of its first trial run on a 10-kilometre stretch between Cadbury Junction and Kasarvadavali. The development marks a significant step in easing congestion and enhancing connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

The trial run was attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who inspected the trial coaches and reviewed progress on the Phase-1 priority section of Metro Line 4 and its extension, Line 4A.

The 35-kilometre corridor, being built at a cost of nearly ₹16,000 crore, is expected to become a crucial lifeline linking Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs with Thane. Officials confirmed that the metro will operate with eight-coach trains, cutting travel time by nearly 50 percent and benefiting more than 21 lakh daily commuters.

CM Fadnavis emphasized the project’s importance, saying, “This metro line will have eight-coach trains and once completed, it will ease traffic, cut travel time by nearly 50 percent, and benefit over 21 lakh commuters daily.” He also praised Deputy CM Eknath Shinde for resolving land acquisition hurdles for the Mogharpada depot, a vital element for metro operations, and acknowledged Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s efforts in the project.

Once fully completed, the combined Metro Line 4 and 4A will cover over 58 kilometres, making it one of the longest metro corridors in India. Authorities stated that the project will transform commuting for students, working professionals, and daily travelers by offering a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly alternative to congested roads and suburban trains.