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MMRDA facilitates first-ever ad shoot on Metro Line 2B; aims at boosting non-fare revenues

MMRDA facilitates first-ever ad shoot on Metro Line 2B; aims at boosting non-fare revenues

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In view of moving towards financial sustainability and asset optimisation, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has successfully facilitated the first-ever commercial advertisement shoot at Mumbai Metro Line 2B. This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Mumbai’s metro ecosystem. As per the official statement, the shoot was conducted at Mandale Metro Station, along with an ad filmed inside an operational metro train, under the provisions of the MMMOCL Premises Hiring Policy for Events, including Film Shoots.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Why MMRDA is retaining the consultant it threatened to sack after the fatal Mulund metro collapse

Why MMRDA is retaining the consultant it threatened to sack after the fatal Mulund metro collapse

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3 min readMumbaiApr 21, 2026 10:03 PM IST Citing nearly 80 per cent completion of work on Metro Line 4 and the risk of delay if a new consultant were appointed, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Tuesday justified its decision to retain the general consultant it had threatened to sack following the fatal Mulund slab collapse, calling it a move taken “strictly in the larger public interest”. The clarification came a day after The Indian Express reported about MMRDA going back on its earlier stance and deciding to continue with DB Hill–LBG consortium as the general consultant (of GC) for Metro Line 4. The agency had earlier announced its intention to terminate the contract in the aftermath of the February 14 incident in Mulund, when a parapet slab fell onto LBS Road, killing one person and injuring three others. “Given that the project has already achieved nearly 80% physical progress, and that appointing a new general consultant at this stage would require approximately 3–4 months, potentially delaying the project and impacting public …

Bombay HC Scraps ‘Illegal’ Rs 700 Crore MMRDA Penalty Over BKC Land Delays

Bombay HC Scraps ‘Illegal’ Rs 700 Crore MMRDA Penalty Over BKC Land Delays

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3 min readMumbaiApr 9, 2026 10:57 PM IST In a setback to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Bombay High Court set aside the “arbitrary and illegal” penalty demand notices issued by it between 2014 and 2019, ordering refunds of over Rs 700 crore deposited by various entities including Reliance Industries Ltd. The HC also refused MMRDA’s request to stay the operation of its ruling and granted 90 days to the authority to refund the deposited penalty. The notices were issued to recover penalty dues on lease premiums for additional built-up area in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) lands owned by MMRDA. The court ordered refund of Rs 646.77 crore to Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Rs 52.8 crore to Sunteck Realty Limited (formerly Starlight Systems), Rs 8.9 crore to hotel developer Shree Naman Hotels Pvt Ltd and Rs 22.6 crore to Indian Newspaper Society. A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam allowed pleas by four entities argued through senior advocate Vikram Nankani and advocates Ankit Lohia and Sujay Kantawala, and …

From Congestion To Connectivity: MMRDA Maps Twin Urban Engines In Thane And Kalyan | Mumbai-news News

From Congestion To Connectivity: MMRDA Maps Twin Urban Engines In Thane And Kalyan | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 14:58 IST Eknath Shinde approves Rs 48,000-crore plan to make Thane a transport hub and Kalyan-Dombivli an urban centre, with metro, roads, and civic upgrades reshaping MMR’s growth. Eknath Shinde says BMC election results show Mumbai voters rejected anti-development politics, endorsing Mahayuti’s growth model and for the city’s transformation. (PTI) The Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s long-neglected eastern growth corridor is set for its biggest makeover yet. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has cleared a sweeping Rs 48,000-crore infrastructure plan positioning Thane as a transport nerve centre and Kalyan-Dombivli as a future urban expansion zone. The blueprint, approved at a recent MMRDA review meeting, reflects a shift in planning philosophy — from Mumbai-centric development to distributed urban growth. Officials say the strategy is simple: reduce pressure on the island city by strengthening surrounding nodes with transport, housing capacity and civic infrastructure. Recognised as Mumbai’s primary entry point from the north-east, Thane will anchor the transport strategy. The headline project is the 12-km Thane-Borivali twin tunnel, costing Rs 18,838 crore, designed to slash cross-city …

1 dead, 4 injured after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses in Mulund| India News

1 dead, 4 injured after Mumbai metro under-construction pillar collapses in Mulund| India News

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One died and four people were reportedly injured after after part of a pillar from an under-construction metro rail line collapsed on Saturday afternoon in Mumbai’s Mulund area, HT has learnt. The incident took place around 12:15 pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of the Johnson and Johnson factory. The incident took place around 12:15 pm on the arterial LBS Road in front of the Johnson and Johnson factory. In a statement earlier, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) said that a portion of a parapet segment fell from a height and struck a passing auto-rickshaw. “Two individuals sustained injuries and were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. Their condition is being monitored and all necessary medical assistance is being extended. The Metro project team is at the site and is working on relief operations and securing the site in close co-ordination with BMC and disaster management authorities,” it added. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown

Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown

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Mumbai: The Mumbai Monorail is set to resume operations by May 7, with the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) fixing an internal deadline for recommissioning the stalled system. The 19.54-km Chembur–Wadala–Jacob Circle corridor has remained shut since September 20, 2025, after persistent technical and engineering failures led to a complete suspension of services. Monorail services likely to resume in May after months-long shutdown According to MMMOCL officials, the body has directed Medha Servo Drives—supplier of 10 newly manufactured monorail rakes—to align testing and readiness schedules with the May 7 target. Testing of rolling stock, signalling and telecommunication systems, automatic fare collection gates and passenger information systems is currently underway. An independent safety assessment began earlier this month. However, the resumption timeline is dependent on regulatory clearance by a serving or a retired commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS). Sources said MMMOCL and its parent body, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), have sought relaxation under the Indian Tramways Act, 1886, which does not allow certification by the CMRS. The state government is …

‘Mumbai In Minutes’ Vision Moves Underground As MMRDA Plans 70-Km Tunnel Network | India News

‘Mumbai In Minutes’ Vision Moves Underground As MMRDA Plans 70-Km Tunnel Network | India News

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Last Updated:November 09, 2025, 19:42 IST The underground corridor will connect the Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Kurla Complex, High-Speed Rail Corridor, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport The underground corridor in Mumbai is aimed at reducing traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway and SV Road, as well as diverting through-traffic underground, save valuable travel time, and reclaim urban land. (Image: PTI/File) The “Mumbai in Minutes” vision of the Maharashtra government may soon become a reality with a plan to construct an underground tunnel network that will span across 70 km. This landmark project will introduce Mumbai’s third mode of urban transport, complementing surface roads and the expanding Metro. It will have a 70-km underground corridor connecting the Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), the upcoming High-Speed Rail Station (bullet train), and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. It is aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway (WEH) and SV Road, as well as diverting through-traffic underground, save valuable travel time, and reclaim urban land for the public. Here’s how the underground corridor will …

Bhayanderpada flyover promises faster, safer commutes in Thane

Bhayanderpada flyover promises faster, safer commutes in Thane

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As Thane continues to expand and urbanise at a rapid pace, there was a need for infrastructure to cope with the mounting pressure on its roads. One such upgrade, the newly inaugurated Bhayanderpada flyover on Ghodbunder Road, is set to reduce the traffic issues for commuters. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the flyover on May 14 in the presence of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik and senior officials from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). About the project The Bhayanderpada flyover is a 601-metre-long, four-lane elevated flyover built to address the perennial traffic bottlenecks on the busy Ghodbunder Road stretch. It is made a part of a larger multi-layered traffic solution which integrates three distinct infrastructure levels which include a surface road, a flyover and the upcoming Metro Line 4 viaduct, making it the first of its kind in the Thane region. Story continues below this ad This configuration is intended to streamline traffic in one of the city’s busiest corridors, where signalised junctions previously caused long delays. The flyover is constructed over …

MMRDA to earn ₹3,840.50 crore from leasing 3 BKC plots | Mumbai news

MMRDA to earn ₹3,840.50 crore from leasing 3 BKC plots | Mumbai news

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MUMBAI: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to draw ₹3,840.50 crore by leasing three plots in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to private entities. View of BKC from Wockhardt terrace, BKC, Bandra in Mumbai. In August and October 2024, MMRDA had put out 10 plots on the block through competitive bidding for a lease tenure of 80 years. After several deadline extensions, by the end of February, it received a response for six plots to have a hospital, educational institute, clubhouse-cum-sports facility and office space. Of these, of Friday, it opened financial bids for 3 plots meant for commercial spaces. Japanese firm Goisu Realty Pvt Ltd of Sumitomo emerged as the highest bidder for plot C-13. The reserved price for permissible built-up area on this plot was ₹974.51 crore or ₹4,80,945 per square meter for 28,287.60 sq m of built-up area. The Japanese company placed a bid of ₹1,360.48 crore, which is 39.60% above the reserve price for this 70.719-acre big plot. Likewise, another plot, C-19, picked by Goisu Realty Pvt Ltd as …

Mumbai Metro One soon to introduce shorter trips between Ghatkopar and Andheri during peak hours | Mumbai News

Mumbai Metro One soon to introduce shorter trips between Ghatkopar and Andheri during peak hours | Mumbai News

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Mumbai Metro One, the city’s first elevated Metro corridor operated by R-Infra, is set to introduce shorter trips between Ghatkopar and Andheri railway station instead of going till Versova. This will happen during peak hours to ease congestion and accommodate an additional 20,000 passengers. The shorter trips will run during the morning rush from 8.30 am to 10.30 am and the evening peak hours from 6 pm to 8 pm. A senior Metro One official confirmed the development, stating that a trial run was conducted on March 6, with more trials planned to assess commuter feedback. Story continues below this ad The initial response has been largely positive, as nearly 88% of Metro One’s daily passengers travel between Ghatkopar and Andheri, where many offices are concentrated. In contrast, only 12% of passengers travel beyond Andheri to Versova. Mumbai Metro One spans 11 km, connecting Ghatkopar to Versova via Andheri, and records a weekday ridership of nearly five lakh commuters. By introducing shorter trips, the metro’s carrying capacity is expected to rise by an additional 5,000 …