By Manjiri Joshi,News18

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Mumbai Metro 2B: In what may come as good news for Mumbaiites, the phase of Mumbai Metro Line 2B may be operational soon.
The final safety inspection will be conducted by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on Wednesday, the Indian Express reported. This is the final check before the line can be opened to commuters by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), subject to completion of all compliance issues.
Phase one of Mumbai Metro Line 2B is the 5.39-kilometre-long stretch between Mandale and Diamond Garden. It will include five stations — Diamond Garden in Chembur, Shivaji Chowk, BSNL Metro, Mankhurd near Kurla, Mandale Metro. The Metro line will provide respite to travellers in the eastern suburbs and those using the Eastern Express Highway (EEH).
Mumbai Metro Line 2B: All about the yellow line
Route: Fully elevated, 23.643 km from DN Nagar (Andheri West) to Mandale (Mankhurd East)
Number of stations: 20 elevated stations along the corridor
Station List:
ESIC Nagar, Prem Nagar, Indira Nagar, Nanavati Hospital, Khira Nagar, Saraswat Nagar, National College, Bandra Metro, Income Tax Office, ILFS, MTNL Metro, SG Barve Marg, Kurla East, Eastern Express Highway, Chembur, Diamond Garden, Shivaji Chowk, BSNL Metro, Mankhurd, Mandale Metro
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What is the cost of Mumbai Metro Line 2B?
Its estimated cost is Rs 10,986 crore (including land, escalation, and interest)
When is Mumbai Metro 2B expected to be ready?
Phase 1 (Mandale to Diamond Garden, 5.4 km, 5 stations): Public opening likely by end of 2025
Full Line (to DN Nagar): Commissioning likely phased mid-2026 through end of 2027
Mumbai Metro 2B: Trains and capacity
Rolling Stock: Six coach trains built by BEML, equipped with regenerative braking, mobile charging points, CCTV, etc.
Depots: Mandale depot (31 ha, 98% ready) will house up to 72 rakes
Trains Received: Part of 96 expected trains under ADB/NDB loans; 60 already delivered on various lines.
How will it save Mumbaiites’ travel time?
It will reduce travel time by 50-75%, depending on traffic routes. One sector saves 15-20 minutes on local routes.
How will Metro 2B impact Mumbai?
Expected to draw over 10 lakh daily ridership by 2031
Major reductions in road congestion across eastern and western suburbs
Boosts connectivity to commercial, residential, and industrial hubs
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Mumbai Metro 2B: Connectivity and interchanges
Line 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar) (Andheri at D. N. Nagar)
Suburban Railway at Kurla East & Mankhurd
Monorail at Chembur
Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar) at D. N. Nagar
Line 3 (Colaba–Bandra-Aarey) – via Bandra interchange -Income Tax Office (BKC)
Line 4 at Kurla East
Line 7 (Dahisar East to Gundavali Andheri E) at Chembur
Planned connection to Airport Rail and Metro 8A at Mankhurd
Interchange design ensures relatively smooth switching via common stations with shared concourses or transfer corridors.
Why Mumbai Metro 2B is key for commuters and officegoers?
Enables seamless east west travel — significantly cuts time for professionals commuting between Andheri/BKC and Chembur/Mankhurd/harbour areas.
Provides efficient linkages to other metro lines, rail and monorail systems, aiding multi-modal travel.
Connects directly to suburban railway, monorail, and other metro lines for multi-modal access
Linked to highway corridors (Western and Eastern Express Highways) via interchange nodes
Are there plans to link it to upcoming lines?
Planned connection to Metro 8A, Airport Rail, and further corridors expanding to Navi Mumbai and beyond.