Who started Mumbai Metro project?
Who started Mumbai Metro project?
Dr Manmohan Singh
In June 2006, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh laid the first stone for the first phase of the Mumbai Metro, which comprises a three line high-capacity metro system spanning 63km.
How many Metro Rail lines are being constructed in Mumbai?
10 lines
Mumbai Metro with 10 lines is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) being built to serve Mumbai, Maharashtra’s capital and largest city.
Who is owner of Mumbai Metro?
MMRDA
Mumbai Metro
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Native name | मुंबई मेट्रो |
| Owner | MMRDA (all lines except Lines 1 & 3), Mumbai Metro One (Line 1), Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (Line 3) |
| Area served | Mumbai Metropolitan Region |
| Locale | Mumbai Metropolitan Region |
What is the full form of Mmrcl?
The Full form of MMRCL is Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
When was the first phase of the Mumbai Metro built?
In another boost to connectivity, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has decided to connect Mumbai and Virar with a Metro line. In June 2006, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the first phase of the Mumbai Metro project, although construction work began in February 2008.
When is the opening of Mumbai Metro 2A?
The construction work on the Mumbai Metro 2A route is now over and the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation may begin trial runs by January 2021. The route may be opened for public use, by May 2021. Although the route was slated to be opened in 2020, the digging and tunnelling work delayed the project.
Are there plans to add more metro lines in Mumbai?
In July 2012, the MMRDA announced plans to add more metro lines to its existing plan, including a line parallel to the Western Express Highway from Bandra to Dahisar. This line is expected to reduce the passenger load on the Western Line and vehicle traffic on the highway.
Which is the latest metro system in India?
There are 26 cities in India proposing to build high-capacity metro systems, with Mumbai the latest to reach the construction stage. “In April 2011, construction of a skywalk at Indian Oil junction on metro line one and line two junctions was proposed by MMRDA.”