Mumbai - Hub of Mass Transportation system
Greater Mumbai, the financial capital of India is the heart of commercial and trade activities of the country. Mumbai has always had the distinction and advantage of a high modal share (88%) in favor of a public mass transport system. The role of existing Suburban Rail Services is extremely important in the life of people of Greater Mumbai. The system carries about 6 million passengers every day. The BEST provides feeder services to the many station going passengers, to complete their journey. Due to the city’s geographical constraint, the road and rail infrastructure development could not keep the pace with the growing demand for last 4-5 decades.
Present traffic scenario
- 11 million people travel daily by Public Transport. (Rail- 48% , Bus- 44% & Private Vehicles - 8% ).
- Inadequate road network is slowing down the traffic causing chronic road congestion & Environmental pollution.
- Suburban rail traffic increased by 6 times while the capacity increased by only 2.3 times.
- 4500 passengers travel per train against the carrying capacity of 1750 resulting an unbearable overcrowding.
- Vehicular growth Increased from 61,000 to over 1.02 Million in the last four decades.
MRTS – Mass Rapid Transit System
N e e d for MRTS
- Existing suburban systems under extreme pressure
- Existing bus system’s role limited to providing feeder services to railways.
- Bus system alone cannot meet the future demand
- Constraints to expand the existing road network capacity
- The Road & Rail improvements not adequate for future demand
- Many pockets in Island city and suburbs not served by rail based mass system.
- Environmental deterioration due to growth in road traffic
W h y MRTS ?
Mass transit system is required as …
- ...it has high-capacity
- ...it is fast
- ...it is environment-friendly
- ...it is financially viable and economical
- ...and is attractive to the commuters
A d v a n t a g e s of MRTS
- Carries same amount of traffic as 6 lane bus or 26 lane Private cars (Either way).
- Reliable, Comfortable and Safe
- Reduces time by 50-75% as compared to road
- No Air pollution and less noise levels
- Energy efficient; Consumes 1/5th Energy per road passenger km.
- Occupies no road space if underground and only about 2m width of road if elevated
Project Inception
The Government of Maharashtra (GOM) through MMRDA, in order to improve the traffic and transportation scenario in Mumbai and to cater to the future travel needs in the next 2-3 decades has been exploring the viability of various alternative Mass Transit systems which are efficient, economically viable, environment friendly etc. In this context, a detailed feasibility study was carried out under the Indo-German Technical Co-operation by entrusting the consultancy work to TEWET in association with DE-Consult & TCS, during 1997-2000. The study recommended a mass transit corridor from Andheri to Ghatkopar as potentially bankable and economically viable, after examining a number of alternative corridors and alignments. This study was updated by MMRDA in May 2004. In the mean time, DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) prepared the master plan for Mumbai metro, wherein they have recommended to extend Andheri-Ghatkopar section to Versova as part of the master plan and identified as priority corridor for implementation. The GOM declared the project as ‘public vital infrastructure project’ and designated MMRDA as Project Implementation Agency (PIA). This is the first MRTS project in India being implemented on Public Private Partnership (PPP) format.
Mumbai Metro
Master Plan
Main objective is to provide a rail based mass transit connectivity to people within an approach distance of 1 to 2 K.m ; to serve the areas not connected by existing Suburban Rail System;
To provide proper interchange facilities for connectivity to neighbouring areas like Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai – Virar etc.
| Phase I (2006 – 2011) |
| Versova - Andheri – Ghatkopar |
- 11.07 Km |
| Colaba - Bandra – Charkop |
- 38.24 Km |
| Bandra - Kurla – Mankhurd |
- 13.37 Km |
| Total |
- 62.68 Km |
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| Phase II (2011 – 2016) |
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| Charkop - Dahisar |
- 7.5 Km |
| Ghatkopar – Mulund |
- 12.4 Km |
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| Phase III ( 2016 – 2021) |
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| BKC - Kanjur Marg via Airport |
- 19.5 Km |
| Andheri(E) - Dahisar(E) |
- 18 Km |
| Hutatma Chowk – Ghatkopar |
- 21.8 Km |
| Sewri – Prabhadevi |
- 3.5 Km |
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| Total Length |
146.5 km |
| Total Cost |
Rs 19,525 Cr |

Versova – Andheri - Ghatkopar Corridor
Significance
- Provides East-West rail based connectivity to Central and Western suburbs
- Facilitates smooth and efficient interchange between suburban rail system and MRT System at Andheri and Ghatkopar stations
- Reduces the journey time from 71 minutes to 21 minutes, between Versova and Ghatkopar
- Provides rail based access to the MIDC, SEEPZ and commercial developments
Salient features :
| 1. |
Route length - |
11.07 km |
| 2. |
Elevated alignment- |
100 % |
| 3. |
Maximum gradient- |
4.0% |
| 4. |
Minimum curvature - |
100 m |
| 5. |
Minimum Ground Clearance - |
5.5 m |
| 6. |
No. of stations - |
12 |
| 7. |
Platform Length - |
135 m |
| 8. |
Car Depot - |
D.N Nagar |
| 9. |
Length of coach - |
22 m. |
| 10. |
Width of coach - |
3.2 m. |
The versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor map is attached separately in the Executive summary of MRTS along Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar, in “wht’s new?” section of MMRDA website.
Stations
MRT Station Locations
Versova - D.N. Nagar - Azad Nagar – Andheri – WEH – Chakala - Airport Road - Marol Naka – Sakinaka - Subhash Nagar - Asalpha Road – Ghatkopar
Salient Features :
- All stations are elevated.
- All stations will have good interchange facilities with other modes of transport
- All stations are of side platform configuration.
- All the stations will have platforms at an average height of 12 to 13 m, concourse will be provided at an intermediate level which has ticketing and other facilities.
- All stations will be provided with escalators for accessing concourse and platform levels.
- Stations will be provided with automatic fare collection system and will be access controlled.
- Lifts & other facilities have been provided for physically challenged

Car depot
Depot Facilities include-
- Stabling
- Routine maintenance
- Periodic maintenance
- Workshop
- Offices and storage
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 Versova Car Depot (Area 13.8 ha) |
Technical Details
| Salient Features of System Technology |
Passenger Security and Information System |
- Traction - 25 Kv Ac OHE
- Cab signaling with Automatic Train
Protection.
- Rolling Stock with all advanced features
- Train control With Driver
- Ticketing system - Automatic Collection
- Train Composition – Four/Six Coaches
- No. of Classes - Single Class
- Environment - Air Conditioned
- Max. Speed - 80 kmph
- Average Speed - 33 kmph
- Acceleration - 1.0 m/sec2
- Deceleration - 1.2 m/sec2.
- Frequency (2009)- 4 min ,(2031)- 3 min.
- Carrying Capacity/rake -1500 Pax.
- System Capacity – 60,000 pphd
Total Journey Time 21 min Approx |
The passenger security and information system would manage the MRTS passenger related functions.
Operation Control Centre (OCC)
- To supervise the passenger areas and trains,
- To provide visual information to passengers and at stations.
- To provide one way communication from Operation Control Centre to the passengers at stations through Public Announcement (PA) system.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
System monitoring the stations and emergency call points on the stations.
Dynamic visual displays and loudspeakers.
CCTV cameras, loudspeakers, and information displays will be provided. |
Ridership Forecast
Exhaustive data has been collected from primary and secondary sources and compiled. This data has been used in developing transport demand model to forecast future travel demand for the horizon years 2011,2021,2031. In the present study, the MRT rider ship has been assessed considering the impact of road improvements proposed under Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project (MUIP) and other committed projects.
Total Passenger Boarding
| 2009 |
4,75,046 |
38004 |
| 2011 |
5,13,338 |
41067 |
| 2021 |
6,64,703 |
53176 |
| 2031 |
8,82,533 |
70603 |
Mumbai Metro Rail Project
Versova –Andheri –Ghatkopar Corridor |
Project Implementation
| The Project will be implemented on Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) basis through Public Private Partnership (PPP) . A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed by MMRDA & Mumbai Metro- one consortium led by M/s Reliance Energy. |
| Project Cost |
Rs 2,356 cr |
| Capital Contribution |
Rs 650 cr |
| Debt Equity Ratio |
70:30 |
| Construction Period |
2006-09 |
| Commencement of Operations |
2009-10 |
| For more information visit www.mumbaimetro1.com |
Charkop – Bandra -Mankhurd corridor

Salient Features
1. |
Gauge (Nominal) |
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1435mm |
2. |
Route Length (between dead ends) Elevated |
31.87 Km |
3. |
Number of stations Elevated |
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27 Nos. |
4. |
Traffic Forecast |
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2011 |
2021 |
2031 |
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Daily Boarding (lakhs) |
12.75 |
18.77 |
22.16 |
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PKM (Lakhs) |
95.3 |
139.8 |
164.7 |
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Average trip length |
7.5 |
7.4 |
7.4 |
5. |
Designed speed |
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80 kmph |
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6. |
Traction Power Supply |
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a) Traction system voltage |
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25 KV ac |
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b) Current Collection |
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Over Head Catenary |
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c) Sub Station |
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1 No. (Mankhurd)
1 No. Common with VAG Corridor |
7. |
Rolling Stock |
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a) 3.20 m wide & 22mts length modern rolling stock with stainless steel body
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b) Axle load |
15 t |
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c) Seating arrangement |
Longitudinal |
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d) Capacity of 4 coach unit |
1178 Passenger |
8. |
Maintenance Facilities |
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Maintenance Depot |
Charkop & Mankhurd |
9. |
Signalling, Telecommunication and Train Control |
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a) Type of signaling |
Cab signaling and continuous automatic train control with Automatic Train Protection (ATP). |
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b) Telecommunication |
i) Integrated System with Fibre Optic cable. SCADA, Train Radio, PA system etc.
ii) Train information system, Control telephones and Centralised Clock System. |
10. |
Fare Collection |
Automatic Fare Collection system with BOM and POM, Smart card etc. |
11. |
Construction Methodology |
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Elevated viaduct consisting prestressed concrete “Box” shaped Girders on Single pier with pile/Open foundations. |
12. |
Total estimated cost |
Rs. 6192 Crores |
13. |
Financial Indices of MRTS Phase-I Network with this corridor |
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a) EIRR |
18.64% |
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b) FIRR |
7.39% |
Present status
Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd Corridor
- GoM Accorded the approval to the bid documents on 26.03.2009.
- MCZMA recommended the proposal for CRZ clearance for proposed Charkop and Mankhurd MRTS car depot/workshop allied activities to MoEF, New Delhi on 18.03.2009. In this context a meeting was held on 22nd July, 2009 at MoEF, New Delhi.
- One bid by consortium comprising of M/s Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.(India, Mumbai), SNC Lavalin Inc. (Canada), Reliance Communications Ltd. (India, Mumbai) on 29/05/09.
- In its 228th meeting held on 29.07.09, Executive Committee approved the financial bid submitted by consortium led by M/s. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
- In its 125th meeting held on 03.08.09, Authority approved the Project.
- The Concessionaire for the project implementation will be the SPV comprising M/s Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, SNC Lavalin (Canada) and Reliance Communications.
- Bhumipujan ceremony was held on 18.07.2009 by the hands of Hon’ble President of India.
- Order for Tramways Act 1886 has been published in Gazette on 1/09/2009.
- In its 56th meeting held on 24/08/2009, MCZMA recommended the project to MoEF for CRZ clearance.
- G.R. for change of land use for Charkop Depot has been published on 10/08/2009 and Gazette for the same is published on 03/09/2009 for obtaining suggestions & objections from the people within 30 days after publication.
- GoM, UDD vide G.R. dated 17/08/2009 published Development Control Regulation (DCR) for Greater Mumbai 1991-directives under section 37 (1) read with section 154 of the MRTP Act regarding commercial/ office development above Metro stations.
- M/s. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. started initial survey along the alignment.
- Concession Agreement is expected to be signed by the end of 2009.
- The Corridor is expected to be commissioned by 2013-14.
Colaba-Bandra Corridor (20 Km.)
Cost of the Project – 8857 Cr at 2006 price level
As per the direction of the State Government, M/s. DMRC have been asked to check feasibility of extending under ground section from Mahalaxmi to Bandra. The Draft DPR has been submitted by the consultants and discussed at MMRDA level in December 2007 and the comments have been forwarded to DMRC. Final DPR has been submitted by the consultants in October 2007 and this project has been put up for cabinet approval on 3rd January 2008. Meanwhile, considering the high project cost the Government of Maharashtra has forwarded the proposal to MoUD/MoF for project to be included in the rolling plan for JBIC funding. In this context MMRDA officials made a presentation along with DMRC representatives to Secretary (UD), MOUD on 20.7.2007.
MMRDA also proposes to initiate study to explore the option of underground Commercial development near the Metro Stations of Line 3.
- Advertisement in leading news paper was issued on 21.02.2009.
- The RFP documents issued to bidders from 02.03.2009.
- Pre proposed meeting was held on 17.03.2009.
- Last date of submission of RFP was 08.04.2009 which was extended till 22.04.2009 and total 9 bidders submitted their proposals on the due date.
- Evaluation of technical proposal is completed. Out of 9, six bidders have qualified the Technical Evaluation.
- Financial Proposals were opened on 10.06.2009.
- After evaluation, M/s Louis Berger Group Inc. scored highest in technical and financial proposal.
- In its 228th meeting held on 29.07.2009, Executive Committee approved for study by M/s Louis Berger Group Inc.
- The work order was issued to M/s Louis Berger Group Inc. and team is mobilized for the study. The study duration is 6 months.
- M/s RITES had submitted the revised layout for Colaba Metro Car Depot. On 02/09/2009.
- For the implementation of this project, latest proposal has been sent to UDD, GoM on 17/09/2009 for approval of underground section upto Mahalakshmi and remaining as elevated.
Preparation of DPR for Phase-II & III corridors
On April 9, 2009 ten shortlisted consultants have been invited to provide consultancy for preparation of DPR for Phase-II/ III corridors, which are as follows.
- Charkop-Dahisar -7.5 km
- Andheri(E) to Dahisar(E) 18.0 km
- BKC- Kanjur Marg Via Airport 19.5 km (Extended upto Mahim approximately. 4 kms)
- Ghatkopar Mulund 12.5 km
- Pre-bid meeting was held on 1/07/2009.
- Submission of Technical and Financial proposals was scheduled on 31st July, 2009 and six firms have submitted the bid.
- Technical Evaluation is completed and all the six bidders have found technically qualified.
- Opening of Financial Proposal held on 22/09/2009 and evaluation for the same is in process.
Status of the applications received for NOC
| Project |
No. of applications Received |
No. of MRTS remarks issued |
No. of applications non-compliance by Applicant |
| Line-1 Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar |
178 |
114 |
64 |
| Line-2 Charkop-Bandra-Mankhurd |
85 |
36 |
49 |