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Metro 13 revised proposal submitted; cost up 88% to ₹17,724.99 crore
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority submitted a revised Metro 13 corridor proposal (Mira-Bhayandar to Virar) to the state government. The alignment has been altered, the route length increased with an underground portion, and the estimated cost rose by 88% to ₹17,724.99 crore.
Why It Matters
The revised plan could reshape western Mumbai transit and reduce pressure on suburban rail, reflecting how inflation and underground construction impact project economics and approvals.
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MMRDA submits revised Mira-Bhayandar-to-Virar corridor proposal; cost escalates 88% to ₹17,724.99 crore
May 14, 2026
MMRDA sent a proposal to the state government seeking approval for the Mira-Bhayandar-to-Virar corridor. The revised alignment runs from Bhayandar to north of Virar at Dongarpada, with a total length of 24.9 km and 17 stations (three underground, 14 elevated). The underground section spans 3.25 km between Vasai and Nallasopara. The route includes Bhayandar's Subhash Chandra Bose Ground as the origin with an interchange to Mumbai Metro 9; the Virar end reaches Dongarpada with a proposed car depot near Naringi Cricket Ground. The total project cost rises from ₹6,900 crore to ₹17,724.99 crore (an 88% increase). The plan shifts from an entirely elevated route to a mix, and 17 stations are listed: Subhash Chandra Ground, Naigaon, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Juchandra, Rajvali, Golani Naka, Vasai, VVCMC Fire Station, Achole Village, Nallasopara East, Nallasopara West, Morya Nagar, Yashwant Nagar, Virar, Viva College, Yazoo Park and Dongarpada. The 24.9-km route is expected to reduce the load on the suburban railway and alleviate commuting woes in western MMR.
Earlier plan: Mumbai Metro 13 proposed from Shivaji Chowk (Kashimira) to Virar
May 14, 2026
The article notes that the earlier plan was to construct Mumbai Metro 13 from Shivaji Chowk (Kashimira) to Virar.