By Arosh John | Thane Real Estate Expert | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News
Verified Location and Access
The Thane High-Speed Rail Station of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train (MAHSR) is officially located at Datiwali Village, Diva Gaon, Thane District.
The active NHSRCL construction site is visible near 19.191942 N, 73.061742 E, where pier foundations, batching plants, and site offices are operational.
By current Google Maps road routes (October 2025):
- ≈ 20–24 km from central Thane (Majiwada / Naupada)
- ≈ 8–14 km from Dombivli East via the Thane–Dombivli Link Road (TDLR)
- ≈ 20 km from Anjurphata (Bhiwandi)
- ≈ 20 km from Ranjnoli / Tata Amantra on NH-160
These figures reflect current indirect routing through NH-160, NH-48, Diva–Shil Road, Manpada Road, and Mankoli–Anjurphata Road corridors.
There is no dedicated direct access road yet from Thane city to Datiwali–Diva.
Approach-road provisions feature in planning frameworks and future connectors from Thane and TDLR may be proposed in upcoming infrastructure updates. TREN will continue to monitor and report official announcements.
(Some mapping services still show a secondary pin near 19° 11′ 20.4″ N, 73° 03′ 33.8″ E — a centroid from earlier alignment documents within the same acquisition zone.)
Why It’s Here — Not Inside Thane City
The choice of Datiwali–Diva was a deliberate balance of engineering, cost, and long-term planning factors identified in NHSRCL and RITES feasibility studies:
1 ▪ Engineering Feasibility
Central Thane’s dense built form left no space for a 1.5–2 km elevated station. After the 21 km Mumbai–Thane underground bullet-train tunnel (including ≈ 7 km under Thane Creek), the alignment surfaces at Datiwali, the first open-ground segment suitable for viaduct construction.
2 ▪ Land Availability and Cost
Land in core Thane costs ₹350–₹600 crore per hectare and is fully built-up. Datiwali–Diva offered larger industrial plots at a fraction of that price with minimal resettlement — a key JICA criterion.
3 ▪ Depot Proximity
The Anjurdive Depot, about 6 km away, will serve as the corridor’s central maintenance hub. Keeping the station nearby simplifies operations and turnarounds.
4 ▪ Connectivity Tri-Junction
The Datiwali–Diva station occupies a strategic position at the transition point where the 21 km Mumbai–Thane underground tunnel surfaces and the corridor shifts onto elevated viaducts toward Virar and beyond. Geographically, it lies between the Thane–Nashik Highway (NH-160) to the north and the Thane–Dombivli Link Road (TDLR) to the south-east, placing it within reach of three principal regional transport axes. This gives the station long-term importance as the physical gateway between underground Mumbai and the elevated Maharashtra–Gujarat section of India’s first high-speed rail line.
5 ▪ Construction Risk and Timeline
An underground or semi-underground station inside Thane would have tripled costs and risked delays from dense utilities and traffic diversions. Datiwali’s open terrain enabled faster, safer, and cheaper execution under the funding standards of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a key partner in the project’s development.
The Bigger Picture
Datiwali–Diva balances technical feasibility and future urban expansion, with plans for new residential and commercial developments in the station’s vicinity.
As Thane continues to grow eastward along NH-160 and TDLR, this station will serve as a regional gateway linking Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, and Dombivli to India’s first high-speed rail network.
The potential for future urban expansion and improved connectivity is a reason for optimism and excitement.
Improved road and metro integration in the coming years is expected to strengthen Datiwali’s position as an infrastructure hub.
About the Author
Arosh John is a Thane Real Estate Expert, property consultant, and market analyst with over a decade of experience in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) property market. He is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Registration No. A51700001835) — a professional consultancy specializing in premium properties, resale transactions, and NRI investments — and the Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN), a leading platform providing verified insights on Thane’s real estate trends, infrastructure projects, and policy updates. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a trusted source of information.
Through detailed, data-backed reporting on subjects such as the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train, Thane Metro, NH-160 upgrades (including widening and modernization), and the Thane–Dombivli Link Road, Arosh has established strong domain authority as a trusted voice in Thane’s property ecosystem.
Disclaimer
Information sourced from NHSRCL, JICA, and the Government of India (PIB) as of October 2025. Distances reflect current Google Maps data and existing roads (NH-160, NH-48, Diva–Shil Road, Manpada Road, Mankoli–Anjurphata Road). These may change with new infrastructure developments. Property implications represent professional opinion, not financial advice. Readers should verify information with official notifications and seek independent consultation before making any investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Where is the Thane Bullet Train Station located?
The Thane station of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is located at Datiwali Village, Diva Gaon, in Thane District. The active construction site is near 19.191942 N, 73.061742 E, as confirmed by NHSRCL project maps and on-ground activity.
2. Why was Datiwali–Diva chosen for the Thane station instead of central Thane?
Central Thane is highly developed with limited open land for a large elevated station. Datiwali–Diva offered suitable land parcels, lower acquisition costs, and minimal displacement — along with direct access to the tunnel exit and depot — making it the most practical site.
3. How far is the Datiwali Bullet Train Station from main Thane areas?
By current road routes (as of October 2025):
- Around 20–24 km from Majiwada / Naupada (central Thane)
- 8–14 km from Dombivli East via the Thane–Dombivli Link Road (TDLR)
- About 20 km from Anjurphata (Bhiwandi) and Ranjnoli on NH-160
These distances may reduce once new access roads are built.
4. What is the Mumbai–Thane underground tunnel mentioned in the project?
It’s a 21 km-long underground stretch of the bullet train corridor connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Datiwali (Thane District), with about 7 km passing under Thane Creek — the first undersea high-speed rail tunnel in the world. The tunnel surfaces at Datiwali, where the Thane station is being constructed.
5. Will there be direct road access from Thane to the Datiwali station?
Not yet. Currently, the area is connected through NH-160, NH-48, Diva–Shil Road, Manpada Road, and Mankoli–Anjurphata Road corridors. However, approach-road provisions have been mentioned in planning documents, and future connectors from Thane city and TDLR may be developed. Thane Real Estate News will continue to monitor and update readers as plans progress.
6. When is the Thane Bullet Train Station expected to be operational?
According to the latest updates from NHSRCL, the Gujarat section (Vapi–Sabarmati) is targeted for completion by December 2027, while the full corridor from Mumbai to Ahmedabad — including Thane — is expected to be operational by 2029, subject to construction timelines and clearances.
7. How will the Bullet Train impact Thane’s real estate and infrastructure?
The Datiwali–Diva station is expected to stimulate development in the eastern and northern corridors of Thane — particularly along NH-160, TDLR, and Bhiwandi–Kalyan belts. Improved connectivity to Mumbai, BKC, and Gujarat will likely drive demand for residential, warehousing, and commercial projects nearby.
