By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Thane – MMR | October 2025
The Southward Extension That Completes Mumbai’s Metro Spine
Mumbai’s next great metro chapter has begun. Metro Line 11, a 17.4-kilometre fully underground corridor, will connect Wadala to CST, Colaba, and Gateway of India.
Planned as the southern extension of Metro Line 4 (Wadala – Kasarvadavli), it promises a continuous metro route from Thane’s suburbs to South Mumbai’s seafront, without road congestion or train interchanges.
Route & Stations
The preliminary alignment features around 10 stations — Wadala, Sewri, Prince Dock, Carnac Bunder, CST, Marine Lines, Churchgate, Colaba, and Gateway of India.
The line will interconnect with Metro 3 (Colaba–BKC–SEEPZ) and suburban rail networks, creating Mumbai’s first true north–south metro axis.
MMRCL Seeks Consultant – Project Gathers Pace
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) has invited bids for a Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) to provide civil, architectural, and systems planning services.
This move marks the project’s formal design stage, with tunnelling expected once clearances and land coordination conclude — likely post-2026.
Why It Matters for Thane & MMR
Metro Line 11 is not just a South Mumbai upgrade — it’s the final link completing Thane’s metro network. With Lines 4 and 4A already bridging Kasarvadavli to Wadala, this new corridor extends that chain all the way to the Arabian Sea.
It will allow Thane commuters to travel from Ghodbunder to Gateway in roughly 70 minutes, redefining location logic for both residential buyers and investors.
Broader Urban Impact
Once operational, Line 11 will:
• Cut travel time between Thane and Colaba to approximately 70 minutes
• Ease traffic on the Eastern Freeway and JJ Flyover
• Integrate with the Waterfront Rejuvenation Plan and Marine Drive conservation framework
Line 11 is more than transport — it is Mumbai’s new subterranean artery, blending cutting-edge engineering with heritage-zone sensitivity.
About the Author
Arosh John is a leading Thane real estate expert, investor advisor, and founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA A51700001835) — one of the city’s most trusted consultancies since 2014 — and the Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN). With over a decade of experience, he has guided hundreds of homebuyers, NRIs, and investors through Thane’s dynamic property market, focusing on infrastructure-led growth, regulatory transparency, and the future of real estate across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Disclaimer
All information in this article has been independently verified from official public sources, including MMRCL, MMRDA, and the Government of Maharashtra urban transport records, as of October 2025. The content reflects current project data and publicly available filings. Infrastructure timelines, budgets, and implementation details may change in response to government updates. All logos, trademarks, and project names are the property of their respective owners. Readers are advised to perform independent due diligence before making any property or investment decisions.
