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Maharashtra Metro Railway Corporation (Maha?Metro) is preparing to issue tenders for five elevated stations on the Thane Internal Ring Metro Railway Project (IRMRP). This construction covers a 6 kilometre stretch including Dongripada, Vijay Nagari, Waghbil, Waterfront, and Patlipada stations, with a potential sixth station at Manpada or Kashinath Ghanekar depending on land availability. Officials aim to start partial operations on this stretch before the full corridor is ready. The larger 29 km, 22 station project, costing around INR 12,200 crore, is backed by the state and central governments with plans for additional revenue through asset monetisation.
Maharashtra Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (Maha?Metro) is set to float tenders for the construction of five elevated stations on the Thane Internal Ring Metro Railway Project. The stations, part of a 6?kilometre segment, include Dongripada, Vijay Nagari, Waghbil, Waterfront, and Patlipada. A sixth station, either at Manpada or Kashinath Ghanekar, may be included depending on land availability. Officials expect early partial operations on this stretch, which is simpler to execute due to fewer environmental and legal clearances and limited rehabilitation requirements. Advertisement
Maha?Metro plans to execute the work in parallel, constructing viaducts, stations, and the depot simultaneously to reduce delays. The larger project spans 29?km, with 26?km elevated and 3?km underground, featuring 22 stations. Two underground stations will be located at the old and new Thane railway stations. The total cost of the project is estimated at INR?12,200?crore, funded jointly by the central and state governments. The funding structure also includes revenue generation through station naming rights, asset monetisation, and value-capture mechanisms.
The project will operate six-coach trains with a capacity of around 1,500 passengers per train, running at roughly 15-minute intervals. The full circular route is expected to take about one hour to complete. Ridership is projected to grow steadily, with estimates of up to 872,000 passengers daily by around 2045.
Design work has already progressed, with STUP Consultants handling station and corridor design, while a consortium led by AECOM, Egis, and Doyen was appointed as the general consultant earlier this year. Additionally, Maha?Metro has issued tenders for relocating high-voltage overhead transmission lines affected by the project, with bids due later this month.
The phased approach of starting with a smaller 6?km segment will allow commuters to benefit from the Metro before the full line is operational. Officials believe this will also provide insights for smoother implementation of the remaining corridor and strengthen confidence in completing the full ring efficiently.
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