Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will lay the foundation stone of Mumbai Metro Line-12 (Kalyan-Taloja) at Dombivli’s Premier Ground on Sunday.

The decision to extend Metro Line-5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) up to Taloja (Navi Mumbai) was made based on the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s Comprehensive Transportation Study (CTS)-2008.

As the extended route passes through areas developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), these regions will witness enhanced development prospects in the future. Additionally, this extension will reduce travel time between Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai. Notably, Metro Line-12 is scheduled to pass through the Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency, represented by CM Shinde’s son, Shrikant Shinde.

Know All About Metro Line-12:
Length: 22.173 Km (Elevated)
Number of Stations: 19
Estimated Project Completion Cost: Rs 5,865 crore
Expected Daily Ridership: 2.62 lakh (2031-2032), 2.94 lakh (2041-2042)
Estimated Completion Time: December 30, 2027

Benefits:

Reduction in Transport Time: 45 minutes (Kalyan-Taloja)
Proposed Integration with Navi Mumbai Metro Line at Navi Mumbai Metro station for seamless connectivity between Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli
Potential Employment Opportunities
Stimulus for Economic Growth and Real Estate Development
Enhanced Safety and Efficiency of Transport
Reduction in Vehicle Numbers, Leading to Cost Savings in Road Infrastructure
Alleviation of Road Congestion and Reduction in Travel Time
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability through Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Improved Air Quality