MMRDA Advances Metro Line Five A From Kalyan To Ulhasnagar

13 Mar 2026 CW Team

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has moved ahead with plans for the proposed Metro Line five A to link Kalyan and Ulhasnagar, initiating the tender process for general consultants. The detailed project report is ready and is expected to be placed before the Maharashtra government in April for approval. The authority invited bids for consultants for the 11.829 km extension as part of preliminary processes ahead of construction tenders.

The elevated corridor will extend from the Kon Gaon station of Metro Line five and will include stations at Durgadi, Khadakpada and Bhoirwadi before splitting into two spurs, one terminating at Kalyan and the other at Ulhasnagar. The Kalyan arm will end at an interchange with the proposed Metro Line 12 that is intended to link Kalyan with Navi Mumbai. The corridor will make use of the Kasheli car shed that is currently under development for Metro Line five.

The detailed project report estimates the project cost at Rs 40,630.8 million (mn). Passenger demand on the extended stretch from Kapurbawdi to Kalyan is projected at around 0.955 mn daily commuters at present, rising to 1.099 mn by 2031 and 1.336 mn by 2041. Ridership on the Ulhasnagar spur is currently estimated at 0.125 mn, with projections of 0.122 mn by 2031 and 0.129 mn by 2041. The projections suggest substantial growth that the authority expects will relieve pressure on overcrowded suburban rail services.

The project faces early hurdles including the acquisition of about 16,268 sq m of government land and 1,738 sq m of private land and the need to complete environmental impact assessments and statutory clearances. Further extensions of Metro Line five are under discussion, with proposals for additional corridors from Chikholi in Ambernath to Badlapur and from Durgadi to Titwala. MMRDA officials indicated that the planned corridors would improve connectivity beyond Kalyan and enhance access to Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai.

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