Mumbai Metro Lines Four and Four A Set For Trial Runs Soon

23 May 2025 CW Team

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is preparing to launch trial runs on a key 10-kilometre stretch spanning ten stations from Cadbury to Gaimukh on Metro Lines Four and Four A. These stations include Cadbury, Majiwada, Kapurbawadi, Manpada, Tikuji Ni Wadi, Dongripada, Vijay Garden, Kasarvadavli, Gownipada, and Gaimukh.

While the designated depot for Metro Lines Four and Four A is still under construction, the MMRDA has devised an interim plan involving inspection pits beyond the Gaimukh terminal to facilitate early testing.

Metro Line Four, which stretches 32.32 kilometres from Wadala to Kasarvadavali, is entirely elevated and includes 30 stations. It will connect seamlessly with major transport routes such as the Eastern Express Highway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, and future metro lines including Two B, Five, and Six. The line aims to reduce commute times by fifty to seventy-five per cent.

Metro Line Four A is a 2.7-kilometre extension from Kasarvadavali to Gaimukh, adding two stations and expanding metro access into the Thane region.

The MMRDA’s initiative to begin trials marks a major step towards improving Mumbai’s transit infrastructure and easing traffic congestion.

Source:Sweety Adimulam

Infrastructure Urban

06 Jul 2026

ABS Marine Sees CRISIL Credit Rating Upgrade

ABS Marine Services has secured an upgrade to its long term and short term credit ratings from CRISIL, reflecting improved profitability and revenue growth through long term contracts. CRISIL moved the long term rating from BBB+/Stable to A-/Stable and revised the short term rating from A2 to A2+. The action signals strengthened financial metrics and operational resilience. The company benefited from durable client relationships with firms such as ONGC and Schlumberger. The rating decision followed stronger cash flows and an enlarged bank loan facility, which increased from Rs 3,705 million (m..

Project BRAHMANK Marks 16 Years Of Strategic Roads In Arunachal

Project BRAHMANK is marking 16 years of work to establish strategic road and bridge links across Arunachal Pradesh, maintaining and developing 811 kilometres of roads and nearly 86 bridges that range from small culverts to large steel and arch bridges. These transport links are described as critical for ensuring year-round movement of defence personnel, equipment and essential supplies while improving everyday travel for people in remote villages. The project balances national security requirements with regional development by focusing on reliable access in challenging terrain. Notable enginee..

Longleng CSOs Give One Week Ultimatum Over Two-Lane Highway

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Longleng district have demanded immediate restoration of the deteriorating Changtongya–Longleng two-lane road and sought a detailed status report on the stalled construction within one week. The demand followed a consultative meeting convened under the Phom Peoples' Council (PPC) to discuss welfare and development concerns. PPC president YB Angam Phom said prolonged non-maintenance had caused hardship to commuters and affected transportation, local commerce and the district's development. The meeting urged authorities to undertake immediate restoration a..