What’s the status of Mumbai’s upcoming Metro rail network? Here’s a look at the progress of all six Metro lines under works. The six lines under construction in the city and suburbs include Yellow Line 2B between DN Nagar and Mandale; an extension of the existing 2A line; Green Line 4 from Wadala to Thane (Kasarvadavali) and from there to Gaimukh as Line 4A; Orange Line 5 from Thane to Bhiwandi; Pink Line 6 from Swami Samartha Nagar (Lokhandwala) to Vikhroli; and an extension of the existing Red Line 9 from Dahisar to Mira Bhayander.

“About 4,929 pillars are required for these elevated lines and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has so far achieved a milestone of completing 3,603 pillars. Developing a Metro system in a city like Mumbai, with its heavy crowds and numerous uncertainties, is a challenging task. However, the MMRDA’s team is carrying out most of the Metro construction work during the night to minimise disturbance to traffic and ensure safety,” a senior MMRDA official said. The metropolitan commissioner earlier told mid-day all the Metros will take about three years to be functional.