The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is preparing to energise a 5-kilometre section of Metro Line 9 between Dahisar East and Kashigaon by May 10. This work is part of Phase 1 of the project. The energisation will activate a 25,000-volt AC overhead traction system. This is needed before train trials can begin.
The energisation will make it possible to start dynamic train testing. These tests will check key systems like train control, platform communication, safety, and passenger service functions to make sure the line is safe and ready for public use.
According to a report by the Times of India, 85 per cent of the civil and system work is complete. Once the power supply is switched on, dynamic testing of the trains will begin. These trials will help confirm if the systems are working correctly.
MMRDA aims to finish the first phase between Dahisar East and Kashigaon by the end of this year. This phase is a major part of Mumbai’s metro network expansion. It is expected to help improve travel in the western suburbs.
Earlier in March, Alstom India Managing Director Anil Kumar Saini met with MMRDA’s Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee. They discussed the progress of signalling work on Metro Line 9 and other routes. The meeting focused on completing the work faster and using global best practices.
Metro Line 9 is an 11-kilometre fully elevated corridor. It is an extension of Metro Line 7, which started operations in 2023. Metro Line 7 runs from Gundavali to Dahisar East. Metro Line 9 will connect Dahisar East with Mira-Bhayandar. The project has two phases. Phase 1 goes from Dahisar East to Kashigaon. Phase 2 will extend the line to Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium in Mira-Bhayandar.
Metro Line 9 will have eight elevated stations. These are Dahisar East, Pandurang Wadi, Mira Gaon, Kashigaon, Sai Baba Nagar, Meditya Nagar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Garden, and Subhash Chandra Bose Ground.
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