Discover Powai Metro [Mumbai Metro Line 6]

Mumbai Powai.Metro Line 6, also known as the Pink Line, is an under-construction 15.31 km, metro line in Mumbai, India.The line is being developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and is expected to be completed by 2025.
Mumbai Metro Line 6 will be running from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli (EEH) while passing through prominent locations like Jogeshwari, WEH, and Powai.The JVLR will make up a significant part of the line, serving as a fully elevated corridor that connects the Western Express Highway (WEH) and Eastern Express Highway (EEH) as well as the metro region from the
Line 6 will also provide interchanges with Yellow Line 2 at Adarsh Nagar, with Aqua Line 3 at SEEPZ, with Green Line 4 at Kanjurmarg West, and with Red Line 7 at Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road. It also offers connectivity with the Mumbai Suburban Railway’s Western line at Jogeshwari and with the Central line at Kanjurmarg.

Mumbai Metro Line 6 – Route Map, Stations & Updates | Mumbai Pink Line

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Planning of Powai Metro Line 6

A 19.5 km (12.1 mi) metro line connecting Bandra Kurla Complex with Kanjurmarg via the airport was proposed as Line 6 in the original Mumbai Metro master plan unveiled by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in 2004. In June 2015, the MMRDA proposed building a 12 km metro line from JVLR to Kanjurmarg as part of a plan to build 6 new metro lines at a total estimated cost of ₹64,000 crore (US$7.7 billion).On 19 October 2016, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved a plan to build a 14.47 km metro rail line connecting Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri to Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg in the east. The line would have 13 stations and was estimated to cost ₹6,672 crore (US$800 million). The detailed project report for Line 6 was prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in December 2016. The project was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet on 24 October 2017.
The MMRDA issued a tender to conduct a detailed aerial mapping survey of the alignment in April 2017. Authorities were to determine the location of trees along the alignment with an accuracy of up to 10 cm (3.9 in), utilising a differential GPS (DGPS), while a digital aerial triangulation system is to help determine the types of trees, their heights and diameters. The project received Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) in June 2017. A 1.1 km stretch of Line 6 passes through CRZ areas at the junction of the JVLR and the Eastern Express Highway near Nehru Nagar. The MMRDA utilised a drone to carry out survey work for Line 6. The drones were fitted with 360 degrees cameras that provide up to 3 millimetres (0.12 in) accuracy. The aerial survey takes less time than a regular survey, achieves greater accuracy and helps protect against false claims for compensation.
In November 2017, the MMRDA stated that it had reached an agreement with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to build a 2 km section of Line 6 on a common pier with a flyover. The BMC had been planning to build a flyover connecting Jogeshwari West and the Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) along the same alignment of Line 6. Per the agreement, the metro piers and viaduct would be constructed first and the flyover would be built below it. Line 6 forms the top deck of a three deck structure on this 2 km stretch as the flyover itself passes over an existing rail overbridge.
In April 2018, the BMC stated that it was putting work on a proposed crocodile park at Powai Lake on hold until Line 6 was completed. The MMRDA faced criticism from Lokhandwala and Powai residents at a public consultation meeting held on 21 May 2019.

Alignment 

The fully elevated line is 14.477 km long with 13 stations. The line begins at Swami Samarth Nagar station in Lokhandwala Complex and passes over Line 2A’s viaduct near Infinity Mall junction on Link Road at a height of 20 metres. Line 6 continues east passing over railway lines at Jogeshwari, Line 7’s viaduct at the Western Express Highway, and the JVLR. It continues along the periphery of Powai Lake and terminates at Vikhroli station on the Eastern Express Highway. Line 6 has a total of 50 curves along the route, including many sharp turns. The detailed project report noted that the ground along the alignment was “undulated” resulting in a gradient that was very steep.
Line 6 is the highest metro line in India. The average height of the pillars supporting the line is 16 metres (fourth highest in India), but passes at heights over 30 metres in some sections. The tallest pillar on Line 6 is located at Gandhi Nagar in Kanjurmarg. It is 38 metres in height and is the tallest metro pillar in India. The tallest station on the line is Kanjurmarg at height of 30 metres above ground level.

Construction of Powai Metro 

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The DMRC was appointed as the implementing agency for the project by the MMRDA in November 2017. The DMRC invited bids for the construction of Line 6 on 28 November 2017. The work was split into 3 packages. The first package included the IIT Powai, Kanjurmarg West and Vikhroli (EEH) stations.The second package included the section from Lokhandwala to Mahakali Caves.Construction of the first two packages required the cutting 899 trees.The DMRC awarded J Kumar Infraprojects an ₹867 crore (US$100 million) contract for the second package from Lokhandwala to Mahakali Caves in August 2018.
Girder launching began in November 2020. The MMRDA stated in the same month that around 21% of the total work had been completed. A 29.5-metre tall straddle carrier was used to launch girders for the line. A crane at a construction site along the JVLR near Kanjurmarg toppled and collapsed while installing a concrete girder on 16 January 2022, resulting in the death of the crane operator. About half the work on the line had been completed by July 2022, and 65% of civil works had been completed by December 2022. On 6 July 2023, the MMRDA stated that it had completed building 657 out of 768 pillars (70.75%) required for Line 6.

Current status of Powai Metro stations

Stations of Mumbai Pink Line 6

The line will consist of 13 stations from Swami Samarth Nagar in Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri (West) to Vikhroli (East). It will have interchanges with Lines 2, 3, 4 and 7.Stations on the line will be equipped with platform screen doors.

Infrastructure of Powai Metro Line 6

Rolling stock :
The MMRDA floated tenders to procure 108 metro cars for Line 6 in June 2023.
Depot :
The depot for Line 6 is proposed to be located at Kanjurmarg.
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The under-construction Mumbai Metro Line 6 will become the second metro line to link the western and eastern suburbs.Presently, the only metro line that offers east-west connectivity is Metro Line 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar).

Starting from Lokhandwala in the western suburb, the Pink Line will traverse through Jogeshwari, Western Express Highway, JVLR, and Powai, finally terminating at Vikhroli in the eastern suburbs.All stations, excluding Jogeshwari (West) and Shyam Nagar, will have two levels, and the concourse of these two stations will be on ground level.

Mumbai Metro Line 6, also known as the Lokhandwala-Jogeshwari-Vikhroli-Kanjurmarg corridor, will connect several key areas in the city. Here are the stations along with some famous nearby locations:

1.Swami Samarth Nagar

• • Lokhandwala Complex

• • Versova Beach

2. Adarsh Nagar

• • Andheri Sports Complex

3. JVLR Junction

• • Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR)

4. Shyam Nagar

• • Industrial Estates and business hubs

5. Mahakali Caves

• • Mahakali Caves

• • SEEPZ (Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone)

6. SEEPZ Village

• • SEEPZ Industrial Area

• • Bombay Exhibition Centre

7. MIDC (Marol)

• • MIDC Business District

8. Powai Lake

• • Powai Lake

• • Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

• • Hiranandani Gardens

9. Kanjurmarg West

• • Kanjurmarg Railway Station

• • Business parks and corporate offices

10. Vikhroli East

• • Vikhroli Railway Station

• • Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

This line will help in improving connectivity between the western and eastern suburbs of Mumbai, reducing travel time and easing traffic congestion.

Stations Along Mumbai Metro Line 6 (Powai Metro)

• • Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala) is currently under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • Adarsh Nagar is also under construction and is slated to connect with Yellow Line 2, which is currently in the construction phase.

• • Jogeshwari (West) is under construction and will offer a connection to the Jogeshwari railway station on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

• • JVLR Junction, another under-construction station, will link with the Red Line 7, which is also in the construction phase.

• • Shyam Nagar is currently under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • Mahakali Caves, currently under construction, does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • SEEPZ Village is under construction and is planned to connect with the Aqua Line 3, which is currently in the construction phase.

• • Saki Vihar Road is under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • Rambaug (Powai) is under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • Powai Lake is currently under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • IIT Powai, still under construction, does not have any direct connections to other lines.

• • Kanjurmarg (West) is under construction and will connect with Green Line 4, which is also in the construction phase. Additionally, it will link to the Kanjurmarg railway station on the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

• • Vikhroli EEH is under construction and does not have any direct connections to other lines.

Impact of the Pink Line Metro on Real Estate in Powai 

The Pink Line Metro in Mumbai, once operational, is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market in the nearby localities. Here are some of the localities likely to experience changes in their real estate dynamics:

Lokhandwala (Swami Samarth Nagar): As the starting point of the Pink Line, this area may see increased demand for residential and commercial properties due to improved connectivity.
Jogeshwari: With a metro station in close proximity, Jogeshwari is likely to become a more attractive residential destination. Increased connectivity could potentially drive up property prices.
Powai: Already a sought-after locality, Powai may witness a further boost in property values. The Pink Line will enhance accessibility and convenience, making it even more appealing to homebuyers and investors.
Vikhroli: As the eastern terminus of the Pink Line, Vikhroli is expected to experience a surge in real estate interest. The metro’s arrival could potentially drive commercial and residential development in the area.
Sakinaka (SEEPZ Village): This locality may see growth in commercial real estate, particularly for IT and corporate offices, as the SEEPZ Village station connects to the Aqua Line.
Kanjurmarg (West): With the Green Line 4 interchange, Kanjurmarg may see increased property demand. Residents looking for easy access to different parts of the city may consider this area more attractive.