Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the trial run of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9, connecting Kashigaon to Dahisar East.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the trial run of Phase 1 of Mumbai Metro Line 9, connecting Kashigaon to Dahisar East, on Wednesday. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the development of Mumbai’s metro infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity between the suburbs and easing traffic congestion.
In an official post shared on X (formerly Twitter), CM Fadnavis expressed his delight over the commencement of the technical trial. “It is a matter of great pleasure that the technical test of Metro Route-9, Phase-1, Kashigaon to Dahisar (East) has started today. After its successful test, this facility will be open to the general public very soon. With this metro line, commuters from Mumbai and Thane will enjoy seamless connectivity,” he stated.
🚇 मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी मुंबई महानगर प्रदेश विकास प्राधिकरणाच्या मेट्रो मार्ग-9, टप्पा-1, काशीगाव ते दहिसर (पूर्व)’ मेट्रोच्या तांत्रिक चाचणीचा हिरवा झेंडा दाखवून शुभारंभ केला. यावेळी उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे, उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार, मंत्री प्रताप सरनाईक व इतर… pic.twitter.com/OCGILNZTww
The trial run was conducted under the supervision of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). CM Fadnavis personally inspected the route ahead of the trial, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, as well as other key dignitaries.
मेट्रो मार्ग-9, चरण-1, काशीगांव से दहीसर (पूर्व) तक के मेट्रो का तांत्रिक परिक्षण का शुभारंभ आज होना खुशी की बात है। इसके सफल परिक्षण के बाद बहुत जल्दी ही यह सुविधा आम लोगों के लिए खुली हो जायेगी। इस मेट्रो की कनेक्टीविटी से मुंबई एवं ठाणे तक की नियमित यात्रा करने वाले लोगों को… pic.twitter.com/UdNrpp4IR5
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 14, 2025
Metro Line 9 is an extension of the Red Line (Line 7), designed to improve north-south connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Once fully operational, it will provide a crucial link for residents of Mira-Bhayandar and surrounding areas, significantly cutting travel time and offering a comfortable alternative to road transport.
