Updated On: 05 March, 2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurates Orange Line 12 extension, enhancing connectivity between Kalyan and Taloja

CM Shinde inaugurated the Orange Line 12 extension. Pic/X
The work on the Navi Mumbai-Kalyan Metro link on Orange Line 12, Kalyan-Taloja, finally began on Sunday at the hands of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The line is an extension of Mumbai Metro Orange Line-5 (Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan) up to Taloja (Navi Mumbai Metro), further connecting to Navi Mumbai International Airport. Piling works began immediately after the ceremony.
The foundation stone laying ceremony for Metro Line 12 from Kalyan to Taloja was done on Sunday by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Piling works for the construction was initiated shortly after the ceremony. “Metro Orange Line 12 is one of the several Metro Lines strategically being developed across the MMR to complement the exceptional transportation services of the Mumbai Metro.