IN PICS: CM Eknath Shinde lays foundation stone for Kalyan-Taloja Metro Line 12

Updated On: 03 March, 2024 10:10 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday laid the foundation of the Metro Line 12 which will connect Kalyan with Taloja in Navi Mumbai. Pics/MMRDA & CMO

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday laid the foundation of the Metro Line 12 which will connect Kalyan with Taloja in Navi Mumbai. Pics/MMRDA & CMO

<p>The upcoming metro line is an extension of Metro Line-5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) which will play a crucial role in improving the connectivity in MMR and extending the Metro network</p>

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The upcoming metro line is an extension of Metro Line-5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) which will play a crucial role in improving the connectivity in MMR and extending the Metro network

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Metro Line 12 incorporates a completely elevated structure with 19 stations along the 22.173 km route

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The estimated cost of this project, expected to be completed by end-2027, is around Rs 5,865 crore, as per MMRDA press release

<p>The journey from Taloja to Kalyan, south Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayender and Virar, will become shorter and more convenient," the chief minister said after laying the foundation for the metro project at an open ground in Dombivali</p>

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The journey from Taloja to Kalyan, south Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayender and Virar, will become shorter and more convenient," the chief minister said after laying the foundation for the metro project at an open ground in Dombivali

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He said the travel time between Kalyan and Taloja will be reduced by 45 minutes after the Metro Line 12 is ready

<p>This strategic expansion of connectivity between Kalyan and Taloja will bring a new wave of development in the surrounding regions, leading to growth of businesses in the region," the chief minister added</p>

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This strategic expansion of connectivity between Kalyan and Taloja will bring a new wave of development in the surrounding regions, leading to growth of businesses in the region," the chief minister added

<p>"Maharashtra is making huge leaps in terms of infrastructure development and economic growth, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region continues to be a major part of this progressive journey," Shinde said</p>

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"Maharashtra is making huge leaps in terms of infrastructure development and economic growth, and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region continues to be a major part of this progressive journey," Shinde said

<p>The CM added that MMRDA`s (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) consistent expansion of the Metro network exemplifies its commitment to sustainable urban development in and around the MMR</p>

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The CM added that MMRDA`s (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) consistent expansion of the Metro network exemplifies its commitment to sustainable urban development in and around the MMR

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