Mumbai Metro Line 2B: Big Step Taken Towards Opening — Details Inside

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will begin supplying electricity to a 5.6-kilometre part of Metro Line 2B, from Mandale to Diamond Garden, starting April 8, according to Times Now. This process, known as energisation, means that electric power will be given to the overhead equipment (OHE)-the wires above the metro tracks that supply electricity to the trains.

This is a major step towards making the 23.6-kilometre-long Metro Line 2B fully ready, as the corridor will be opened in stages. The MMRDA has already energised the test track at the Mandale depot and rolled out the first Metro train.

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"This is an important step to begin trial runs and prepare for full operations. We plan to make the Mandale to Diamond Garden section operational before the end of the year," a senior MMRDA official told the Times of India.

About Metro Line 2B

Metro Line 2B is part of the larger Metro Line 2 network and will connect D N Nagar in the west to Mandale in the east. The route passes through busy areas such as Bandra, Kurla, and Chembur.

Once fully running, it is expected to serve around 10 lakh (1 million) passengers daily. This will help reduce traffic on the roads and provide a faster travel option for commuters.

The MMRDA is opening the line in phases, with the Mandale to Diamond Garden stretch being developed first. The route uses a 25 kV alternating current (AC) overhead system, which is the same as other Metro lines in Mumbai.

Mandale Depot Key To Operations

The Mandale depot is essential for Metro Line 2B. It is located in Mankhurd on government-owned land measuring 31.4 hectares. The depot has a two-level structure to save space and can house up to 72 Metro trains.

Trial runs on the energised section are expected to start soon, bringing the city one step closer to another fully operational Metro line.