Mumbai Metro Line 2B Construction Nears Finish: Chembur Station Stretch Likely to Open in April 2026

Commuters in Mumbai's eastern suburbs may soon get relief as Chembur station on Mumbai Metro Line 2B is expected to open for public use in April 2026. Officials of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority are preparing to begin operations from this stretch first, ahead of the full corridor rollout.

The move is aimed at testing passenger response and strengthening connectivity in East Mumbai before the entire 23.64-km route becomes operational.

Key link for eastern suburbs

Mumbai Metro Line 2B, also known as the Yellow Line, will connect D.N. Nagar in Andheri West with Mandalay station in Mankhurd East. Once fully operational, the elevated corridor is expected to reduce east-west road congestion and improve travel between residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres and railway hubs.

Chembur station falls within the first operational stretch between Diamond Garden and Mandala. Its opening is seen as significant for residents of central and eastern suburbs who currently rely heavily on road transport.

Authorities believe starting services from Chembur will help shift a section of commuters from crowded roads to the metro network. It is also expected to provide valuable data on ridership patterns and interchange demand.

Strong interchange network

Line 2B is designed with multiple interchange points. The route will link D.N. Nagar to Metro Line 1 and eventually connect to Metro Line 2A. At Bandra Kurla Complex, passengers are expected to get access to Metro Line 3. Chembur will provide connectivity to the monorail, while suburban railway access will be available at Bandra, Kurla and Mankhurd.

This multi-modal integration is expected to cut travel time significantly for daily office-goers, students and business travellers.

Phased rollout

The corridor is being commissioned in three stages to allow partial operations:

Phase 1: Diamond Garden to Mandala

Phase 2: Diamond Garden to Saraswat Nagar

Phase 3: Saraswat Nagar to Andheri West

In the final phase, Line 2B will directly connect with Metro Line 2A, strengthening Mumbai's growing metro grid.

Planned stations along the corridor include ESIC Nagar, Prem Nagar, Indira Nagar, Nanavati Hospital, Kheera Nagar, Saraswat Nagar, National College, Bandra Metro, Income Tax Department Office, ILFS, MTNL Metro, Barve Marg, Kurla East, East Expressway, Chembur, Diamond Garden, Shivaji Chowk, BSNL Metro, Mankhurd and Mandla Metro.

Full corridor by 2026-27

Project updates indicate that construction of the first section is nearing completion and safety certification procedures are underway. Officials expect the full Mumbai Metro Line 2B corridor to be operational between 2026 and 2027.

Once complete, the line will provide continuous metro connectivity from D.N. Nagar to Mandalay in Mankhurd East, easing pressure on key arterial roads and improving travel efficiency across Mumbai.