MMRDA acquires land for construction of two metro depots in Thane
To expand the metro network, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced to establish two metro depots in Thane district of Maharashtra. The nodal agency has already acquired the land for the depots, crucial for the operation, maintenance, and repair of metro trains. For the upcoming Metro Line 12 that will connect Kalyan and Taloja, the government has allocated 47 hectares of land in Niljepada, Thane to MMRDA. Additionally, 59.65 hectares of land in Dongri Village (Bhayander West) have been acquired for the development of Metro Route 9 and 7A. This expansion will improve metro connectivity within the district, offering better transportation for residents.