{"id":1309492,"date":"2026-05-15T13:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T07:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309492"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T07:46:04","slug":"mumbais-metro-13-budget-increases-by-88-to-rs-17725-crore-mira-raod-to-virar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/mumbais-metro-13-budget-increases-by-88-to-rs-17725-crore-mira-raod-to-virar\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai&#8217;s Metro 13 Budget Increases by 88% To Rs 17,725 Crore (Mira Raod To Virar)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mumbai\u2019s ambitious Metro Line 13 project connecting Bhayandar to Virar has become significantly more expensive after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) submitted a revised proposal to the Maharashtra government. The updated project cost has surged from \u20b96,900 crore to nearly \u20b917,725 crore \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/mumbai-news\/metro-13-revised-proposal-submitted-with-cost-escalation-of-88-101778700876556.html\">an increase of around 88%.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM-1024x601.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM-1536x901.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-9.58.14-AM.png 1984w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised proposal aims to improve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passenger ridership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial feasibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with existing metro corridors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity in Mumbai\u2019s fast-growing northern suburbs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metro 13 Will Connect Bhayandar To Virar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the revised alignment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metro Line 13 will run from Bhayandar to Dongarpada in north Virar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total corridor length will increase to around 24.9 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The line will feature 17 stations instead of the earlier planned 20 stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The corridor is expected to serve commuters from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mira Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bhayandar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naigaon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vasai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nallasopara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These regions currently depend heavily on overcrowded Western Railway suburban services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underground Section Increased Project Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest reasons behind the sharp cost escalation is the addition of underground metro construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised plan now includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14 elevated stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 underground stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 3.25-km underground stretch between Vasai and Nallasopara<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials reportedly said underground metro construction is substantially more expensive than elevated corridors. Inflation and rising construction costs have further increased the overall project estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designed To Reduce Western Railway Overcrowding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new alignment has been planned largely parallel to the Western Railway suburban corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials believe the metro line could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce pressure on Mumbai local trains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve commuting speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer alternative transport in congested western suburbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support future population growth in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The project is especially important because Virar-Vasai-Nallasopara remains one of Mumbai\u2019s fastest-growing residential belts, where lakhs of daily commuters travel toward Mumbai city for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Connectivity Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised Metro 13 proposal also improves interchange connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bhayandar station shifted to Subhash Chandra Bose Ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct interchange with Metro Line 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposed metro depot near Naringi Cricket Ground in Virar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The project may also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A double-decker bridge across Vasai Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road traffic on the lower deck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metro rail infrastructure on the upper deck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposed Stations On Metro Line 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised alignment includes stations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subhash Chandra Bose Ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naigaon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vasai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nallasopara East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nallasopara West<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dongarpada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The corridor is expected to significantly improve connectivity for residents living in outer Mumbai suburbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mumbai Metro Costs Are Rising Rapidly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metro Line 13 is not the only Mumbai metro project witnessing cost escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Mumbai metro corridors have faced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inflationary pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land acquisition costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering redesigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underground construction expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say underground metro projects in dense urban areas often become dramatically more expensive due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utility shifting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tunneling complexity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geological challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Project Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the rising costs, Metro Line 13 is viewed as strategically important for Mumbai\u2019s future urban mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The corridor could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce travel time across western suburbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve multimodal transport integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase real estate development around stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce dependence on overloaded suburban trains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For commuters in Virar, Vasai, and Nallasopara, the project could eventually transform daily travel patterns that currently involve some of India\u2019s most crowded train routes. <audio autoplay=\"\"><\/audio><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai\u2019s ambitious Metro Line 13 project connecting Bhayandar to Virar has become significantly more expensive after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) submitted a revised proposal to the Maharashtra government. 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