Mumbai: Mumbai’s metro network is preparing for a major leap with the nearing completion of Metro Line 2B, also known as the Yellow Line. Stretching over 23.64 km from D. N. Nagar in Andheri to Mandale in Mankhurd, the fully elevated corridor will feature 20 stations, improving east-west connectivity across some of the city’s busiest residential and commercial hubs, including Bandra, Kurla, Chembur and Mankhurd.

With an estimated project cost of Rs 10,986 crore, the new corridor is expected to dramatically reduce commute times and decongest major roads, benefiting lakhs of daily commuters. The project, once fully operational, will enable faster, safer and more comfortable public transport while linking critical zones across Mumbai.

Details On Mega Project’s Progress

As of mid-2025, civil work on Metro Line 2B is progressing steadily, with 78 per cent to 83 per cent of the overall construction completed. key milestones include 98 per cent completion of pile caps, 92 per cent of pier work and nearly 87 per cent of girder installation. The Mandale depot, spread over 31 hectares, is 98 per cent complete and will serve as the main hub for stabling and maintaining trains.

Phase 1 of the corridor, spanning 5.4 km from Mandale to Diamond Garden and covering five stations, has already seen trial runs begin in April 2025. Authorities are aiming to open this stretch to the public by the end of the year, while full commissioning of the entire corridor is planned in stages between 2026 and 2027.

Metro Line 2B will run modern six-coach trains manufactured by BEML. These trains come equipped with regenerative braking, onboard CCTV cameras and mobile charging points. Out of 96 trains sanctioned for the Mumbai Metro network through funding from ADB and NDB, 60 have been delivered, with many designated for Line 2B.

Project To Ease East-West Connectivity

Designed for a daily ridership of over 10 lakh passengers by 2031, the corridor is expected to cut travel times by 50–75 per cent, depending on traffic conditions. Interchange stations at key junctions will provide smooth connectivity with other metro lines, suburban railways, the monorail and even the proposed Airport Rail Link.

Besides easing congestion, the Yellow Line will promote public transport over private vehicles, potentially reducing pollution and improving road safety. The project is a major step toward integrated urban mobility, enhancing accessibility to commercial, industrial and residential areas across the city.

Thane: In a shocking incident that took place on Sunday morning near Kalyan railway station, a passenger was attacked, and his mobile phone was snatched.

Victim Was Hit On Hand For Snatching Phone

Gaurav Nikam, 26, a resident of Nashik, was travelling from Thane to Nashik by the Tapovan Express when an unknown person suddenly hit him on the arm between Shahad and Ambivli stations and attempted to snatch his mobile phone.

Victim Loses Leg After Fall

During the incident, Nikam lost his balance and fell from the train. His left leg went directly under the wheels, causing serious injuries. Without stopping, the assailant kicked and beat the injured Nikam, snatched his mobile phone, and fled the scene.

Man Dies After Falling From Local Train

In a similar incident reported recently, a man died after falling from a moving train between Kopar and Diva stations on the Central Railways suburban section on 23 July, Wednesday, around 8 am. This stretch, part of the Dombivli-Thane section, is among the most crowded in Mumbai’s suburban rail network.

According to government railway police officials, the deceased has been identified as Munna Yadav, a rag picker who resided in Diva. Yadav reportedly lost his balance and fell from the packed train amid peak-hour congestion.

Beed (Maharashtra): Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil narrowly avoided a major mishap after the lift he was travelling in suddenly plunged from the first floor to the ground floor at Shivaji Rao Critical Care Hospital in Beed. The incident occurred around 1.30 pm on Sunday, August 3, while Patil was on a visit to meet a patient admitted at the hospital.

CCTV Shows Exact Moments Of Fall

CCTV footage of the incident, now circulating widely on social media, shows Patil entering the lift along with a group of 10-12 supporters. Moments after the lift doors close, it suddenly descends rapidly to the ground floor, prompting panic among those inside. The video also captures the group shouting for help, visibly shaken by the sudden fall.

No Injuries Reported

According to reports, a person present on the ground floor immediately rushed to assist, managing to force open the lift doors and safely evacuate Patil and his team. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Speaking to the media after the mishap, Patil confirmed that he had gone to visit a patient and had used the lift to reach the designated ward. “As soon as the lift began moving, it suddenly dropped down. It was a terrifying experience, but thankfully, everyone is safe,” he reportedly stated.

The incident has raised serious questions about the hospital’s infrastructure and safety protocols. Many have expressed concern over the apparent lack of maintenance and monitoring of critical systems like elevators, especially in medical institutions.

Overcrowding Likely Reason Behind Lift Collapse

In response, the hospital administration has announced that an internal probe has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the malfunction. While the reason for the fall is yet to be established, preliminary discussions have hinted at either a technical fault or potential overloading.