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Mumbai Metro Line 6, known as the Pink Line, is a 15.18 km elevated corridor connecting Swami Samarth Nagar in Andheri to Vikhroli (EEH), with 13 stations along key areas such as JVLR, SEEPZ, and Powai. Aiming to improve east-west connectivity, the project is set for completion this year, with daily ridership projected at 7.69 lakh by 2031. The line will intersect with Metro Lines 2A, 3, 4, and 7, and connect to Western and Central Railways at Jogeshwari and Kanjurmarg. With a budget of INR 6,716 crore, the Pink Line will significantly reduce congestion on JVLR, Western Express Highway, and SV Road.
The Mumbai Metro Line 6, also known as the Pink Line, is a 15.18 kilometer under construction elevated metro line connecting Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala) - JVLR - SEEPZ - Powai - Vikhroli through 13 stations. Designed to improve east-west connectivity, the line is scheduled for completion this year. Once operational, officials expect a daily ridership of 7.69 lakh by 2031. Advertisement
The Pink Line begin at Swami Samarth Nagar in Andheri and extend to Vikhroli (EEH) in the eastern suburbs, covering locations such as Adarsh Nagar, Jogeshwari (W), JVLR, Shyam Nagar, Mahakali Caves, SEEPZ Village, Saki Vihar Road, Rambaug, Powai Lake, IIT Powai, Kanjurmarg (W), and Vikhroli (EEH). A 15.02-hectare depot at Kanjurmarg will service this line.
The Metro Line 6 offers multiple transit networks, connecting commuters to other metro and railways lines. It will intersect with Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line) at the Lower Oshiwara Station, with Metro Line 7 (Red Line) at JVLR and with Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) near Arey Colony and with Metro Line 4 (Green Line) near Kanjurmarg West. Additionally, it will connect to the Western Railways at Jogeshwari and to the Central Railways at Kanjurmarg.
The Metro Line 6 will play an important role in alleviating congestion on east-west road corridors such as the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR), the Western Express Highway, and SV Road. By providing an efficient alternative to road transport, the metro is expected to significantly ease traffic flow and offer a more comfortable travel experience for commuters. The corridor is projected to handle peak-hour peak-direction traffic (PHPDT) of 29,658 passengers, making it an integral part of Mumbai's expanding metro network.
The project has been allocated a budget of INR 6,716 crore, highlighting its importance as a major infrastructure development. The metro will feature rolling stock with a width of 3.20 m, a height of 3.9 m, and a length of 21.84 m, ensuring a comfortable and efficient travel experience for passengers.
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