All You Need to Know About Mumbai Metro Line 12

Mumbai Metro Line 12 is an extension of the Orange Line. This will be an elevated metro line of 22.17 kilometres. It will connect Navi Mumbai to Kalyan-Dombivli city. 

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) approved the Kalyan-Dombivli-Taloja metro line. It is one of the key infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan region. 

Mumbai Metro Line 12 – Key Details

The Kalyan-Taloja metro line 12 starts from Kalyan East. It passes through key residential and industrial areas of Ganesh Nagar, Golavali, Dombivli MIDC, Manpada, Hedutane, Nilje Gaon, Vadavali, Turbhe, Pisarve Depot and Taloja being the last station. The 22.17-km long metro line will have 19 stations. 

The estimated construction cost is Rs 2037.2 crore. 

SYSTRA MVA Consulting – DB Engineering & Consulting JV was appointed General Consultant of Metro Line 12.

How Will Metro Line 12 Benefit People?

The Metro Line 12 will foster connectivity between Kalyan and Taloja. It takes more than 1 hour of travel between these areas. This 22-km metro route will reduce this time to a mere 25-30 minutes.

This fast commute will highly benefit people who commute daily to industrial areas like Taloja, Turbhe and MIDC.

Metro Line 12 – Current Status

MMRDA has targeted the completion date in 2027. 

In December 2023, MMRDA invited tenders for this project. Three firms namely Gawar Constructions Ltd, Kumar Infaprojects Ltd, and Welspun Enterprises Ltd, submitted bids for civil construction work. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde laid the foundation for this project on March 3, 2024.

Impact on Real Estate

This metro line 12 passes through crucial residential and industrial areas of Kalyan, Dombivali, Manpada, Shilphata, Turbhe and Taloja. These micro markets are likely to witness a surge in real estate property prices and a high property demand, all because of their proximity to Metro Line 12.

An entire ecosystem of offices, industries, residential areas will bbe developed once the metro is operational. This will act as a catalyst for real estate growth. The demand for affordable housing may increase.

Marathon Nextown is a prominent residential township at Kalyan-Shil road. It is in proximity to Metro Line 12. It offers premium 1 BHK, 2 BHK, and 2.5 BHK homes and comes with a host of recreational amenities. The key highlight of Nextown is quaint European architecture with big domes, a clocktower and large open spaces. It gives you that international vibe at a price that you can afford.

Marathon Nexworld is another township project in Dombivli that provides Studio apartments, 1 BHK and 2 BHK family homes. Panoramic views, world-class amenities, modern home designs – homes at Nexworld are a complete package!

Conclusion

The conclusion of Metro Line 12 will be a massive boost to Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai’s infrastructure. Its development will lead to increase in property prices and demand. If you’re a real estate investor, it would be wise to invest in these high-growth regions that are in proximity to metro lines.