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Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 is an 11.1 km elevated metro line from Belapur Terminal through Kharghar to Pendhar near Taloja, with 11 stations. Built by CIDCO and operated by Maha Metro, it opened on 17 November 2023. Fares are ₹10 – ₹30, and trains run about every 10 minutes at peak. Two extensions to the Navi Mumbai airport were approved in June 2026.
Operational · Belapur – Pendhar
Timings
About 6 AM – 10 PM
Frequency
10 min peak · 15 min off-peak
Fare
₹10 – ₹30
Stations
11 · 11.1 km
Last checked: October 2026 · Timings and fares can change — confirm with CIDCO or Maha Metro.
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Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 stations
Operational · 🚆 Railway connection
- Belapur Terminal CBD Belapur railway station (Harbour & Trans-Harbour lines)
- RBI Colony
- Belpada Near Kharghar railway station
- Utsav Chowk Kharghar
- Kendriya Vihar Kharghar
- Kharghar Village Kharghar
- Central Park Kharghar Central Park
- Pethpada Kharghar
- Amandoot Future Line 12 (Kalyan – Taloja)
- Pethali – Taloja Near Taloja Panchnand railway station
- Pendhar Terminus · future Line 2 to the airport
Full station list
| # | Station | km from Belapur | Status | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belapur Terminal | 0.0 | Operational | CBD Belapur railway station (Harbour & Trans-Harbour lines) |
| 2 | RBI Colony | 0.8 | Operational | – |
| 3 | Belpada | 2.0 | Operational | Near Kharghar railway station |
| 4 | Utsav Chowk | 3.4 | Operational | Kharghar |
| 5 | Kendriya Vihar | 4.1 | Operational | Kharghar |
| 6 | Kharghar Village | 5.1 | Operational | Kharghar |
| 7 | Central Park | 6.1 | Operational | Kharghar Central Park |
| 8 | Pethpada | 7.4 | Operational | Kharghar |
| 9 | Amandoot | 8.7 | Operational | Future Line 12 (Kalyan – Taloja) |
| 10 | Pethali – Taloja | 10.7 | Operational | Near Taloja Panchnand railway station |
| 11 | Pendhar | 11.1 | Operational | Terminus · future Line 2 to the airport |
All 11 stations are elevated. Distances are approximate, measured from Belapur Terminal.
Timings & fare
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First train | About 6:00 AM from Belapur and Pendhar |
| Last train | About 10:00 PM |
| Frequency | Every 10 minutes at peak, every 15 minutes off-peak |
| End-to-end journey | About 20–25 minutes |
| Operator | Maha Metro, for CIDCO |
Fare slabs (from 7 September 2024)
| Distance | Fare |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 km | ₹10 |
| 4 – 8 km | ₹20 |
| More than 8 km | ₹30 |
Example: Belapur Terminal to Pendhar costs ₹30, down from ₹40 before CIDCO cut fares by up to 33% in September 2024. Tokens, smart cards and QR tickets are available at stations.
Railway & metro connections
Belapur Terminal
Next to CBD Belapur railway station on the Harbour and Trans-Harbour lines, with trains to CSMT, Panvel, Thane and Vashi. Planned Line 1A will continue from here to Sagar Sangam.
Belpada
The closest metro stop to Kharghar railway station and the Kharghar node.
Central Park
Serves Kharghar Central Park and the surrounding sectors; one of the busiest stops on the line.
Amandoot
Planned interchange with Line 12 from Kalyan to Taloja, which will connect Navi Mumbai to Dombivli, Kalyan and Line 5.
Pethali – Taloja
Serves Taloja and is close to Taloja Panchnand station on the Panvel – Diva line.
Pendhar
Current terminus near Taloja. The approved Line 2 will continue from here to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Plan your trip
Mumbai (CSMT) to Kharghar
- Take a Harbour line local from CSMT to CBD Belapur
- Walk to Belapur Terminal metro station
- Ride to Utsav Chowk, Kharghar Village or Central Park
Kharghar to Taloja
- Board at any Kharghar station
- Ride towards Pendhar
- Get off at Pethali – Taloja or Pendhar for Taloja
Airport extensions (approved June 2026)
In June 2026 the Maharashtra government approved CIDCO’s ₹5,575 crore expansion of Navi Mumbai Metro, connecting Line 1 to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA):
| Line | Route | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1A | Belapur – Sagar Sangam | 3.02 km | 2 |
| Line 2 | Pendhar – NMIA Terminal 4 | 14.07 km | 11 |
- Line 1A will meet the proposed Gold Line (Line 8) at Sagar Sangam, giving western Navi Mumbai direct airport access.
- Line 2 will run through Taloja MIDC to the airport and connect with Line 12 at Amandoot.
- Together with Line 1 they form a continuous 28 km line from Sagar Sangam to the airport.
- Timeline: construction from FY 2027–28; operations targeted for FY 2031–32.
The Gold Line is planned to link NMIA with Mumbai airport (CSMIA), where Line 3 and Line 7A connect.
About Navi Mumbai and its metro
Navi Mumbai is a planned satellite city of Mumbai founded in 1971. After Independence, Mumbai’s population grew rapidly, and by the 1970s industrial and commercial growth had made the city badly overcrowded. To relieve the pressure, the Government of Maharashtra planned a twin city across the harbour: Navi Mumbai.
In March 1971 the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) was formed to develop and maintain the new city, and for its first ten years it was the only authority responsible for Navi Mumbai. CIDCO planned 14 nodes, each with its own railway station and commercial centre:
| Area | Nodes |
|---|---|
| North Navi Mumbai | Airoli, Ghansoli, Kopar Khairane, Vashi, Sanpada, Nerul, Belapur |
| South Navi Mumbai | Kharghar, Kamothe, Kalamboli, Pushpak Nagar, Panvel, Ulwe, Dronagiri |
As the population grew, CIDCO looked to strengthen public transport beyond the suburban railway. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) carried out the feasibility study and prepared a metro master plan. The first plan proposed six corridors covering about 120 km; the revised plan finalised five corridors covering 106.4 km, while two earlier metro corridors (Uran – Ranjanpada – Nerul and Ranjanpada – Kharkopar – Seawoods) became suburban rail corridors instead.
Original DMRC master plan (historical)
| # | Corridor | Length | Implementing authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belapur – Taloja – Pendhar – Khandeshwar – NMIA | 23.4 km | CIDCO / Maha Metro |
| 2 | Mankhurd – NMIA – Panvel | 32 km | MMRDA |
| 3 | Sewri – Kharkopar – NMIA (MTHL) | 22 km | MMRDA |
| 4 | Dighe – Turbhe – Belapur | 20 km | NMMC |
| 5 | Vashi – Ghansoli – Mahape | 9 km | NMMC |
| Total | 106.4 km |
This was the original long-term plan. Only Line 1 Phase 1 has been built; the newer plan approved in 2026 (Line 1A and Line 2) replaces the earlier phases 2 and 3 for the airport link.
Line 1 phases
Line 1 was planned as a 23.4 km corridor from Belapur to Khandeshwar in three phases. The state appointed CIDCO as implementing agency on 30 March 2010, the line received approval on 29 April 2010, and Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan laid the foundation stone on 1 May 2011.
| Phase | Route | Length | Stations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Belapur – Kharghar – Taloja – Pendhar | 11.1 km | 11 | Operational |
| Phase 2 | MIDC Taloja – Kalamboli – Khandeshwar | 10.3 km | 8 | Planned (superseded by Line 2 to NMIA) |
| Phase 3 | Link between Phase 1 and Phase 2 | 2.0 km | – | Planned |
Why it took 12 years
Construction of Phase 1 began in November 2011 with a 2014 deadline. The original consortium missed it, and CIDCO extended the deadline to the end of 2016, which was also missed. With only about 60% of station work complete, CIDCO terminated the contract on 11 January 2017 and re-tendered the remaining stations.
In January 2021 CIDCO appointed Maha Metro to complete the project, and work finally gathered pace. After a trial run in December 2022 and safety certification in June 2023, the line opened on 17 November 2023. Phase 1 cost about ₹3,064 crore at completion (the 2012 estimate for all three phases was ₹4,068 crore).
Technical details
Length: 11.1 km, elevated · Stations: 11 · Gauge: 1,435 mm standard gauge · Power: 25 kV AC overhead
Trains: 8 three-coach trains by CRRC Zhuzhou (about 1,100 passengers each, top speed 80 km/h) · Depot: Taloja · Owner: CIDCO · Operator: Maha Metro
Route map
See also: Mumbai Metro map – all lines
Timeline
- March 1971CIDCO formed to build Navi Mumbai.
- March – April 2010CIDCO appointed implementing agency; Line 1 approved.
- 1 May 2011Foundation stone laid; construction begins later that year.
- 2014 – 2016Original and extended deadlines missed.
- 11 January 2017CIDCO terminates the original contract.
- January 2021Maha Metro appointed to complete Phase 1.
- December 2022Trial run between Central Park and Belapur.
- June 2023Final safety certification (CMRS).
- 17 November 2023Belapur – Pendhar opens to passengers.
- 12 January 2024Prime Minister formally dedicates the line.
- 7 September 2024Fares cut by up to 33%; maximum fare now ₹30.
- December 2024Line receives three ISO certifications.
- November 2025More than 1.15 crore passengers carried; peak frequency improved to 10 minutes.
- June 2026₹5,575 crore Line 1A and Line 2 airport extensions approved.
- NextConstruction of Line 1A and Line 2 from FY 2027–28; airport link targeted for 2031–32.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 timings?
Trains run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, every 10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes off-peak, under CIDCO’s revised timetable. Check with CIDCO or Maha Metro before late trips.
What is the fare on Navi Mumbai Metro?
Since 7 September 2024 fares are ₹10 for up to 4 km, ₹20 for 4–8 km and ₹30 for longer trips. Belapur to Pendhar costs ₹30 (down from ₹40).
How many stations are on Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1?
11 elevated stations over 11.1 km, from Belapur Terminal through Kharghar to Pendhar near Taloja.
When did Navi Mumbai Metro start?
Line 1 (Belapur – Pendhar) opened to passengers on 17 November 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally dedicated it on 12 January 2024.
Who operates Navi Mumbai Metro?
CIDCO owns the line. Maha Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation) operates and maintains it under a 10-year contract.
Does Navi Mumbai Metro go to the Navi Mumbai airport?
Not yet. In June 2026 the state approved Line 2 from Pendhar to the airport’s Terminal 4 and Line 1A from Belapur to Sagar Sangam, where the proposed Gold Line (Line 8) will meet. Construction is due to start in 2027–28, with operations targeted for 2031–32.
Is Navi Mumbai Metro connected to Mumbai Metro?
Not directly yet. Amandoot station will connect with Line 12 (Kalyan – Taloja), which links to Line 5 towards Bhiwandi and Thane. The proposed Gold Line will link Navi Mumbai to Mumbai airport and Line 3.
Which railway stations are near Navi Mumbai Metro?
Belapur Terminal is at CBD Belapur station, Belpada is near Kharghar station, and Pethali – Taloja is near Taloja Panchnand station, so you can change to Mumbai local trains at these points.
How many people use Navi Mumbai Metro?
Line 1 had carried more than 1.15 crore passengers by November 2025, two years after opening.
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Sources: ThePrint (PTI) – fare cut, Sep 2024 · Newsband – 1.15 crore riders, Nov 2025 · Free Press Journal – Line 1A & Line 2 approval, Jun 2026 · Wikipedia – Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1