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Mumbai Metro Line 6 (Pink Line) is a 15.3 km elevated east–west metro line from Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala) in Andheri (West) to Vikhroli on the Eastern Express Highway, running along the JVLR through Jogeshwari, SEEPZ and Powai. With links to Line 2A, Line 7, Line 3 and Line 4, it will tie the western and eastern suburbs together. It is about 88% complete and is expected to open in stages from around early 2027.
Under construction · Lokhandwala – Vikhroli
Length
About 15.3 km
Stations
13 (elevated)
Progress
About 88%
Expected
Early 2027 (partial)
Last checked: October 2026 · Opening dates and fares will be confirmed by MMRDA.
Line 6 route & stations
Under construction · Ⓜ Metro interchange
- Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala)
- Adarsh Nagar Ⓜ Line 2A
- Jogeshwari (West) Western Railway (Mumbai local)
- JVLR Junction Ⓜ Line 7
- Shyam Nagar
- Mahakali Caves
- SEEPZ Village Ⓜ Line 3 (nearby)
- Saki Vihar Road
- Rambaug (Powai)
- Powai Lake
- IIT Powai
- Kanjurmarg (West) Ⓜ Line 4 (Gandhi Nagar); Central Railway
- Vikhroli (EEH) Line 14 – proposed
Full station list
| # | Station | Status | Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala) | Under construction | – |
| 2 | Adarsh Nagar | Under construction | Line 2A |
| 3 | Jogeshwari (West) | Under construction | Western Railway (Mumbai local) |
| 4 | JVLR Junction | Under construction | Line 7 |
| 5 | Shyam Nagar | Under construction | – |
| 6 | Mahakali Caves | Under construction | – |
| 7 | SEEPZ Village | Under construction | Line 3 (nearby) |
| 8 | Saki Vihar Road | Under construction | – |
| 9 | Rambaug (Powai) | Under construction | – |
| 10 | Powai Lake | Under construction | – |
| 11 | IIT Powai | Under construction | – |
| 12 | Kanjurmarg (West) | Under construction | Line 4 (Gandhi Nagar); Central Railway |
| 13 | Vikhroli (EEH) | Under construction | Line 14 – proposed |
Current status (October 2026)
- Civil work: about 88% physical progress (April 2026). A 42 m, 169-tonne steel span was launched over the Western Railway tracks at Jogeshwari in April 2026.
- Depot: the Kanjurmarg car shed still waits for central approval of salt-pan land. MMRDA will open the line without it, using elevated pit lines at the Vikhroli end for daily maintenance and the Mandale depot for overhauls.
- Systems: trains, signalling and platform screen doors (NCC) and power supply (IRCON) were contracted in June 2025.
- Shared structure: a 2.58 km combined road flyover and metro viaduct between Swami Samarth Nagar and Mahakali Caves is being built with BMC.
- Opening: the earlier target was the second half of 2026; recent reports point to a partial opening around early 2027.
Timings & fare
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Timings | To be announced |
| Fare | To be announced. MMRDA metro lines charge distance-based fares starting at ₹10. |
| Travel time | Expected to save 30–45 minutes between Andheri and the Eastern Express Highway |
| Authority | MMRDA |
Interchange stations
Adarsh Nagar
Change to Line 2A (Yellow Line) on Link Road for Andheri (W), Malad, Borivali and Dahisar.
Jogeshwari (West)
Near Jogeshwari railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai local network.
JVLR Junction
Change to Line 7 (Red Line) on the Western Express Highway for Goregaon, Borivali (E), Dahisar and Gundavali.
SEEPZ Village
Close to the northern end of Line 3 (Aqua Line), the underground line to BKC, the airport and south Mumbai.
Kanjurmarg (West)
Connects with Line 4 (Green Line) at Gandhi Nagar towards Thane and Wadala, and with Central Railway locals.
Vikhroli (EEH)
Eastern terminus on the Eastern Express Highway; the proposed Line 14 to Ambernath via Navi Mumbai is planned to meet here.
Plan your trip (after opening)
Andheri (W) to Powai
- Board at Swami Samarth Nagar or Adarsh Nagar
- Ride east along JVLR
- Get off at Rambaug, Powai Lake or IIT Powai
Borivali to Powai or Kanjurmarg
- Take Line 7 south to JVLR
- Change to Line 6
- Ride to Powai, or to Kanjurmarg for Central Railway and Line 4
Route map
See also: Mumbai Metro map – all lines
Timeline
- October 2016MMRDA approves the Lokhandwala – Jogeshwari – Vikhroli – Kanjurmarg line with 13 stations.
- October 2017Maharashtra cabinet approves the project.
- 2018 – 2019Civil contracts awarded; construction begins.
- January 2022Crane collapse near Kanjurmarg during girder work.
- December 2022About 65% of civil work complete.
- June 2025Contracts for trains, signalling, platform doors and power systems awarded.
- January 2026MMRDA decides to open the line without the Kanjurmarg depot, using elevated pit lines.
- April 2026Steel span launched over the railway at Jogeshwari; about 88% physical progress.
- NextSystems installation, trials and safety approval; partial opening expected around early 2027.
About Metro Line 6
Route explained
Line 6 starts at Swami Samarth Nagar near Lokhandwala and runs east past Adarsh Nagar and Jogeshwari to the JVLR, then follows the Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road past Mahakali Caves, SEEPZ, Saki Vihar Road and Powai Lake to IIT Powai. It crosses to Kanjurmarg (West) and ends at Vikhroli on the Eastern Express Highway.
Why Line 6 matters
JVLR is one of the few east–west roads across the suburbs and is heavily congested. Line 6 will be the first metro line crossing between the Western and Eastern Express Highways north of BKC, and it meets four other metro lines.
Project & technical details
Length: about 15.3 km, elevated · Stations: 13 · Gauge: 1,435 mm standard gauge · Platform screen doors: yes
Cost: about ₹6,700 crore · Trains & signalling: NCC · Power: IRCON · Depot: Kanjurmarg (pending) · Authority: MMRDA
Frequently asked questions
Is Mumbai Metro Line 6 open?
No. Line 6 is still under construction. Physical work was about 88% complete in April 2026, and MMRDA plans to open it without waiting for its Kanjurmarg depot. Reports now suggest a partial opening around early 2027; no official date has been announced.
What is the route of Metro Line 6?
Line 6 (Pink Line) runs east–west from Swami Samarth Nagar in Lokhandwala, Andheri (West), along the Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) through Jogeshwari, SEEPZ and Powai to Kanjurmarg and Vikhroli on the Eastern Express Highway.
How many stations does Line 6 have?
13 elevated stations, from Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli (EEH). All stations are planned with platform screen doors.
Which metro lines connect with Line 6?
Line 2A at Adarsh Nagar, Line 7 at JVLR, Line 3 near SEEPZ, and Line 4 at Kanjurmarg (Gandhi Nagar), making it the main east–west link between Mumbai’s metro lines. It also meets the Western Railway at Jogeshwari and the Central Railway at Kanjurmarg.
Does Line 6 go to Powai?
Yes. It has three stations in the Powai area: Rambaug (Powai), Powai Lake and IIT Powai.
What will the fare be on Line 6?
Fares have not been announced. Mumbai’s MMRDA metro lines charge distance-based fares starting at ₹10.
Why is Line 6 delayed?
The line was first due around 2021–22. Delays came from land issues, a 2022 crane accident at Kanjurmarg, and the long-pending salt-pan land for the Kanjurmarg depot. To open sooner, MMRDA is building elevated pit lines near Vikhroli for daily maintenance, with major overhauls at the Mandale depot.
How long is Metro Line 6?
About 15.3 km according to MMRDA’s latest figures (originally approved as 14.47 km). The estimated cost is about ₹6,700 crore.
Who is building Line 6?
MMRDA is the project authority. Trains, signalling and platform doors were awarded to NCC, and power and electrical systems to IRCON, in June 2025.
Other metro lines
Sources: Indian Infrastructure – Jogeshwari span, 88% progress (Apr 2026) · Free Press Journal – temporary facility at Vikhroli (Sep 2026) · Swarajya – opening without depot · Wikipedia – Pink Line