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The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee approved a 35 km Metro Line 8, known as the Gold Line to connect Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai with Navi Mumbai International Airport, at an estimated cost of INR 22,862 crore. The corridor will have 20 stations, including six underground and 14 elevated, with about 9.25 km underground and 24.63 km elevated. Land acquisition of 30.7 hectares is projected to cost INR 388 crore. The government aims to complete approvals and land acquisition within six months, and construction in three years, reducing travel time to roughly 30 minutes.
The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee recently approved the 35 km Metro Line 8 project to directly connect Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with the under construction Navi Mumbai International Airport. Dubbed the Gold Line, the corridor will feature 20 stations, six of which will be underground and 14 elevated, and is estimated to cost INR 22,862 crore. Land acquisition for the project will cover approximately 30.7 hectares, with costs projected at INR 388 crore. Advertisement
The underground section will stretch 9.25 km from Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 to Ghatkopar East, while the remaining 24.63 km will be elevated, running from Ghatkopar West to Navi Mumbai Airport Terminal 2. The Chief Minister has instructed that all land acquisition and approvals be completed within six months, and construction finished within three years from the date of approvals. Once operational, the metro is expected to cut travel time between the two airports to about 30 minutes, significantly reducing reliance on road transport.
This project has been in planning for several years, with increasing demand for reliable airport-to-airport connectivity. The Metro Line 8 will also integrate with existing and planned metro routes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, creating interchanges that improve passenger mobility across the city. It is part of a broader effort by the state government to strengthen urban infrastructure and prepare for large-scale events and economic activity.
Alongside the airport link, the committee approved related projects, including the 66.15 km Nashik city ring road, costing INR 3,954 crore, to support infrastructure needs ahead of the Kumbh Mela. Additionally, the 85.76 km Navegaon More-Konsari-Mulchera-Hedri-Surjagad highway in Gadchiroli district will be upgraded to a four-lane cement concrete road to enhance mineral transportation. These projects reflect the government's focus on improving connectivity across key urban and industrial corridors.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What project did the Maharashtra Cabinet approve regarding airport connectivity?
The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee approved Metro Line 8, also called the “Gold Line,” a 35 km corridor linking Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with the under construction Navi Mumbai International Airport. The project aims to provide fast, reliable airport-to-airport connectivity, reducing travel time to approximately 30 minutes.
Q2. What is the estimated cost and funding for the Gold Line project?
The estimated cost of the metro line is INR 22,862 crore. Land acquisition will cover about 30.7 hectares, projected to cost INR 388 crore. The government intends to complete all approvals and land acquisition within six months, with construction scheduled to finish within three years of approval.
Q3. How is the corridor designed in terms of stations and alignment?
The corridor will have 20 stations, including six underground and 14 elevated. The underground stretch, 9.25 km long, will run from Mumbai Airport Terminal 2 to Ghatkopar East. The remaining 24.63 km will be elevated, connecting Ghatkopar West to Navi Mumbai Airport Terminal 2.
Q4. How will this metro integrate with the existing transport network?
Metro Line 8 will link with other operational and planned metro routes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, creating interchanges that enhance passenger mobility and connectivity across the city, particularly for air travellers and business commuters.
Q5. What is the expected impact on travel and urban mobility?
Once operational, the corridor will drastically reduce reliance on road transport, cutting travel time between the two airports to around 30 minutes. It is expected to benefit passengers, logistics operators, and improve overall urban mobility in the region.
Q6. Were any other projects approved alongside this metro line?
Yes, the committee also approved the 66.15 km Nashik city ring road (INR 3,954 crore) to improve infrastructure ahead of Kumbh Mela and the 85.76 km Navegaon More–Konsari–Mulchera–Hedri–Surjagad highway in Gadchiroli to enhance mineral transport. These projects demonstrate the government’s broader focus on urban and industrial connectivity.
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