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The Maharashtra government plans to roll out the Mumbai water metro project in phases starting December, aiming to ease traffic congestion across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Ports Minister Nitesh Rane said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be submitted by February 28, after which two routes will be finalised for the first phase. The INR 1,200 crore project proposes six to eight routes using battery-powered ferries, initially focusing on key Mumbai city stretches such as Nariman Point, Worli, Bandra, Juhu and Versova. Modelled on the Kochi water metro, the project will later expand across the wider MMR, with improved connectivity including faster access to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The proposed Mumbai water metro project, which aims to introduce battery-powered ferries to reduce road congestion in the metropolis and adjoining areas, is expected to begin operations in phases from December, Maharashtra Ports Minister Nitesh Rane said on Monday. Advertisement
Speaking to PTI in Mumbai, Rane said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the water metro in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is expected to be submitted by his department by February 28. Once the DPR is finalised, discussions will be held with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to assess the feasibility of the proposed routes.
The project, estimated to cost around INR 1,200 crore, envisages connecting six to eight routes across the MMR through a network of electric-powered boats under the water taxi system. Of these, two routes will be selected for implementation in the first phase.
We have decided to start with Mumbai city and then move to the wider MMR, which includes areas of adjoining districts, Rane said, outlining the phased approach to the rollout.
Within Mumbai city, the water metro services are expected to focus on high-traffic coastal stretches, including Nariman Point, Worli, Bandra, Juhu and Versova. The minister said two of these routes will be taken up initially, with further expansion planned in subsequent phases based on demand and operational feasibility.
The project is modelled on the successful water metro system in Kochi, Kerala, and is aimed at providing an environmentally friendly and efficient alternative mode of urban transport. By deploying battery-operated ferries, the government hopes to ease pressure on Mumbai's overcrowded road and rail networks while promoting sustainable mobility.
Rane also highlighted the strategic importance of the Radio Club jetty near the Gateway of India in south Mumbai. Once operational, he said, the water metro will enable commuters to reach the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport in approximately 40 minutes, significantly reducing travel time.
A formal announcement regarding the project is expected to be made by Chief Minister Fadnavis during the presentation of the state budget on March 6. The initiative is seen as a key step towards diversifying Mumbai's transport infrastructure and improving last-mile connectivity across the region.
Source - PTI
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