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Mumbai Metro Expansion: CM Devendra Fadnavis Targets 70 Km Of Metro Corridors In 2027, Calls It Potential ‘Metro Year’
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points A significant expansion of metro corridors is planned, with a goal of completing a substantial amount of work by 2027. Authorities have been instructed to speed up certain infrastructure projects.
Authorities have been instructed to speed up certain infrastructure projects. A significant expansion of metro corridors is planned, with a goal of completing a substantial amount of work by 2027. Mechanisation is expected to play a key role in meeting this target, with a focus on ensuring skilled workers are available.
Further details about the project timeline and goals are available. The use of mechanisation is intended to facilitate timely completion of the work.
The target for completion of metro corridors is ambitious, with a significant amount of work to be finished in a relatively short timeframe.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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