Mumbai Newswrap @6PM: Metro Line 9 Trial Run, Dahisar Tragedy, Central Railway Plans & Tiranga Yatra

Mumbai Newswrap @6PM: Metro Line 9 Trial Run, Dahisar Tragedy, Central Railway Plans & Tiranga Yatra

The city has seen significant infrastructure developments and major events, including a Tiranga Yatra in Thane to honour the Armed Forces.

Alok DubeyUpdated: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 06:06 PM IST
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Mumbai Newswrap @6PM: Metro Line 9 Trial Run, Dahisar Tragedy, Central Railway Plans & Tiranga Yatra | X @mieknathshinde

Mumbai: The city has witnessed significant infrastructural developments alongside some major events. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the trial run of Metro Line 9 between Kashigaon and Dahisar East, marking a major step toward improved suburban connectivity.

In addition, Central Railway has also proposed a new fourth track between Karjat and Panvel to ease congestion and support connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred in Dahisar, where a 72-year-old woman reportedly took her own life due to prolonged illness; a note was found at the scene. In Thane, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde led a Tiranga Yatra in tribute to the Indian armed forces, following the success of Operation Sindoor.

Mumbai Metro Line 9: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Flags Off Trial Run From Kashigaon To Dahisar East (VIDEO)

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CM Fadnavis Flags Off Metro Line 9 Trial Run

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