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Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Route Map, Stations & Status

Under Construction📏 3.42 km (3.422 km alignment)🚉 2 Stations🗓 Expected 2026–2027🏢 Agency: MMRDA | Operator: MMMOCL (upon commissioning)

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Red Line Airport Extension / Mumbai Airport Metro / Metro Line 7A Route / CSMIA Metro / Airport Metro Mumbai) is a 3.42 km (3.422 km official alignment) under-construction rapid transit corridor extending Line 7 (Red Line) southwards from Gundavali (Andheri East) directly beneath Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 2 (CSMIA T2). Implemented by MMRDA, Line 7A features 2 stations (Airport Colony elevated station & CSIA Terminal 2 underground station), a 2.195 km underground tunnel section under Sahar Road, 0.99 km elevated viaduct, and direct underground interchanges at CSIA Terminal 2 with Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) and future Metro Line 8. Track Metro Line 7A Stations, Metro Line 7A Completion Date, CSMIA Terminal 2 Metro status, and Red Line Airport Extension updates.

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Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Economics

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Economics

Total Investment₹6,607 Crores (Combined sanctioned cost for Metro Line 9 & Line 7A)
Primary BackersMMRDA Equity & Multilateral Loan Assistance
Operator / ModelMMMOCL (upon commissioning)
Target Opening

Expected Completion Date

StatusUnder Construction
Target Opening DateExpected 2026–2027
Station list

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Stations

#StationTypeInterchange / ConnectionOpened
01
Airport Colony
ElevatedWestern Express Highway & Airport Colony Feeder (No Metro Interchange)Under Construction
02
CSIA Terminal 2
Underground TerminalMetro Line 3 (Aqua Line), Metro Line 8 & CSMIA T2 AirportUnder Construction
Geospatial Alignment

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Route Map

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Specs sheet

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Technical Specifications

ParameterValue
Corridor StatusUnder Construction
Line Number7A (Red Line Airport Spur)
Total Length3.42 km (3.422 km alignment)
Stations Count2
Corridor TypeElevated (0.99 km) & Underground (2.195 km)
Implementing AgencyMMRDA
OperatorMMMOCL (upon commissioning)
Opened / Est. OpeningExpected 2026–2027
Maximum Design Speed80 km/h
Track GaugeStandard Gauge (1435 mm)
Electrification System25kV AC overhead catenary (OHE)
Primary DepotDahisar / Rai Murdhe Depot (Shared with Line 7 & 9)
Chronological Milestones

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Timeline

2019

Approved by Maharashtra State Cabinet under MMRDA Master Plan

2020

EPC Civil Package LINE7A-C01 awarded to J. Kumar Infraprojects

2023

TBM shaft excavation & NATM tunnel portal construction commenced at Sahar Road

2025

Major TBM twin underground tunneling breakthrough completed under Sahar Road.

2026

Station architectural works, MEP, track laying and systems installation in progress across the 3.42 km corridor.

Proprietary analytics

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Economic & Connectivity Impact

Economic Significance

Provides direct rapid transit access to CSMIA Terminal 2 for passengers traveling from the northern suburbs of Mumbai and Mira-Bhayander via the Red Line network. Sanctioned under the combined ₹6,607 crore Line 9 & 7A package.

Traffic Impact

Bypasses severe surface traffic on WEH, Sahar Elevated Road, and Western Railway suburban bottlenecks for airport commuters.

Employment Centres Served

Connects major commercial and hotel districts in Andheri East, Sahar Airport City, and BKC directly with the rapid transit grid.

Intermodal Connectivity

Enables seamless transfer to Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) and CSMIA Airport Terminal 2 directly from the Red Line corridor.

Impact on Real Estate

Enhancing land value and premium commercial office demand along the Andheri East / Sahar Airport corridor.

Geospatial Explorer

Mumbai Metro Line 7A (Andheri East - CSIA Airport) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer

Elevated / UndergroundElevated: 0.99 km | Underground: 2.195 km
Viaduct Length0.99 km
Tunnel Length2.195 km
River CrossingsMithi River Tributary Underground Tunnel Passage
Major Bridges / CrossingsElevated Ramp Viaduct over Western Express Highway & WEH Flyover
Primary DepotDahisar / Rai Murdhe Depot (Lat: 19.260, Lon: 72.868)
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