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A contract was recently awarded for the construction of the Mogharpada depot (car shed) in Thane as part of the ongoing Mumbai Metro Line 4 project in India. The US$ 109M contract was awarded by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to SEW-VSE (JV).
The depot will be built on an area of approximately 42.25 hectares at Mogharpada. Upon completion, it will comprise stabling yards, an operational control centre, administrative buildings, maintenance and workshop buildings. It will also have an auxiliary substation, staff quarters and other necessary infrastructure. Moreover, the depot will have 64 stabling lines 32 of which are present and 32 of which will be provided in future. Furthermore, it will have 10 inspection bay lines and 10 workshop lines.
The depot will serve Mumbai Metro Green Line Routes 4 and 4A, connecting Wadala to Gaimukh.
In another related development, the MMRDA has approved a tender for laying a ballastless railway track connecting Mulund Fire Station to Gaimukh Station and the aforementioned depot. Apurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt Ltd has been appointed for this task the cost of which is R121,55,91,349, 7.29% less than the initial tender amount.
Mumbai Metro Line 4 Project Overview
Mumbai Metro Line 4 from Wadala to Kasarvadavali is a 32.32km long elevated corridor with 32 stations. It is expected to provide interconnectivity among the existing Eastern Express Roadway, Central Railway, Mono Rail, the ongoing Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) & Metro Line 8 (Wadala to General Post Office).
The Rs. 14,549 Cr project will provide rail-based access to the commercial, Govt. bodies, and geographical landmarks in Mumbai. Dedicated Depots are planned in Owale land up to an extent of 20 Ha. and in Godrej Land is up to 15.50 Ha. Area. Depending on road conditions, it will also reduce the current travel time by between 50% and 75%. |
