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MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metro Line 5 is progressing steadily as its technical and operational hub, the Kasheli Depot has achieved 23% overall physical progress. 

Situated near Kasheli Toll Plaza, the Kasheli Depot is designed to accommodate around 30 trainsets, including inspection bays, workshop lines, a test track, a Depot Control Centre, administrative facilities, staff quarters, utility infrastructure and advanced maintenance systems. It is being constructed to support seamless operations, maintenance and stabling requirements of the 32 km Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan-Ulhasnagar Metro corridor.

To ensure long term stability, MMRDA has joined hands with IIT Bombay to adopt advanced ground improvement techniques. In the meantime, temporary inspection, testing and commissioning facilities are being established to support phased rollout and operational readiness of Mumbai Metro Line 5. 

Highlighting the progress of the depot Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, “The Kasheli Depot reflects Maharashtra’s commitment to building modern and reliable public transport infrastructure. Metro Line 5 will strengthen connectivity across Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar while advancing our vision of a developed, well-connected Maharashtra.”

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Shri Eknath Shinde said, “The Kasheli Depot will be central to the safe and efficient operation of Metro Line 5. Its steady progress brings the Mumbai Metropolitan Region closer to faster, reliable, and high-capacity public transport connectivity.” 

Once the depot is fully constructed it will power safe, reliable, and efficient metro services across Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan and Ulhasnagar.

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