The first phase of the project has been inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 2B, a strategic infrastructure for enhancing urban mobility in the Indian metropolis. It was created by, in the role of Project Management Consultant, FS Engineering, an engineering company of the Italian state railway group, in a consortium with Ayesa and CEG and commissioned by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. FS was responsible for the extension of two corridors of the metro network: Line 7, which entered commercial operation in 2023, and Line 2B.
Line 2B extends for 5,53 kilometers entirely on viaduct
The first phase of Line 2B extends for 5,53 kilometers entirely on viaduct, connecting DN Nagar to Mandale, and includes five stations: Deshbhakt NG Acharya Udyan – Diamond Garden (Chembur), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk (Chembur), Deonar, Mankhurd and Maharashtranagar – Mandale.
The new section is designed for a maximum speed of 90 km/h and will operate at an operating speed of 80 km/h. The signaling system is based on CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) technology, with advanced levels of automation, while power is provided by 25 kV AC electric traction.
The line is equipped with integrated telecommunications systems, including fiber optics, SCADA, on-board radio, and public address and information systems. All stations are equipped with semi-high platform screens, elevators, and escalators. Video surveillance systems, help points, and automatic ticketing systems based on QR codes and smart cards compliant with the NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) standard.
The infrastructure supports a fleet of six-carriage trains with capacity for up to 2.280 passengers per convoy.
The Mandale depot includes stabling and maintenance lines, test tracks, and workshops, supporting a fleet of six-car trains with capacity for up to 2.280 passengers per train. The infrastructure will significantly contribute to reducing road congestion and emissions, improving the quality of urban life. Participation in the The Mumbai Metro project confirms FS Engineering's role as a leading player in the field of railway engineering., conventional and high-speed, in metropolitan and road transport, contributing to the development of strategic infrastructures for the mobility of the future.
With over 40 years of experience, a presence in 15 countries and five continents and thousands of highly specialized professionals, FS Engineering represents the FS Group's engineering technology hub. The company promotes an integrated, digital, and sustainable approach to major projects, leveraging the use of advanced BIM platforms, the digitalization of construction sites, and the management of the entire infrastructure lifecycle.
