Kasarvadavali, Thane

Maharashtra Dy C M Eknath Shinde has announced a series of ambitious infrastructure and tourism projects for Thane, including India's tallest viewing tower at 260 meters along Thane Creek,. A convention center will be built in Kasarvadavali, and a 25-acre town park in Kolshet will feature an Agri Koli Museum, science center, aquarium, and sports complex. A 12.5-acre bird museum, a 25-acre musical concert area, and a 50-acre sports arena

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has successfully completed the technical inspection and trial run of Phase 1 for the Thane-Wadala Metro Line 4, covering Gaimukh to Vijay Garden, including four stations: Gaimukh, Govaniwada, Kasarvadavli, and Vijay Garden.Once fully operational, the 35.2-km corridor with 32 stations is expected to serve over a million daily commuters.

The Thane Metro is scheduled to commence trial runs in September 2025, with a full commercial launch targeted for December 2025 . The project aims to link Thane to Wadala via Kasarvadavali, reducing congestion and improving connectivity . The trial will test rolling stock performance, signaling systems, and platform operations.

Mumbai Metro's expansion includes eight lines under construction, aiming to create an integrated transport network. Line 3 (Aqua Line) is nearing completion, with its final stretch from Worli to Cuffe Parade expected to open on September 30, 2025. Metro Lines 4 and 4A will significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between Mumbai and Thane, linking Wadala, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Kasarvadavali, and Gaimukh.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have flagged off trial runs for Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line, which aims to improve connectivity between Wadala and Kasarvadavali in Thane. Trial runs were conducted on a 10-kilometer stretch from Cadbury Junction to Kasarvadavali and a 4.4-km priority section between Gaimukh and Vijay Garden. Phase 1 of the Thane-Wadala route is expected to open in stages by December 2025 and April 2026, with four stations ready by December 2025. The entire Metro Line 4 and 4A corridor will span 58 kilometers and is designed to operate eight-coach trains, benefiting an estimated 21 lakh commuters daily and reducing travel time by 50-75%.

Trial runs for the Wadala–Thane–Kasarvadavali Metro-4 corridor and its extension to Gaimukh (Metro-4A) will begin on the Cadbury Junction–Gaimukh stretch, with passenger operations expected by the end of December. The 10.5 km stretch from Cadbury Junction to Gaimukh is nearing completion and is expected to open by the end of 2025. Once operational, Metro Line 4 will provide connectivity between the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai and Thane.