Saralnama
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Thane Metro will begin operations by December 2025. He denied it is an election promise before civic polls. The Metro project, part of the Metro 4 corridor, will connect Wadala, Ghatkopar, and Kasarvadavali in Thane. Trial runs are planned for September on a 10-km stretch. Shinde said the project faced delays earlier but gained momentum under his leadership. The Metro will improve travel and reduce traffic in Thane. Shiv Sena works year-round, not only during elections, he added. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 15:47 IST; source: link)