Maha Metro Proposes ₹14,520 Crore, 58-km Light Metro Network for Nashik in Two Phases
Maha Metro has proposed a 58-km metro network for Nashik at an estimated cost of ₹14,520 crore. The plan, prepared by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) as part of the city's draft Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), aims to offer a long-term mass transit option as Nashik's population, which has crossed 2 million, and travel needs continue to grow.
The draft CMP identifies three corridors suitable for a light metro network: the 21.5-km Gangapur Village-Nashik Road corridor, the 13.58-km Mumbai Naka-Pathardi Phata corridor, and a 23-km Ambad-Nashik Airport corridor. Maha Metro will make the final decision after completing necessary procedures, consulting stakeholders, and conducting detailed feasibility studies.
The project will be developed in two phases over the next twenty years. Phase I comprises the Gangapur Village-Nashik Road and Mumbai Naka-Pathardi Phata corridors, spanning about 35 km with an estimated investment of ₹8,770 crore. The Gangapur Village-Nashik Road corridor is targeted for completion by 2031, while the Mumbai Naka-Pathardi Phata route is targeted for 2036. Maha Metro estimates each corridor could carry nearly 11,000 passengers per hour during peak times.
Phase II proposes the 23-km Ambad-Nashik Airport corridor, estimated to cost ₹5,750 crore, with implementation targeted by 2046. The proposal also includes development of seven multimodal transport hubs to integrate metro services with other public transport modes, along with 131 pedestrian pathways and 88 km of dedicated cycling tracks to promote sustainable mobility across the city.
The draft plan is currently being revised based on stakeholder feedback and, once finalised, is expected to be submitted to the Maharashtra government for approval.