{
  "id": 4009680,
  "title": "Thane Infra Update: Metro 4, 4A Rolling Stock Gets Safety Clearance, Gaimukh-Cadbury Stretch Nears Launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/thane-infra-update-metro-4-4a-rolling-stock-gets-safety-clearance",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-28T17:53:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-infra-update-metro-4-4a-rolling-stock-gets-safety-clearance-gaimukh-cadbury-stretch-nears-launch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, August 28, 2026 - The first phase of Thane's Metro 4 and 4A has taken a step towards passenger operations with safety clearance granted for the rolling stock. This clearance applies to the trains destined for the inaugural operational stretch, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in its efforts to launch services between Gaimukh and Cadbury Junction. For the first phase, six rakes are intended for passenger services, as the main Metro 4 depot is not yet completed. MMRDA has established a pit line at Gaimukh to accommodate train stabling, inspection, and maintenance. Recent pit line inspections by CMRS officials have concluded, with final clearance expected, according to MMRDA. The safety clearance for the rolling stock came after the corridor received Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) certification in June. This examination of critical systems, including rolling stock, track, signalling, train speeds, and safety mechanisms, took nearly 209 days of coordination with various agencies. The first phase includes a 10.5-km stretch from Gaimukh to Cadbury Junction, encompassing eight stations. Regulatory scrutiny has been ongoing as MMRDA pursues all necessary approvals before opening the corridor to commuters. The recent clearance follows a lengthy certification process. Trial runs were conducted on the initial 4.4-km section, which includes stations at Gaimukh, Govaniwada, Kasarvadavali, and Vijay Garden. However, concerns arose when photographs and videos of dust-covered rakes surfaced on social media, drawing criticism. The combined Metro 4 corridor is 32.32 km long, while Metro 4A extends the line by an additional 2.88 km. Together, they aim to provide crucial east-west connectivity between Mumbai and Thane.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 28, 2026: The first phase of Thane’s Metro 4 and 4A has moved a step closer to passenger operations with safety clearance to the rolling stock obtained for the corridor. The clearance covers the trains to be deployed on the initial operational stretch and marks another key regulatory milestone for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which is working…",
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}