India, Jan. 21 -- Metro 6, from Swami Samarth Nagar in Andheri (W) to Vikhroli, is likely to open without the controversial metro car depot at Kanjurmarg. To skip the need for the depot, which will take a couple of years to be ready, MMRDA is working on a unique plan-an elevated eight-lane corridor with pit lines for maintenance-at the Vikhroli end. The move is part of MMRDA's plans to operate depot-free metro corridors.

The authorities are looking to start Metro 6 in the second half of 2026. "We have planned this unique maintenance yard for the rakes," said an MMRDA official. "Eight elevated pit lines will be built that will allow our staff to do regular maintenance and checks of the rakes. For scheduled periodic overhauling, they can b...