India, Feb. 20 -- The metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is set to expand further, with an additional 18-km corridor proposed as an extension of Metro Line 12. A detailed project report (DPR) has already been prepared for the new stretch, to be called Metro-12A.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed that Metro-12A will run from Manpada in Kalyan to Khutari village in Taloja. The 18.4-km elevated corridor will improve connectivity between Kalyan-Dombivli and the trans-harbour areas of Navi Mumbai.

According to officials, the new corridor is likely to pass via Kalyan-Shilphata Road and National Highway 48 before merging with Metro Line 12 near Taloja. The corridor might share common t...