Mumbai, India - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Metro train moving, traffic
2. SOUNDBITE (Hindi) Rosy (full name not given), metro user:
"The metro is very convenient. It saves a lot of time and is an easier way to travel. I really like using it."
3. SOUNDBITE (Hindi) Sushil (full name not given), metro user:
"I find it more convenient to travel in the AC metro than to be in the heat, and the fare is very affordable."
4. Various of people getting into metro station, sign at metro station; people taking escalator
5. Metro train arriving station
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Binitesh Kumar, Principal Professional, NDB India:
"We know Mumbai is a big, big city and the population of Mumbai is ever increasing. The residents of Mumbai need a better solution, a better mode of transport for them to be more productive, for them to be able to live a more comfortable life. And now there are so many such cases across many other cities in our member countries. And therefore, we believe that sustainable transport infrastructure, by way of implementation of Metro project, is going to be one wonderful solution."
7. Traffic
8. Metro train arriving station
9. Passengers getting off metro train, walking on platform

Mumbai's expanding metro network is revolutionizing urban mobility, transforming grueling journeys into swift, affordable, and comfortable rides across the Indian megacity.

This transformation is supported in part by funding from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).

The 58-kilometer elevated system, encompassing Lines 2A, 2B, and 7, is transforming urban mobility in Mumbai. Backed by a 260 million-US-dollar investment from the NDB, it has reduced travel times by up to 70 percent for 300,000 daily commuters. With air-conditioned cabins, seamless connectivity, and affordable fares, the metro has become the preferred option for residents seeking relief from traffic jams and overcrowded trains.

"The metro is very convenient. It saves a lot of time and is an easier way to travel. I really like using it," said a local.

"I find it more convenient to travel in the AC metro than to be in the heat, and the fare is very affordable," said another local.

Lines 2A and 7 are fully operational and carry 300,000 riders daily. Both lines serve Mumbai's dense western suburbs. Line 2B is partially operational with the full length of the track expected to be in use by 2026. Ridership is expected to grow manifold as Metro connectivity increases and commuters drop the habit of using cars.

"As we know Mumbai is a big big city and the population of Mumbai is ever increasing. The residents of Mumbai need a better solution, a better mode of transport for them to be more productive, for them to be able to live more comfortable life. And now there are so many such cases across many other cities in our member countries. And therefore, we believe that sustainable transport infrastructure by way of implementation of Metro project is going to be one wonderful solution," said Binitesh Kumar, the Principal Professional at NDB India.

With air quality in Mumbai also a concern, the environmental benefits of the Metro are equally significant. Certified carbon-neutral by the Universal Carbon Registry, Mumbai Metro's new lines helped the city avoid nearly 86,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in their first year of operations alone.

For the NDB, this project aligns with its core mission: supporting sustainable infrastructure across BRICS nations—from transport and clean energy to water, sanitation, and digital connectivity.

The Bank has now also approved a 241 million-US-dollar loan for Mumbai Metro Line 6, which will link western suburbs to those east of the city, extending the Metro footprint in India's most crowded metropolis.

For millions of Mumbai residents, these Metro lines are already life-changing, ensuring all-weather safe transport amidst many other advantages. For the BRICS alliance, such projects are a powerful example of what inclusive, forward-looking financing can achieve.