19 JAN 2023

Mumbai Gets
A New Metro

AYAAN PAUL CHOWDHURY

the inauguration

Photo: Twitter/MMRCL

Built by Bharat Earth Movers Limited at the cost of Rs 12,600 crore, the new Mumbai Metro lines, 2A and 7, were inaugurated by PM Modi. 

the two lines

The 18.6 km long Yellow line 2A connects Dahisar E and DN Nagar and the 16.5 km long Red line 7 connects Andheri East and Dahisar E.

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the distance covered

The Metro trains on these two lines will run on the 35-km elevated corridor stretch, with 22 rakes, and 30 elevated stations in total.

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driverless trains

Although initially drivers will be in the coaches, it is designed to be driverless, with an ultra modern signalling system. 

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the capacity

They are expected to carry 3-4 lakh passengers daily, and run on a frequency of one train every 10 minutes.

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the goal

The Metro lines aim to reduce traffic and decrease the travel time by 30-50%, and to serve at least 10 lakh daily commuters by 2031.

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safety features

There will be a separate coach for women passengers. Each station will have CCTV cameras, security systems and women security guards.

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bike stands

Coaches will also be equipped with vertical bike stands for commuters who carry their bikes on the train.

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cost of travel

The fare for a distance of 3-12 km will be ₹20, ₹30 for 12-18 km and ₹50 for 24-30 km.

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when does it open?

The Mumbai Metro is set to open to the public from 4pm on January 20.

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