Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flagged off Azadi Express on the eve of the 76th Independence Day of India. A new metro train was added to the fleet on Metro 2A and 7 routes to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The Azadi Express is a special initiative by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL). The new metro train was decorated with images of the Tricolour, Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, historical forts of Maharashtra, and other monuments.
“With its 18 trips, the Azadi Express will take the total number of trips to 172. This will reduce the time interval between trips from 12 to about 10 minutes,” said S V R Srinivas, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA.