MMRDA launches Azadi Express, new Metro train on Mumbai Metro Line 2A, 7

MRT Online Desk Posted on: 2022-08-16 08:08:00 Viewer: 2,363 Comments: 0 Country: India City: Mumbai

MMRDA launches Azadi Express, new Metro train on Mumbai Metro Line 2A, 7

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.

During the event metro employees & Mumbaikars interacted with Chief Minister and told him how they have achieved zero delays & cancellations, citizens couldn't thank him enough for the facility.
 
“Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has created a wave of patriotism across the country. Every citizen is participating in the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. On this occasion, I salute the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India. I admire the work of S V R Srinivas and the MMRDA team for this initiative,” said. Bhushan Gagrani, Upper Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra added that Passengers should preserve the sanctity of Azadi Express.
  




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