MMRDA opens phase 2 of Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7 for the Public

Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated metro services on Phase 2 of Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7 on 19th January 2023. The metro line 2A connecting Dahisar E and DN Nagar (Yellow line) is around 18.6 Km long, while metro line 7 connecting Andheri E - Dahisar E (Red line) is around 16.5 Km long.

The foundation stone of these lines was also laid by the Prime Minister in 2015. Providing seamless urban mobility has been one of the key focus areas of the Prime Minister. The both lines have been constructed at the cost of Rs 12,600 crores under the administrative control of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) was appointed as General Consultant for development of these lines.

Apart from this, Prime Minister launched 'Mumbai One Mobile App' and 'National Common Mobility Card (Mumbai 1)' facility. The app will facilitate ease of travel, can be shown on the entry gates of Metro Stations and supports digital payment to buy tickets through UPI.

The National Common Mobility Card (Mumbai 1) will initially be used in metro corridors and can be extended to other modes of mass public transit including local trains and buses as well. Commuters will not need to carry multiple cards or cash; the NCMC card will enable quick, contactless, digital transactions, thereby easing the process with a seamless experience.

Metro 2A (Yellow Line): Dahisar East - DN Nagar

• Length: 18.5 km
• No. of Stations: 16 (elevated)
• Project Cost: ₹6,410 crores
• Station Names:  Dahisar East, Upper Dahisar, Kandarpada, Mandapeshwar, Eksar, Borivali (West), Pahadi Eksar, Kandivali (West), Dahanukarwadi, Valnai, Malad (West), Lower Malad, Pahadi Goregaon, Goregaon (West), Oshiwara, Lower Oshiwara and Andheri (West).
• Journey Time: 40 minutes

Metro 7 (Red Line):  Dahisar (East) - Andheri (East) 

• Length: 16.475 km
• No. of Stations: 13 (elevated)
• Project Cost: ₹6,208 crores
• Station Names: Dahisar (East), Ovaripada, National Park, Devipada, Magathane, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bandongri, Pushpa Park, Pathan Wadi, Aarey, Mahanand, JVLR Junction, Shankarwadi, and Andheri (East).
• Journey Time: 35 minutes

However, metro service for the public on the extended sections will be opened from today at 4.00 PM onwards. A total of 22 metro trains with 244 trips per day will be run between 06.00 AM and 09.20 PM.

The Prime Minister took a metro ride from Gundavali Metro Station to Mogra in Mumbai. After launching  MUMBAI 1 Mobile App and National Common Mobility Card (Mumbai 1), he undertook a walkthrough of the Metro Photo Exhibition and 3D Model on the occasion. The Prime Minister also interacted with students, daily commuters and shramjeevis involved in the construction of the metro during the metro ride.

The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Kohsyari, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shine and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis on the occasion.