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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
21 extra services, 3 new rakes added to Metro line 2A, 7
Mumbai: Responding to growing ridership and rush-hour demand, Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) has increased services on Metro Lines 2A and 7 by adding 21 new trips, taking the total daily count to 305. The move follows a record ridership of 3.01 lakh on July 8. To support the enhanced frequency, the corporation has inducted three additional rakes, raising the total from 21 to 24. With the revised schedule, peak hour headway has been reduced to 5 minutes 50 seconds, offering smoother connectivity for commuters between the western suburbs and the Andheri interchange. Non-peak frequencies remain unchanged at 9 minutes 30 seconds. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Sneha Pawar, a daily commuter from Kandarpada to Andheri, said, "It's a relief during monsoon. Roads are waterlogged and traffic crawls, but with more trains now, the wait time at stations has shortened." The added services have also helped passengers planning inter-line journeys. Rohit Shetty, an IT professional from Borivli, said, "I take Line 7 to Gundavali, switch to Line 1 and get to Marol, and sometimes, take Metro 3 from Marol to reach BKC. The improved frequency makes the entire commute faster and more dependable." Others say it's making a dent in their daily transport expenses. "Earlier, I spent Rs 200 on an auto from Evershine Nagar to Andheri. The metro now saves both time and money," said college student Ananya Desai. Officials said the schedule revision is part of a commuter-first approach and was finalised after a successful trial.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Metro 4 to be first line to begin operations sans a depot
MUMBAI: The upcoming Mumbai Metro 4 corridor—connecting Gaimukh in Thane to Wadala in Mumbai—will be the city's first metro line to begin operations without a dedicated depot. To enable trials and system testing, rakes meant for Mumbai Metro Line 2B will be temporarily brought in from the Mandale depot in Mankhurd. Once ready, the 32-km Mumbai Metro 4 line is expected to significantly decongest the Eastern Express Highway and improve east-west connectivity across Mumbai and Thane. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo) In the absence of a ready depot at Mogharpada, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has floated a ₹8.28-crore tender for the transportation of 8 six-coach trains, or 48 coaches in all, from Mandale to the Metro 4 viaduct between Gaimukh and Cadbury Junction and back. This workaround comes as the Mogharpada depot, which was intended to serve Mumbai Metro 4 and its extension Mumbai Metro 4A, is facing construction delays. An official said that this was the first time in Mumbai's metro history that rakes would be physically transported from one corridor to another, given the lack of rail connectivity between Metro 2B and Metro 4. Since the two corridors are not linked by tracks, the rakes will be hauled over city roads using hydraulic multi-axle trailers, each carrying one coach weighing about 40 tonnes. The operation will be conducted primarily at night to avoid traffic congestion and will require permissions from multiple civic and traffic authorities. Officials said the tender includes the entire scope of work such as dismantling coaches if needed, loading and unloading, securing permissions, transit insurance and safe delivery of the rakes to the destination. The contract period is 24 months, extendable by 12 months, depending on when the Mogharpada depot becomes functional. 'We are making optimal use of idle rakes from Metro 2B to ensure that trial runs on Metro 4 are not delayed,' said a senior official, requesting anonymity, 'Waiting for the depot to be ready would have pushed commissioning timelines further.' MMMOCL is also exploring temporary inspection facilities beyond Gaimukh metro station, where basic trial runs can be conducted on elevated tracks. The testing will include rolling stock integration with signalling, telecom, and traction systems. The rakes intended for Metro 2B, which is still under construction, are currently lying unused at the Mandale depot. Hence, the authorities took a decision to divert these trains to serve Metro 4 and 4A for the time being, until Metro 2B becomes operational in the next year or two. Metro 2B is in the works between Mandale and Andheri West. Once ready, the 32-km Mumbai Metro 4 line is expected to significantly decongest the Eastern Express Highway and improve east-west connectivity across Mumbai and Thane. The corridor is designed to cater to high ridership volumes and provide an alternative to overburdened suburban rail services.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Indian Express
Two more trains on anvil on Mumbai Metro's lines 2A and 7 as ridership reaches 3 lakh daily
As the daily ridership for Metro Lines 2A (D N Nagar to Dahisar East) and 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) has surpassed the three-lakh mark, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) is planning to add two more trains to manage the increasing number of passengers. On Thursday, MMMOCL ran trial trips with two additional trains on the corridors during peak hours to judge their operational viability. Sources said that, depending on the outcome of the trial run, a decision will be made to incorporate these trains into regular operations. On July 8, a record 3.01 lakh commuters travelled through these two metro lines, the highest ever single-day ridership. Officials mentioned that the number of passengers is increasing gradually, particularly during rush office hours, resulting in platform and train congestion. Currently, 284 daily trips are run on Metro Line 2A and Line 7 together. In response to growing demand for passengers, there is a call to cut down on headway between two trains and add more trips. To respond to this, the transport authority piloted running two more trains on Thursday, aside from the standard schedule. It was stated by officials that the success or failure of the test run would determine if the services can be run regularly. With the additional services put in place, the number of operating trains on the two corridors will be 30. The growing ridership has prompted transport planners to look at ways to optimise capacity and improve frequency on both corridors. MMMOCL will make a decision in the next few days about routine deployment of the two new trains after reviewing performance figures on the trial run.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Small-cap stock edges higher despite stock market sell-off; here's why
Small-cap stock: Shares of Krystal Integrated Services rose by 4% on Friday after the company secured two significant contracts valued at Rs. 63.93 crore from Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (MTDC) and Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL). According to the company in an exchange filing, these contracts will assist in further solidifying its position in the manpower services industry. On July 8, 2025, Krystal secured a contract with MMMOCL to supply station attendants for Mumbai Metro Stations along Lines 2A, 2B, 7, 9, and for other forthcoming metro routes. The total worth of this contract is around Rs. 31.55 crore, with a duration of three years. On July 2, 2025, the company successfully obtained a contract from MTDC to offer highly skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled manpower services at various MTDC sites throughout Maharashtra. Like the first, this contract also spans three years and is valued at about Rs. 32.38 crore. This initiative supports MTDC's larger objective of improving tourism infrastructure and operational efficiency within the state. Both contracts are categorized under manpower services and underscore the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing vital urban and public services. 'These public sector project wins are testament to our trusted capabilities in delivering quality manpower and facilities services across critical infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to Maharashtra's growing tourism and metro operations through reliable, skilled workforce deployment. Moreover, these project wins align with our broader strategic objective of strengthening our public-sector portfolio and enhancing long-term shareholder value,' said the company's management.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maha Mumbai Metro achieves record daily ridership of 2.94 lakh
Mumbai: The Maha Mumbai Metro achieved its highest-ever daily ridership on June 18, 2025, with 2,94,681 commuters using the city's Metro Lines 2A and 7. This development marked a new milestone in Mumbai's urban transit journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Officials from the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) said, "The record numbers are attributed to the growing trust of Mumbaikars, seamless operations, and the widespread adoption of its digital ticketing system." The official further stated that over 65% of the tickets on that day were booked via the WhatsApp-based ticketing platform, reflecting the success of its technology-driven commuter services. "This achievement is a reflection of Mumbaikars' continued confidence in the metro network and the relentless commitment of our staff. We are grateful for the support and enthusiasm shown by our commuters," said a senior MMMOCL official. This surpasses the previous ridership high of over 2.92 lakh recorded on October 8, 2024, the day Mumbai received its new metro connection between Aarey Colony and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Earlier, on June 6, 2024, the network recorded a ridership of 2,60,471 in a single day. Metro Lines 2A and 7, operated by MMMOCL, have become vital cogs in Mumbai's suburban transport ecosystem. The 18.6-km-long Metro Line 2A connects Dahisar to D N Nagar via 17 stations, linking with Metro Lines 1, 2B, and 6. Meanwhile, the 16.5-km-long Metro Line 7 runs from Dahisar East to Andheri East, significantly decongesting the Western Express Highway and integrating with key metro corridors across the city.
