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Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Trials begin on Metro 9 corridor from Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander
Trial runs on the 13.6km Metro 9 corridor between Dahisar and Mira-Bhayander, Thane district's first Metro corridor, began on Wednesday in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis. The CM, along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, also took a short ride during the trial. With completion of 96% of the civil work and 75% of system integration, MMRDA is targeting commissioning of a 4.4km stretch between Dahisar and Kashigaon by the year-end. It has now begun dynamic trials on the up and down lines, which will include load testing, signalling and traction checks, as well as emergency preparedness drills. "This line will play a key role in decongesting traffic on Western Express Highway. For Mira-Bhayander residents, it will be a game changer. We are committed to opening 50km of Metro routes this year, 62km next year, and another 60km the year after that," Fadnavis said. Once operational, the Metro 9 line will connect 10 stations, with Dahisar, Pandurang Wadi, Miragaon and Kashigaon likely to be opened first. The corridor will be integrated with Metro 2A (Dahisar-DN Nagar) and eventually provide seamless access to the airport via Metros 7 and 7A. It will also offer connectivity to the upcoming Metro 10 (Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk) and Metro 13 (Vasai-Virar) corridors. Shinde said the extension towards Virar will ensure direct Metro connectivity for Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts. tnn
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
32k+ ridership recorded on day 2 of Metro line 3 extension
Mumbai: On Day 2 of operations after the underground Colaba-Bandra-Aarey Metro Line 3 was extended up to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli, the corridor witnessed a ridership of 32,725 till 8pm on Sunday. The extended section of the Aqua Line, commissioned on Saturday, had recorded a ridership of 32,791 on Day 1, Saturday. Of these, 16,377 passengers travelled between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Acharya Atre Chowk, the newly opened Phase 2A stretch that connects a crucial commercial hub with the rest of the corridor. Over the weekend, more than 65,000 commuters used the Phase 2A section of Metro 3, indicating a promising start for the new alignment. "We are witnessing consistent ridership across both days, which reflects the corridor's utility for both office and leisure travel. We anticipate further growth as familiarity with the service increases," an Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd official this extension, the operational segment of Metro Line 3 now connects Aarey, Seepz, BKC, both airport terminals, Dharavi, Dadar, Siddhivinayak Temple, and Acharya Atre Chowk, significantly reducing travel time across key parts of the Aarey-BKC route was opened in Oct 2024. The entire 32.5km Colaba-Bandra-Aarey stretch is expected to open by Aug, said sources. Metro 1 (Ghatkopar-Andheri-Versova), Metro 2A (Dahisar East-Andheri West ) and Metro 7 (Andheri East-Dahisar East) are operational in the suburbs. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
BEST plans last-mile connectivity for Dharavi-Cuffe Parade Metro 3 route
MUMBAI: In a first, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has developed a comprehensive last-mile-connectivity plan for the upcoming phases of Metro 3 on the BKC-Cuffe Parade section. The first phase is on the Dharavi-Acharya Atre Chowk route, which is expected to be opened to the public in the first week of May. Previously, the Undertaking planned and implemented last-mile connectivity for Metro 2A and 7 after citizens complained about its lack. Sources in BEST said that the Undertaking has proposed to operate 79 buses on 28 different routes between Dharavi and Cuffe Parade, connecting 17 Metro 3 stations on this route. A detailed presentation was made last week to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis as part of the larger revival plan for BEST. The introduction of last-mile connectivity is part of the multi-modal integration to facilitate commuter movement. For this, BEST is also tying up with Google Maps, which will integrate bus routes, bus fleets, provide the expected time of arrival and offer seamless travel to passengers. 'We have divided the last-mile-connectivity routes for Metro 3 into two phases,' said a BEST official. 'The first phase is on the Dharavi-Acharya Atre Chowk route, where we have identified 10 bus routes which will be catered to by 29 buses. These will chiefly act as ring route services connecting the metro stations. There are 17 different routes that can be accessed through our buses from the metro stations. The necessary infrastructure is being created and existing infrastructure is being integrated with the system.' Some areas to be covered by the buses are Lower Parel, Nehru Science Centre, Worli Dairy, Worli Village and Sea Face, Dadar, Mayor's Bungalow, Mahim, Sion and Dharavi. 'Last-mile connectivity is essential, as only then will the metro succeed,' said A V Shenoy of the Mumbai Mobility Forum. 'It's similar to how suburban stations have BEST bus stops/stations outside, which makes transport seamless.' In the second phase, the BEST buses will cover a larger base and are expected to cater to 30 different areas. Sources said that 50 buses would ply across 18 different routes catering to more areas in South Mumbai. These include Navy Nagar, NCPA, Colaba, World Trade Centre, Mantralaya, Nariman Point, Gateway of India, Ballard Pier, CSMT, J J Hospital, Sandhurst Road, Grant Road, Babulnath, Walkeshwar, Tardeo, Haji Ali, Lower Parel, Mahalaxmi and others. The buses will run on a ring-route basis, connecting metro and railway stations apart from business hubs, commercial complexes and residential areas. Sources in BEST said the bus routes would cover a distance of 1 km to 4 km from the metro stations.
