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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 achieve carbon neutrality with certified carbon offset units
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) earned 85,849 Carbon Offset Units (CoUs) for Metro Lines 2A (Dahisar East–DN Nagar) and 7 (Dahisar East–Gundavali), officially certifying them as carbon-neutral corridors. This achievement makes them the first metro lines in Mumbai to achieve carbon neutrality, based on PAS 2060:2014 standards, a global benchmark. The certificates were formally handed over to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, in the presence of senior officials, including chief secretary Sujata Saunik, MMRDA commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, and MMMOCL MD Rubal Agarwal. The carbon credits, certified by the Universal Carbon Registry, account for greenhouse gas emission reductions between Jan 2023 and Dec 2024, thanks to the modal shift from personal vehicles to metro services. The initiative helped avoid 85,849 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (TCO₂eq) emissions. While commenting on the achievement, Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis said, "Carbon neutrality is no longer a global aspiration—it is a local responsibility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Maharashtra is proud to lead the nation with certified climate-conscious mobility solutions through MMRDA's metro systems." Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde said, "Mumbai's future is green, modern, and inclusive. The certification of Metro Lines 2A and 7 as carbon-neutral shows that our infrastructure is not only world-class in quality but also deeply committed to environmental sustainability." MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee said, "This is a proud moment for Mumbai. Metro Lines 2A and 7 have not only eased traffic congestion but have also proven to be sustainable transport solutions. Achieving carbon neutrality reflects MMRDA's commitment to climate action." MD of Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) Rubal Agarwal said, "By avoiding over 85,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in just two years, we have shown that public transport can lead the climate agenda."
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Panel for fixation of fares for Metro 2A & 7 proposed
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed setting up a fare fixation committee (FFC) for Metro Lines 2A and 7 — a statutory step under the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002. The move, approved by the Authority, is a procedural requirement and it does not imply any immediate fare revision, officials clarified. According to the law, the Central government can constitute a three-member committee, chaired by a sitting or retired high court judge, to review and recommend metro fares. The state and Centre nominate one member each to the panel, both of whom must be senior officials or ex-bureaucrats of at least 'additional secretary' rank. Currently, Metro Lines 2A (Dahisar East to DN Nagar) and 7 (Dahisar East to Gundavali) are operated by Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL). Both corridors saw weekday ridership touch 2.65 lakh since services began on April 2, 2022. "Setting up the fare fixation committee is a legal obligation to ensure transparency in fare governance. It's part of the compliance process and not a sign of imminent fare hikes," said an MMRDA official. Once the state govt clears the proposal, it will be forwarded to the Centre for formal constitution of the committee.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
25% rail users take to Metro,8% shift from cars: IIT study
Mumbai: An IIT study conducted three months after the launch of Metro Lines 2A and 7 revealed improvements in commute times, rider satisfaction, and air quality, although the shift from private cars remains two corridors, which began operations in Jan 2023, span a total of 35km and cater to commuters in the western suburbs. According to the study, 81% of riders save nearly 26 minutes each way on their daily commutes, which adds up to over 50 minutes saved per day. But only a marginal 2.6% of respondents indicated they used the extra time for additional of the findings highlights changes in morning routines. Commuters now leave home later, with the average departure time shifting from 8:37am to 8:55am, offering some relief during peak hour. Nearly 88% of Metro users live within one kilometre of a station, and 90% work within the same range, showing once more the importance of dense development around transit hubs. Walking continues to dominate as the primary mode of access and egress, with more than 60% of riders walking to and from Metro stations. The average walking time at the start of a trip is 8.5 minutes, dropping to 7.7 minutes at the end of the while Metro Lines 2A and 7 have attracted commuters from public transport and two-wheelers, they have made little impact on private car usage. The study found that 26.4% of current Metro riders previously used suburban trains, 24.1% came from BEST buses, 19.4% shifted from two-wheelers, and 17.2% switched from autorickshaws. But only 7.8% of users abandoned their cars for the Metro, pointing to a lack of park-and-ride facilities and seamless last-mile connectivity for car study was conducted by Abhijna M, a PhD Scholar, and professors K V Krishna Rao and Vedagiri Perumal, all from the department of civil engineering at IIT-Bombay. It's title is: How New Metro Lines Shape a Sustainable Future: A Before-After Study of Travel Behaviour, Perceptions, and Emissions in study also shows a marked improvement in commuter perception of service quality. While 42% of riders rated their earlier commute as "fair," the post-Metro period saw 63.5% rating the new service as "very good."
