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News18
11 hours ago
- General
- News18
Mumbai Metro 1 Turns 11: 111 Crore Passengers, Versova-Ghatkopar In 21 Minutes, Reasons To Celebrate
Last Updated: Mumbai's Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Line: Unclogged roads, reduced pressure on railways to smoother commute, the city's first Metro line is special for more than 11 reasons In a key milestone for Mumbai, its first east-west Metro corridor, Mumbai Metro Line 1 or Metro One, completed 11 years of operation on Sunday. The 11.4-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor has transported over 111 crore passengers to date. 'On its 11-year run, Mumbai Metro One has made more than 12.66 lakh train journeys…," operator Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) said. Ghatkopar has seen almost 30 crore travellers, Andheri 23 crore and Saki Naka 11 crore since its launch. 11th Foundation Day of Mumbai Metro One 🎉Towards greater achievements, stronger connections, and continuous success!Here's to the journey so far — and the exciting path ahead. 🚇💙 #MMO11Years #FoundationDay #UrbanMobility #StrongerTogether #MetroAnniversary #ConnectingMumbai … — Mumbai Metro (@MumbaiMetro01) June 8, 2025 THE BLUE LINE The Mumbai Metro 1 Blue Line started operations on June 8, 2014, with inauguration by then CM Prithviraj Chavan. It is said to have the eighth highest passenger density of any metro line in the world. There are a total of 64 curves on the line, with the steepest curve being 107 metres (351 ft). Metro One was designed as an alternative to the roads and railways on public-private-partnership (PPP) between Reliance Infrastructure and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). On this Children's Day, young adventurers boarded the Metro and had a ride full of laughter and wonder! 🚇✨ #ChildrensDay #MetroFun #HappyRides #LittleExplorers #KidsOnTheMetro #JoyfulJourneys#ChildhoodAdventures #MetroMagic #HappyLittleTravellers #MetroJoy … — Mumbai Metro (@MumbaiMetro01) November 15, 2024 THE KEY CONNECTING LINK FOR MUMBAI Mumbai Metro 1 provides connectivity between the eastern and western suburbs to Western & Central Railway. It has 12 stations – Versova, DN Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri, Western Express Highway, Chakala (J B Nagar), Airport Road, Marol Naka, Saki Naka, Asalpha, Jagruti Nagar, Ghatkopar. It facilitates smooth and efficient interchange between suburban rail system and MRT System at Andheri and Ghatkopar Stations. Reduced the journey time from 71 minutes to 21 minutes, between Versova and Ghatkopar. Provides rail-based access to the MIDC, SEEPZ and commercial developments. It is also connected to other Metro lines – Line 2A at D N Nagar, Line 7 at Western Express Highway, and Line 3 at Marol Naka – making the north-south and east-west journey smoother. Metro One offsets over 67,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, an impact comparable to planting over 3 million trees. The line has also been recognised with over 40 prestigious awards for its service, innovation, and environmental contributions, according to MMOPL. First Published: June 08, 2025, 13:39 IST
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai Metro One turns 11 tomorrow, serving 111 crore passengers since 2014
Mumbai's first east-west Metro corridor, Mumbai Metro Line 1 or Metro One, completes 11 years of operation on Sunday, transporting over 111 crore passengers to date. Since its commencement on June 8, 2014, the 11.4-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor has become a lifeline for suburban railway commuters, saving time for the east-west commute. This milestone highlights the increasing dependence on Mumbai's maiden Metro line, which now transports almost 5 lakh passengers daily. 'On its 11-year run, Mumbai Metro One has made more than 12.66 lakh train journeys, traversed more than 1.45 crore km and recorded a punctuality rate of 99.99%,' operator Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) said. Metro One was designed as a fast, modern and secure alternative to the clogged roads and suburban rail network of Mumbai and developed on India's first public-private-partnership (PPP) model, with Reliance Infrastructure and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority collaboration. The service was inaugurated by the then chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and opened for public use the same day, attracting thousands of commuters in its early hours. 'Over the years, the Metro has evolved into more than just a transport link. It has become an integral part of Mumbai's daily commute, offering speed, safety, and seamless connectivity,' a Metro One spokesperson said. The line connects two of the city's busiest commercial hubs, Ghatkopar and Andheri and has played a key role in reducing travel time between Versova and Ghatkopar from 90 minutes to just 21 minutes. Besides, the foot traffic at key stations indicates that the line is preferred by commuters with Ghatkopar seeing almost 30 crore travellers, Andheri 23 crore and Saki Naka 11 crore, since its opening. The line is also recently lauded for reducing peak hour bottlenecks, introducing short loop operations between Andheri and Ghatkopar, and facilitating faster turnarounds without affecting full-length operations. Recent connectivity with other Metro lines – Line 2A at D N Nagar, Line 7 at Western Express Highway, and Line 3 at Marol Naka – has facilitated quicker east-west and north-south journeys. This multi-corridor connection has also eased pressure on suburban rail and road networks. 'Mumbai Metro One has been awarded more than 40 international and national awards for innovation, safety, and efficiency. It has also contributed to green mobility through fuel savings and reduction in city emissions. Entering its 12th year, Metro One continues to drive sustainable, intelligent mobility to Mumbai,' the spokesperson added.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Is RSS okay with ceasefire, does it still back Modi, asks Prithviraj Chavan
Kolhapur: Former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan questioned the RSS's position regarding the military conflict between India and Pakistan, the implementation of ceasefire, and the outfit's support of PM Narendra Modi. Speaking at the Congress Jay Hind Yatra in Satara on Wednesday, which celebrated the armed forces' bravery in Operation Sindoor, Chavan pointed out that it was unprecedented for a Prime Minister to avoid Parliament during periods of war. Responding to international media questions about the ceasefire, he said such matters should be discussed in Parliament. "Today, the international media is posing some questions regarding the ceasefire. The right place for the head of any state to answer these questions is Parliament. PM Modi should call a special session of Parliament, present the factual position of the conflict and let there be a discussion. Parliament can unanimously pass a resolution to make the PM's position stronger," said Chavan. Chavan mentioned that the opposition parties, led by Congress, have persistently requested a special parliamentary session through multi-party consultations. Govt has not acted upon these requests, including a written appeal from Rahul Gandhi. He noted that all previous prime ministers had addressed Parliament during conflicts, including the 1947 war and the confrontation with China. The former CM posed direct questions to the RSS, which forms the ideological core of BJP. "I have questions for RSS. Does the RSS leadership accept what happened in the conflict? Do they agree with the way the ceasefire was announced? Does RSS still support the PM?" asked Chavan. The Jay Hind Yatra in Sangli on Wednesday was spearheaded by Congress MLA Vishwajeet Kadam and independent MP Vishal Patil.
News18
17-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
ONOE: Maharashtra Education Dept Says Important To Assess Impact On Govt Schools Due To Frequent Polls
Last Updated: Sources said the education department told the parliamentary panel that government schools were impacted as teachers were put on poll duty, halting classes for a few days Maharashtra's education department deposed before the joint parliamentary committee formed on the crucial 'One Nation One Election' Bill, on how government-run schools are impacted due to frequent elections as teachers are sent away for poll duty. The joint parliamentary committee (JPC), which is on a multi-city tour, was in Mumbai on the first day and examined multiple witnesses. Top officials of the Maharashtra government, including the chief secretary and director general of police (DGP), were among those who appeared before the panel. The state government gave a detailed presentation on why this legislation will be beneficial for the focus to be on governance and not disrupted by back-to-back elections. It has been learnt through sources that the education department deposed before the committee and spoke about the impact on government-run schools. They said multiple elections meant multiple deployments, especially in government schools as private schools were not affected during elections. Government schools, however, were impacted as teachers were put on poll duty, halting classes for a few days. Members from the ruling side spoke in support of One Nation One Election, which can benefit the education system. It was further learnt that officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appeared before the JPC. The sources said the RBI deposed that due to the code of conduct and restrictions on cash transfers, it has a massive bearing on them. The RBI said there needs to be more in-depth study on the impact of the legislation, for which they have sought a time frame of six months to appear before the panel again, they said. Leaders from different political parties, including former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan, and regional party leaders appeared before the committee. While those from the BJP and the alliance partners spoke in support of the Bill, political parties like the Congress and NCP argued that this will curtail the right of the people to seek answers from their elected representatives. They also expressed concerns over the existence of regional parties in such a system. After a break on Sunday (May 18), the JPC will resume its meeting on Monday (May 19). It has been learnt that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with his deputies Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, will also appear before the committee. This is the first time that a chief minister will be appearing before it. The panel was announced during the last winter session of Parliament after the Centre said it was keen on sending the Bill for parliamentary scrutiny after its introduction in the Lok Sabha. It is headed by former minister and Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary and has 39 members, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The panel has a number of eminent lawyers like MPs Manish Tewari, P Wilson and Kalyan Banerjee. Other opposition MPs, who are part of the panel are Supriya Sule from the NCP, Randeep Surjewala and Mukul Wasnik from the Congress, Anil Desai from Shiv Sena (UBT). On the ruling side, members include former union minister Anurag Singh Thakur, Baijayant Panda, Bhartruhari Mahtab and Anil Baluni from the BJP. Shrikant Shinde from the Shiv Sena and Harish Balayogi from the TDP among others are also part of the JPC. First Published: May 17, 2025, 23:51 IST
