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Time of India
10 hours ago
- 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
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CM launches Common Mobility Card for Metro 3 commuters
MUMBAI: Starting today (June 11), Mumbai Metro passengers will be able to use the National Common Mobility Card or NCMC on the partially-operated underground Aarey-JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk Metro 3 line. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) constructed as well as operates and maintains the Mumbai Metro 3 route. On Tuesday morning, the common mobility card was launched in Mantralaya by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. This initiative allows commuters to simply tap and travel between Aarey-JVLR and Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli using the contactless cards, instead of queuing up at the ticket counters prior to each metro journey. So far, the ticketing systems of Metro 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar), Metro 2A (Dahisar East-Andheri West) and Metro 7 (Dahisar East-Gundavali) are calibrated to permit passengers to commute using the NCMC card. Additionally, the same card can also be utilised on BEST Undertaking licensed Chalo Bus. The Mumbai Monorail as well as suburban trains continue to be out of NCMC ambit and there are no plans to accept the card in the immediate future. However, there are plans to have a common Mobility App, wherein tickets for all transport modes can be purchased through one mobile application. This was to be launched on May 1, but has been rescheduled to a later date that is yet to be announced. Existing NCMC card users can continue using their cards with effect from June 11, while the new users can purchase the NCMC card at any station from Aarey-JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk stations of Mumbai Metro 3 and partnered State Bank of India branches. An MMRC official shared that these cards are available free of cost, with a mandatory top-up of a minimum ₹100 and up to ₹2000 for travel use. 'Integration of the NCMC card with Mumbai Metro 3 marks a significant milestone in our journey towards smart and commuter-friendly urban transport. As the city's first fully underground metro corridor, line 3 is designed with future-ready infrastructure and this seamless contactless payment solution is a vital part of that vision. We are pleased to partner with NPCI and SBI to enable a unified, convenient travel experience for Mumbaikars and support the Government of India's National Common Mobility Card initiative,' said Ashwini Bhide, managing director, MMRC, in a statement.
Euronews
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock?
Radio Schuman spoke with outgoing Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt about Brussels being without rule for almost a year. She told us how this damages Brussels' reputation, hurts locals and why it is so difficult to come to an agreement. Van den Brandt also touched on the uncertain future of the Metro 3 project, aimed at connecting the city's northern and southern neighbourhoods, and the criticism of her vision to make Brussels liveable. We also head to the Western Balkans for the start of European Council President's four-day tour as part of diplomatic efforts to keep candidate countries on an EU path. And finally, Europe's rapidly ageing population is posing an existential threat to the continent's healthcare system. Which countries are worst affected? This episode of Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Lauren Walker. Audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas.
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 !
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai Metro 3: BKC-Worli services to start from May 10, final phase to open in August
MUMBAI : The final phase of Mumbai Metro Line 3 between Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli and Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai will become operational in August, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday. Services from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Acharya Atre Chowk are set to start from Saturday, he said. Fadnavis and deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rode by a Metro train through the underground corridor from BKC to Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday afternoon. Speaking to reporters after the 10-minute ride, Fadnavis said the BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk section (phase 2A) of Metro Line 3 will be open to the public from Saturday morning. Last year, the 13 km stretch between JVLR Aarey and BKC was thrown open for the public, he noted. Phase 2A of Metro Line 3, also called Aqua Line, is 9.77 km long, and its tunnel has been built through the 'rockbed' underneath the Mithi River, officials said. It will have six stations, namely, Dharavi, Shitaladevi, Dadar West, Siddhivinayak, Worli, and Acharya Atre Chowk. Fadnavis said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be invited when the final phase between Atre Chowk and Cuff Parade will become operational. The Colaba-BKC-Aarey line is the longest underground Metro route in the country, and the project is an "engineering marvel" as the corridor passes beneath the Mithi river and densely-populated areas like Girgaon, the chief minister noted. The work of two stations in the next phase is in final stages, and once it is completed, the entire metro corridor will be opened to the public, he said. "The Metro stretch that is operational is receiving good response. Ridership is increasing, and when end-to-end connectivity becomes available, the ridership will increase more," said the chief minister. The underground metro corridor has 26 stations and boasts of a state-of-the-art design with multiple entry and exit points which will avoid congestion, he said. Metro-3 will provide excellent connectivity for the airport, Fadnavis said, adding it will take some time due to ongoing constructions, but until then shuttle services will be operated for the convenience of passengers. Trials of the common mobility card for all modes of transport in Mumbai including Metro, monorail, railways and BEST buses have been successful so far, and once all the trials are over, the card will be rolled out commercially, he said. "Mumbaikars will then get an end-to-end solution," Fadnavis added. The authorities have entered into a tie-up with Google to enable passengers to track the location of BEST buses in real time, and train passengers too would be able to use this facility, he said. Deputy CM Shinde said that due to Metro 3, nearly five lakh vehicles will go off the roads, which will save a large amount of fuel and time. "When this 33 km stretch is completed, you will be able to travel from end to end within an hour," Shinde said. With the extension to Acharya Atre Chowk becoming operational, Metro 3 will provide connectivity between BKC and the business hubs in Worli, Lower Parel and Prabhadevi. Reaching the shrines of Siddhivinayak temple, Shitaladevi temple and Mahim Darga too will become more convenient. As per the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, the minimum fare will be Rs 10 and the maximum fare will be Rs 40 for the journey in phase 2A of the underground corridor. For the travel between JVRL Aarey and Acharya Atre Chowk, passengers will have to shell out Rs 60. MMRC has planned 244 services on the corridor with eight Metro trains, and the travel time between BKC and Acharya Atre Chowk will be 15-20 minutes, while that between JVRL Aarey and Acharya Atre Chowk will be 36 minutes. The headway between two trains will be 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
