Eight new services on Metro Lines 2A & 7 from Monday
According to MMMOCL, every rake makes 12 trips in a day. The depot at Charkop has parking provision for 22 rakes while three rakes on each siding line is parked during non-operational hours.
In peak hours, services will be available every 7.28 minutes (express photo) With the addition of the new services, the total number of services on both lines will increase to 253. During peak hours, Metro services will be available every 7.28 minutes from Monday from the current frequency of 7.50 minutes. During non-peak hours, the frequency will, however, remain same: services every 10.25 minutes.
However, on Saturdays, there will be 238 trips with peak-hour services every 8.15 minutes and non-peak hour services every 10.25 minutes. Similarly, on Sundays and major government holidays, there will be 205 trips with services every 10.30 minutes.
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL), which looks after the operation and maintenance of both the lines, currently has 30 rakes for 2A and 7, of which 27 have already been commissioned for passenger services. “These additional services will improve commuters’ connectivity by reducing waiting time thereby increasing their convenience while travelling on the Mumbai Metro network. The Mumbai Metro team thanks the public for their support and understanding during this transition phase,” said S V R Srinivas, CMD, MMMOCL.
According to MMMOCL, every rake makes 12 trips in a day. The depot at Charkop has parking provision for 22 rakes while three rakes on each siding line is parked during non-operational hours.
Meanwhile, MMMOCL in coordination with BEST has started premium AC bus services from Gundavali Metro station to BKC. This has come as a major relief to Metro commuters facing last-mile connectivity issues while travelling to BKC.
The bus services (no. S-112) will be available towards BKC from 7.30 am till 11.40 am and towards Gundavali station from 5.40 pm till 8:15 pm. In a day, there will be 29 trips with 16 downwards (BKC) and 13 upwards (Gundavali) making 21 stops along the way. The fares will be between Rs 60 and Rs 90 depending on the distance traveled. To avail this facility commuters will have to download BEST’s Chalo Bus app and book their tickets.
“This service has been specially started to benefit Metro commuters who alight at Gundavali station and travel daily up to BKC. We have been focusing on providing facilities like parking spaces near Metro stations and electric bikes for last-mile connectivity. We plan to build synergies and create a robust framework so that Mumbaikars can travel comfortably,” Srinivas said.
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