Mumbai: 21 trips added on Metro Lines 2A, 7; daily services now 305

The services are operated by Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL), the operational arm of MMRDA.

With this increase, three new train units have been added to the fleet, taking the total from 21 to 24.

To ease rush hour congestion, train frequency at peak hours has been improved from 6 minutes 35 seconds to 5 minutes 50 seconds.

However, during non-peak hours, frequency remains unchanged at 9 minutes 30 seconds.

The move follows a recent record of 3.01 lakh daily passengers on July 8, the highest single-day ridership on these two lines.

Since then, the ridership has seen consistent growth over the past weeks.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who reviewed the service update, said the Metro was fast becoming the preferred transport option for many residents. “As citizens increasingly embrace the Metro as their primary mode of transport, it becomes our duty to stay ahead of their expectations. The deployment of additional trains and the frequency enhancement reflect our intent to make urban commuting faster, more efficient, and more responsive to real-time demands,” he said.

Deputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde called the metro a reliable public transport system, especially during disruptions in other modes of travel.

“The decision to introduce 21 additional trips was informed by careful analysis of travel patterns and peak-hour congestion trends,” said Rubal Agarwal, Managing Director, MMMOCL.

The 35-km-long Metro Lines 2A and 7, which connect Dahisar to Andheri (East and West), have become a critical link in the city’s metro network.