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Over 10 lakh commuters travel on Metro 2A, 7 since launch of project’s Phase 2 last week
The two lines — a total of 35 km — are now fully operational and connected with Metro Line 1 (Versova and Ghatkopar via Andheri), creating the first Metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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The two lines, a total of 35 km, are now fully operational and connected with Metro Line 1 (Versova and Ghatkopar via Andheri), creating the first Metro network in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). (Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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Over 10 lakh commuters travel on Metro 2A, 7 since launch of project’s Phase 2 last week
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More than 10 lakh commuters have availed the services of Mumbai Metro’s lines 2A and 7 since the inauguration of the Phase 2 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 19 and the commencement of commercial operations from the next day, showed figures. The total ridership on these lines has crossed the 10 lakh-mark, said officials on Saturday.
The two lines — a total of 35 km — are now fully operational and connected with Metro Line 1 (Versova and Ghatkopar via Andheri), creating the first Metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Millions of Mumbai residents are also being benefited because of its connectivity with the railway line through Metro 1. According to officials, the total ridership of Metro lines 2A and 7 — both the phases — stands at 1,00,03,270. The first phase — a 20-km stretch between Aarey and Dhanukarwadi — was commissioned on April 2, 2022. The two lines have 22 trains and 245 Metro services that run on a daily basis, since January 20.
Since the inauguration of the Phase 2 of Mumbai Metro’s Lines 2A and 7 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 19 and the commencement of commercial operations from the next day, more than 10 lakh commuters have availed the services, showed figures. pic.twitter.com/oKEhCkq0C8
— Express Mumbai (@ie_mumbai) January 28, 2023
Officials, meanwhile, said that more than 20,000 Mumbai 1 cards have been issued till date. Mumbai 1 card — a common mobility card for all travel needs — is convenient for the commuters as it helps them in seamless travelling, and can be used in all Metros across the country, and also all city buses in Mumbai.
Through the Mumbai 1 card, a person can buy Metro and BEST bus tickets, and also use them for shopping.
Available at Metro ticket counters, the Mumbai 1 card offers a 5 per cent to 10 per cent discount on every trip on Mondays to Saturdays, and a 10 per cent discount on Sundays and holidays.
A week since inauguration, passenger count on #Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7 crosses 1 million-mark
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— Express Mumbai (@ie_mumbai) January 28, 2023
As many as 75,739 people — 61,742 Android and 13,997 IOS — have also downloaded the Mumbai 1 mobile application on their devices, where commuters can generate QR codes for tickets for their estimated distance.
SVR Srinivas, IAS, MMRDA Commissioner, said, “The Mumbai 1 card and the cellphone application is an advanced step for seamless travel for Mumbaikars. Now, Metro is not just a means of transport, it is becoming the new lifeline. People are now switching their mode of transport from private vehicles to the eco-friendly Metro trains.”
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