Maha Mumbai Metro surpasses 150 million riders, marking a major milestone

The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd MMMOCL has announced a significant milestone with Metro Lines 2A and 7 surpassing an impressive 158481589 riders The achievement shared via an official tweet highlights the trust and support of Mumbaikars who continue to embrace the metro as a preferred mode of transportIn addition to recordbreaking ridership the adoption of the Mumbai 1 Card has seen substantial growth with 269602 passengers now enjoying seamless hasslefree travel This reflects a growing shift towards digital and contactless commuting enhancing convenience for daily travellersExpressing gratitude to commuters MMMOCL reaffirmed its dedication to expanding and improving metro services With continued public support Mumbai Metro is set to achieve even greater milestones shaping the future of urban transportationMumbai metro lines 7 and 2A receive CCRS nod for fullspeed operationsIn a significant milestone for Mumbais metro network the Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety CCRS New Delhi has granted safety certification for the regular operation ofMumbai Metro Line 7Red Line and Metro Line 2A Yellow Line This certification marks the successful compliance with all conditions set during the provisional authorization enabling unrestricted operations at a full capacity speed of 80 kmphmdashan increase from the previous temporary speed limits of 50 to 60 kmph at certain locationsBoth lines operated by theMumbai Metropolitan Region Development AuthorityMMRDA play a crucial role in reducing congestion on Mumbairsquos busiest routes Metro Line 2A stretches 186 km from Dahisar to DN Nagar with 17 stations while Metro Line 7 spans 165 km from Andheri East to Dahisar East with 13 stations Together they cater to over 25 lakh daily passengers with cumulative ridership exceeding 15 crore since the start of operationsMMRDA has implemented cuttingedge technology on these lines including driverlesscapable trainsets CBTC CommunicationBased Train Control signalling platform screen doors and advanced ticketing systems These initiatives demonstrate MMRDAs commitment to creating a safe ecofriendly and efficient metro network aligning with the Hon Chief Ministerrsquos vision of ldquoMumbai in MinutesrdquoHon Chief Minister ShriDevendra Fadnavisremarked ldquoThe regular authorization for Metro Lines 7 and 2A is a step closer to transforming Mumbai into a worldclass city with an efficient transport network This achievement reflects our governmentrsquos commitment to providing sustainable timesaving and ecofriendly mobility options for Mumbaikars With this development we are delivering on our promise to make Mumbairsquos public transport system the backbone of its progressrdquoDeputy Chief Minister and Chairman of MMRDA Shri Eknath Shinde added ldquoMumbairsquos metro expansion is a gamechanger for the city and the regular authorization of Metro Lines 7 and 2A is a testament to MMRDArsquos dedication to its vision This development will significantly reduce congestion on key routes and improve the quality of life for commuters We remain committed to further developing Mumbairsquos metro network to meet the demands of our evergrowing cityrdquoMetropolitan Commissioner Dr Sanjay Mukherjee stated ldquoThis milestone reflects MMRDArsquos relentless efforts to adhere to the highest safety standards and operational excellence The removal of speed restrictions and the safety certification by CCRS will enhance the metro experience and help achieve our goal of lsquoMumbai in MinutesrsquordquoThe regular authorisation of Metro Lines 7 and 2A underlines MMRDAs focus on transforming urban mobility offering Mumbaikars a faster safer and more sustainable commute