In a significant shift in passenger operations, the two Mumbai Metro lines in the western suburbs will split from Wednesday and run as independent lines with an interchange point at Dahisar <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-metro-updates-mumbai-metro-rolls-out-timetable-ahead-of-new-lines-9-and-2b-launch-check-full-schedule-here-23624414" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Metro</a> station.&nbsp;
While the Red Line 7 will continue from Gundavli all the way till Mira Road, the Yellow Line 2A will go from DN Nagar/Andheri to Dahisar station. They will no longer integrate the Western Express Highway with the link road.&nbsp;
Dahisar station has been upgraded as an interchange station with seamless connectivity. The new timetable on the corridors will get into effect from April 8.
&ldquo;Commuters can continue to benefit from easy interchange at Dahisar metro station between Line 2A and Line 7, without exiting the paid area, ensuring smooth transfers even after operational separation,&rdquo; an official said.
<h2>Metro Line 9 launch</h2>
This follows the launch of Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East to Kashigaon) &mdash; the first metro corridor in Thane district &mdash; and Metro Line 2B [Mandale to Diamond Garden, Phase 1], which brings metro connectivity to key Harbour Line areas. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to launch the new corridors on Tuesday morning.
&ldquo;The revised schedules have been designed to make metro travel simpler, faster, and more predictable for commuters, with improved frequency, streamlined operations, and better network integration,&rdquo; an official said.
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Incomplete staircase works at the Kashigaon Metro Station. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
<h2>Key changes</h2>
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-infra-push-cm-devendra-fadnavis-to-inaugurate-metro-lines-9-and-2b-launch-twin-tunnel-and-pod-taxi-23624361" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Metro Line 9 and Line 2B</a> begin operations from April 8.
Line 7 extended up to Kashigaon through Line 9 integration.
Line 2A and Line 7 now operate as separate corridors.
<h2>Corridor-wise operations</h2>
Metro Line 2A:
Metro Line 2A will now function as a standalone corridor, focusing on efficient operations between Andheri West and Dahisar East.
First Train: 5.50 AM
Last Train: 10.35 PM-11:00 PM
Frequency: Every 6 minutes (peak hours)
Every 8-10 minutes (non-peak)
Total Trips: 289 (weekdays), 231 (Saturdays), 213 (Sundays)
Metro Line 7 &amp; Line 9&nbsp;
With the launch of Line 9 (Phase 1), Metro Line 7 &mdash; Gundavli to Kashigaon &mdash; it now operates as an extended integrated corridor, significantly improving <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-local-train-updates-western-railway-to-run-17-15-car-services-on-virar-dahanu-route-two-new-rakes-arrive-at-carshed-23624395" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">suburban connectivity</a>.
Route Length: 19.79 km
First Train: 5.50 AM
Last Train: 11.00 PM
Frequency: Every 5 minutes 50 seconds (peak hours)
Every 8-10 minutes (non-peak)
Total Trips: 276 (weekdays), 223 (Saturdays), 205 (Sundays)
Metro Line 2B (Phase 1)&nbsp;
Metro Line 2B (Phase 1) introduces a new corridor serving Harbour Line areas &mdash; Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale to NG Acharya Udyan, Diamond Garden &mdash; enhancing east-west connectivity.
Corridor Length: 5.38 km
First Train: 6.00 AM
Last Train: 10.15 PM-10.30 PM
Frequency: Every 9 minutes 30 seconds
Total trips: 209
<h2>Revised operations aim to deliver:</h2>
Reduced waiting time with frequent services (6-10 minutes)
Better connectivity across western suburbs and extended regions
Improved reliability through corridor-wise optimisation
Simplified travel planning with predictable schedules
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-mumbai-metro-line-9-set-to-open-on-april-6-as-pending-works-near-completion-110448/5?buzz-article-breakingnews" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Passengers</a> are advised to review updated timings before travel while benefiting from a more efficient, integrated, and commuter-friendly metro system.
<h2>Official speak</h2>
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Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, and chairman, Maha Mumbai Metro. File Pic
Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, and chairman, Maha Mumbai Metro, said, &ldquo;The operational restructuring of Metro Line 2A and Line 7, along with the launch of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B [Phase 1], marks a significant milestone in Mumbai&rsquo;s metro expansion."
"These changes have been carefully planned to ensure seamless passenger movement, reduce operational overlaps, and enhance overall network efficiency. The integration of Line 7 with Line 9 enables direct connectivity across key suburban corridors, while Line 2B brings metro access to important Harbour Line areas. Step by step, we are moving closer to our vision of a fully integrated 337 km metro network and a &lsquo;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-jj-school-witnesses-large-participation-of-specially-abled-artists-during-three-day-art-workshop-23624424" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai</a> in Minutes&rsquo; reality,&rdquo; he added.

Mumbai Metro updates: Two Mumbai Metro lines in the western suburbs will split from Wednesday and run as independent lines with an interchange point at Dahisar

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The Red Line 7 will continue from Gundavli all the way till Mira Road while the Yellow Line 2A will go from DN Nagar/Andheri to Dahisar station; Metro Line 9 and Line 2B to begin operations from April 8

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