With the ongoing Navratri celebrations, the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited has decided to revise its train timings a little.
The GMRC will be extending its last train services from 10 pm to 2 am during the festivities. At the moment, the metro train services in Ahmedabad are operational from 6:20 am to 10 pm in the phase-I corridor.
“On account of celebration of Navratri, the metro train shall be available in Phase-I (East-West and North-South) Corridor only i.e. from Thaltej to Vastral Gam and from Motera Stadium to APMC from 6.20 am till 2 midnight from October 5 till 11,” the GMRC said.
Starting from 10 pm, metro train services will operate with a consistent interval of 20 minutes at all stations along the Phase-I corridors (East-West and North-South).
Mumbai Metro extends timings
Earlier, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd. (MMMOCL) had announced an extension of its train services in the city during the Navratri festival. The additional services will be available from October 7 to October 11, 2024, in accordance with the guidelines set by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who also serves as the Chairman of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
During this period, 12 additional trips will be operated daily, with a frequency of just 15 minutes, to meet the increased demand for late-night travel. This will raise the total number of daily trips from 282 to 294. The extra metro services will run beyond 11 PM on routes between Andheri West and Gundavali, ensuring convenient and affordable travel for those attending midnight celebrations.