PM Modi launches Metro Line 2A and 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated two new Mumbai Metro lines, worth ₹12,600 crore. The two metro lines include the 18.6 km-long Mumbai metro rail line 2A and 16.5 km-long yellow metro line 7. He himself took the train to check the smooth operations of the metro service. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and others were present at the inauguration ceremony which was held at the BKC Grounds in the financial capital. The foundation stone of both the metro rail lines was laid by PM Modi in 2015.
PM Modi also launched MUMBAI 1 Mobile App and National Common Mobility Card (Mumbai 1). The app is going to make the commute easy for people. It can be shown on the entry gates of Metro Stations and supports digital payment to buy tickets through UPI.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7 Connectivity
The metro rail line 2A will ease the traffic congestion on one of the busiest routes of Mumbai, known as the New Link Road. The line will connect Dahisar (East) to DN Nagar. The Metro will connect Mumbai’s Central, Northern and Western suburbs and reduce travel time by 50 to 75%!
Metro Line 7 will connect Dahisar (East) to Andheri (East). This line will help the public in smoothly interchanging with the suburban rail system and Metro at Dahisar, JVLKR and Andheri. It will also provide access to Mumbai International Airport(CSMIA), the National Park and other landmark areas of Mumbai.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7: Stoppages/Stations on each route
Mumbai Metro Line 2A has 17 stations, namely, Andheri (West), Pahadi Goregaon, Lower Malad, Malad (West), Eksar, Mandapeshwar, Kandarpada, Upper Dahisar and Dahisar (East), Lower Oshiwara, Oshiwara, Goregaon (West), Valnai, Dahanukarwadi, Kandivali (West), Pahadi Eksar, Borivali (West). This metro line will intersect metro Line 7 at Dahisar East.
On the other hand, Metro Line 7 has 13 stations, namely, Gundavali, Mogra, Jogeshwari (East), Goregaon (East), Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Akurli, Poisar, Magathane, Devipada, RashtriyaUdyan, and Ovaripada. This line will provide the opportunity to interchange at Line 1 in Andheri and Line 2A at Line 6’s JVLR.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7: When will the metro lines be operational?
Although the Mumbai metro lines will be inaugurated today, they will be open to the public from January 20, 2023.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7: How much will the tickets cost?
The tickets will range from Rs 10 to Rs 50. Here are the rates divided according to the distance:
Rs 10 to be charged for 0-3 km
Rs 20 to be charged for 3-12 km
Rs 30 to be charged for 12-18 km
Rs 40 to be charged for 18-24 km
Rs 50 to be charged for 24-30 km