Mumbai’s elevated Metro Lines 2A and 7 have accomplished a combined ridership of 100 million passengers, since their inauguration on January 19, 2023. These vital arteries of Mumbai’s transit system connect Dahisar to Andheri — Line 2A (Yellow Line) runs from Dahisar to D N Nagar and Line 7 runs from Dahisar East to Gundavali.
MMRDA Chief Sanjay Mukherjee took to X to make an announcement regarding the same. In his post, he expressed gratitude to Mumbaikars for picking the Mumbai Metro as their preferred means of transportation and also congratulated the team.
Proud day for @MMRDAOfficial @MMMOCL_Official as the total ridership of #Metro Lines 2A and 7 reaches 100 million! A million thanks to Mumbaikars for choosing Metro as the preferred mode of travel. My congratulations to the team..#MumbaiInMinutes #RebootingMumbai #ReshapingMMR pic.twitter.com/QT6P489tNJ
— Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee (@DrSanMukherjee) May 29, 2024
The long-awaited debut of these lines aimed to slash vehicular congestion by a 25%, offering relief along the New Link Road and between Dahisar East and DN Nagar. Serving as a vital alternative to local train services, these new Mumbai Metro routes bear the weight of the city’s bustling commute.
Notably, the interchange hub at Gundavali Station, linking Metro lines 7 and 1 via a convenient foot-over bridge, has emerged as a commuter favourite, sparing them the hassle of navigating through traffic for line changes.
Features of Mumbai Metro’s Lines 2A and 7
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Mumbai Metro Line 2A stretches 18.6 km with 17 stations and was established at an estimated cost of Rs 6,410 Cr. List of stations on this line:
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). It interests with Line 7 at Dahisar East and Line 6 at Oshiwara.
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Mumbai Metro Line 7 stretches 16.5 km with 13 stations and was setup at an approximate cost of Rs 6,208 Cr. List of stations on this line:
Gundavali, Mogra, Jogeshwari (East), Goregaon (East), Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Akurli, Poisar, Magathane, Devipada, Rashtriya Udyan, and Ovaripada. It offers interchanges with Line 1 in Andheri and Line 2A at Line 6’s JVLR.
