Mumbai Metro Information
With the aim of reducing traffic congestion in Mumbai, the construction of the Mumbai Metro began in 2008. A metro system with big plans, the metro currently operates on just 1 line, but there are plans for 3 more lines. If these expansion plans go through, it could serve a total of 93 stations. This is 81 more than the 12 stations it currently serves. It took six years to get the metro up and running, with the first journey starting on 8 June 2014. It is an extremely popular means of transport in the city, with 100 million passengers using it each year. The 11.4km line is operated by two separate companies. Line 1 is operated by Mumbai Metro One Private Limited, while Line 3 is operated by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
Mumbai Metro Map
Map of Mumbai Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Mumbai Metro map in PDF format.
Mumbai Metro Lines
Under Phase 1 of the Mumbai Metro, three lines are planned. Line 1 would run between Versova and Ghatkopar, Line 2 would run between Charkop and Mankhurd and Line 3 would run between Colaba and SEEPZ. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by 2019. Phase 2 of the Mumbai Metro would comprise two lines; Line 4 between Charkop and Dahisar and Line 5 between Ghatkopar and Mulund. Phase 2 of the Mumbai Metro is expected to be completed by 2016. Phase 3 of the Mumbai Metro will have three lines: Line 6 between Andheri (E) and Dahisar (E); Line 7 between Hutatma Chowk and Ghatkopar; and Line 8 between Sewri and Prabhadevi.
The 12 stations that Line 1 currently serves are:
- V-A-G Corridor
- Versova
- D.N Nagar
- Azad Nagar
- Andheri
- W.E.H
- Chakala
- Airport Road
- Marol Naka
- Saki Naka
- Asalpha
- Jagruti Nagar
- Ghatkopar
Mumbai Metro Fares
There are several types of tickets available to passengers using the Metro system. The minimum price for a one-way ticket is Rs 10, while the maximum price is Rs 40. A return ticket is also available. The fare starts at Rs 20 and goes up to Rs 60. For those who use the metro regularly, a bundle of 45 tickets valid for 30 days is also available. The price for this starts at Rs 675 and goes up to Rs 900.
Children under the age of 3 can travel for free. Another benefit for children under the age of 12 is that they can use the metro on weekends for a flat rate of just Rs 10.
Mumbai Metro Timings
The metro runs from around 05:00 in the morning until either midnight or close to midnight. The frequency of trains varies depending on the day and time of day. From Monday to Saturday, trains have a headway of just 4 minutes during rush hour and 8 minutes at off-peak times. On Sundays and other public holidays, trains have a standard frequency of 8 minutes.
Mumbai Metro Services
Like most other metro systems around the world, the Mumbai Metro offers special facilities to make the metro truly accessible to people with disabilities. Most stations are equipped with lifts and escalators. In another initiative to look after its people, seats are also reserved for the elderly, disabled and pregnant women. Security is something that is very important to the management. Extreme measures such as CCTV cameras, real-time security cameras, X-ray scanners, etc. They also have trained dogs to assist the policemen on duty.
Mumbai Metro Rules and Tips
A sincere tip for all metro users: please take care of your luggage. When buying anything on the metro, especially tickets, please respect the decorum of the queue. Animals are not allowed in the metro. You should be very careful about what you carry in your bag, as anything deemed dangerous can be confiscated.
Mumbai Metro Pictures
