Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) with regards to service augmentation on Metro Lines 2A and 7 (Dahisar to Andheri) passing from Western Express Highway and Link Road in the wake of record-breaking ridership of over 3 lakh passengers on a single day 8th July 2025, has decided to increase number of trips.
Recognising this upward trajectory, MMRDA through its operations arm, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has introduced 21 additional services, increasing the daily trip count from 284 to 305 services across Lines 2A and 7. To support this ramp-up, three new trainsets have been deployed, raising the total operational fleet from 21 to 24 rakes.
The most impactful enhancement is the reduction in peak-hour headway from 6 minutes 35 seconds to 5 minutes 50 seconds, significantly easing platform congestion and shortening commuter wait times. Non-peak hour frequency will remain unchanged at 9 minutes 30 seconds, preserving energy and operational balance.
This decision was taken after a successful pilot run last week and has since proven its effectiveness during peak-hour rush.
Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis stated, “As citizens increasingly embrace the metro as their primary mode of transport, it becomes our duty to stay ahead of their expectations. The deployment of additional trains and the frequency enhancement reflects our intent to make urban commuting faster, more efficient, and more responsive to real-time demands. This step is aligned with our vision of a connected, empowered Mumbai.”
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Statement
Deputy Chief Minister & MMRDA Chairman Shri Eknath Shinde added, “The Mumbai Metro has become a trusted lifeline for the city’s diverse population. During times when other modes of transport face disruptions, the metro has consistently delivered. The expansion in services is a people-centric decision that reinforces our commitment to building a metro ecosystem that is accessible, resilient, and ready for the future.”
Statement Of The Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, remarked, “Crossing the 3 lakh ridership milestone is not just a statistical achievement it is validation of our strategic vision and the credibility we’ve built over time. With ridership increasing by approximately 5% week-on-week, these enhancements reflect our commitment to data-driven planning, agile execution, and commuter-first governance. Under our ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ vision, we aim to make metro commuting the gold standard for urban mobility.”
Statement Of The Managing Director Of MMMOCL
Rubal Agarwal, IAS, Managing Director, MMMOCL, said, “Our ridership has now consistently touched 3.01 lakh passengers, highlighting the network’s rising popularity and operational success. The decision to introduce 21 additional trips was informed by careful analysis of travel patterns and peak-hour congestion trends. Multi-modal integration and improved last-mile connectivity have also contributed to this success. We remain committed to delivering metro services that are not just timely and safe, but also intuitively aligned with the region’s evolving mobility landscape.”
With 305 daily services now running across Lines 2A and 7, Maha Mumbai Metro is setting a new benchmark for operational excellence, frequency management, and passenger-centric urban transport.
MMRDA and MMMOCL reaffirm their commitment to shaping a Mumbai that moves faster, smarter, and together.
