Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Mumbai Metro Extends Services For Ganpati Festival Through September 25
Mumbai Metro One is keeping its trains running later during the Ganpati festival.
The new schedule will run from September 14 to September 25, 2026.
The last train from Versova will leave at 12:15 a.m.
The last train from Ghatkopar will leave at 12:40 a.m.
and reach Versova at 1:03 a.m.
Metro 3 will also run later, with its final trains leaving at midnight.
This gives devotees and other commuters more time to travel.
Metro 3 riders can carry Ganesh idols up to 18 inches tall.
They must still follow the metro’s safety rules.
Mumbai Metro One will run until 1:03 a.m. from September 14 to 25, 2026.
The last Versova-to-Ghatkopar train will depart at 12:15 a.m.
The final Ghatkopar-to-Versova service will leave at 12:40 a.m. and arrive at 1:03 a.m.
Metro 3 will operate until midnight during the period, instead of its usual 10:30 p.m. closing time.
Metro 3 passengers may carry Ganesh idols up to 18 inches, subject to safety guidelines.
- Who
- Mumbai Metro One and the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation.
- What
- They are extending metro operating hours during the Ganpati festival.
- When
- September 14 through September 25, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, including the Versova-Ghatkopar route and the Metro 3 corridor.
- Why
- To facilitate safe and convenient travel for devotees and late-night commuters during the festive period.
- Mumbai Metro One extension
- Services will run until 1:03 a.m. from September 14 to 25, 2026.
- Last Versova departure
- The final train toward Ghatkopar will leave at 12:15 a.m.
- Last Ghatkopar departure
- The final train toward Versova will leave at 12:40 a.m.
- Final arrival
- The last Ghatkopar train is scheduled to reach Versova at 1:03 a.m.
- Metro 3 extension
- Services will operate until midnight instead of the usual 10:30 p.m.
- Metro 3 terminal departures
- Last trains from Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR will depart at midnight.
- Ganesh idol rule
- Metro 3 passengers may carry idols up to 18 inches, or 45 cm, subject to safety guidelines.
