Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Mumbai Metro Line 1 Celebrates 11 Years of Service
Mumbai's Metro Line 1 is celebrating its 11th birthday!
Since it started in 2014, over 111 crore people have used it.
This metro line makes it easier to travel across the city.
The busiest station is Ghatkopar, with about 30 crore people using it.
The metro helps the environment by reducing carbon emissions and runs very efficiently.
It's India's first metro built with both public and private money.
Mumbai Metro Line 1, connecting Versova, Andheri, and Ghatkopar, has completed 11 years of service.
Over 111 crore passengers have traveled on the line since its launch in 2014.
Ghatkopar station saw the highest footfall, with nearly 30 crore commuters.
The metro line currently serves approximately 5 lakh passengers on weekdays.
It has maintained 99.99% punctuality and 99.96% train availability.
- Who
- Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) and commuters.
- What
- Mumbai Metro Line 1 is celebrating its 11th anniversary.
- When
- Mumbai Metro One began operations in 2014.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, specifically the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor.
- Why
- To provide a fast and efficient alternative to congested roads and suburban rail.
- Operational Duration
- 11 years
- Total Passengers
- Over 111 crore
- Corridor Length
- 11.8 km
- Highest Footfall Station
- Ghatkopar (30 crore commuters)
- Punctuality
- 99.99%
- Train Availability
- 99.96%
- Awards Received
- Over 40 national and international awards
Sources
Mumbai Metro One turns 11 tomorrow, serving 111 crore passengers since 2014
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