New Delhi (NVI): Mumbai’s only operational Metro line – Mumbai Metro One – will extend its operating hours for the convenience of passengers from February 1.
The metro services will be available from 6.50 am at Versova and 7.15 am at Ghatkopar from Monday onwards. Similarly, the last train from Versova will be at 9:50 pm and Ghatkopar at 10:15 pm.
At present, metro services are available with first train from Versova at 7.50 am and last train from Ghatkopar at 10.15 pm with weekday ridership at around 80,000.
In addition to this, for easy access for commuters to and from Metro to suburban stations, railway FOBs at Andheri and Ghatkopar will also be open.
Besides, Metro will open a new gate at its Andheri station for commuters who wish to reach Andheri (W) directly.
After the lockdown, Mumbai Metro one services were opened to all from October 19, without age or gender restrictions and with strict safety protocols.
-CHK
