Mumbai Metro Turns 11! You Won’t Believe How Many Crore People Have Used It

Mumbai's first metro line, connecting Versova, Andheri and Ghatkopar, has completed 11 years of service, clocking over 111 crore passenger journeys since its launch in 2014.

According to Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), which operates the 11.8-kilometre corridor, the Ghatkopar station witnessed the highest footfall among the 12 stations, with nearly 30 crore commuters. Andheri station followed closely with 23 crore, while Saki Naka recorded 11 crore travellers over the years, according to a report by news agency PTI.

The metro line currently handles around 5 lakh passengers on weekdays, with the highest daily ridership touching 5.47 lakh, the company added in its recent statement.

The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Line 1 has played a significant role in easing east-west travel across Mumbai, offering commuters a faster and more reliable public transport option.

The agency said that Metro Line 1, or Metro One, has made more than 12.6 lakh train trips, covering 1.45 crore km while maintaining 99.99 per cent punctuality and 99.96 per cent train availability.

The corridor's integration with other lines '' Line 2A at DN Nagar, Line 7 at Western Express Highway, and Line 3 at Marol Naka '' has improved connectivity and reduced commute times, the release said.

The MMOPL has introduced short-loop services between Ghatkopar and Andheri, enhancing capacity on the busiest section of the route.

As per the release, the metro line has received more than 40 national and international awards, including the Urban Mobility India Award (2024) for Best Passenger Services and iNFHRA Awards for Transportation Innovation and Green Commuting.

Metro One's operations have helped offset more than 67,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to planting more than 3 million trees, and its sustainable features, such as regenerative braking, energy-efficient trains, and solar-powered infrastructure, contribute to its green credentials.

''As India's first metro project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the VAG corridor has become a symbol of reliable, efficient, and eco-conscious urban mobility,'' the MMOPL stated in the release.

With PTI Inputs