Metro Marvel: Mumbai Metro 1 Marks 11 Years with a Whopping 111 Crore Riders

Mumbai Metro 1, the city’s pioneering Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) corridor, has completed 11 years of seamless service, ferrying an astonishing 111 crore commuters since its launch in 2014. This fully elevated 11.8-km lifeline has transformed urban mobility, connecting eastern and western suburbs while maintaining world-class punctuality and eco-friendly operations.

 

Key Highlights

 

•⁠  ⁠Ghatkopar station tops the charts with 30 crore riders, followed by Andheri (23 crore) and Saki Naka (11 crore).

 

•⁠  ⁠The metro averages 5 lakh weekday riders, peaking at 5.47 lakh, with 444 daily trips and a 99.99% punctuality rate.

 

•⁠  ⁠Over 12.6 lakh train trips have covered 1.45 crore km, integrating with Lines 2A, 3, and 7 to boost citywide connectivity.

 

•⁠  ⁠Metro One’s green initiatives have offset 67,000+ tonnes of CO₂ annually—equivalent to planting 3 million trees.

 

•⁠  ⁠The line has won over 40 national and international awards, including for passenger service and green commuting.

 

Outlook

 

As Mumbai Metro 1 enters its next decade, its focus on sustainability, integration, and commuter comfort cements its legacy as a model for urban transit in India.

 

Source: Business Standard, Curly Tales, Hindustan Times