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Mumbai Metro: Ridership Crosses 2 Lakh in a Week
by Suraj V. Digital Marketing (sr. SEO Expert)
According to a latest data
revealed by the Mumbai
Metro officials on Sunday, April 10, the new line 2A and 7 have witnessed
over two lakh ridership in a week.
However, it has come to light
that the average daily footfall, which is nearly 30,000-35,000, is still lower than that expected.
The new Mumbai Metro services
were partially thrown open for the public on April 2, 2022. Under the Phase 1
of project, 2A and 7 corridors covers 20 kilometres distance. On Line 2A,
trains will operate between Dhanukarwadi and Upper Dahisar. Additionally,
they will run between Dahisar East and Aarey on Line 7.
Also Read: Mumbai Metro: Here's All You Need To Know
About Line 2A & 7 - Stations, Fare, Timings
Therefore, officials believe that
the ridership will increase once the remaining phase 2 is also opened to the
public further connecting Metro Line One that runs between Versova and Ghatkopar
and to the suburban railway.
Also Read: Mumbai: Now, Commuters
Can Rent Bicycle At Newly Launched Metro Stations
Meanwhile, citizens expressed
that they prefer travelling by Mumbai local trains as Phase 1 of Metro lines 2A
and 7 is not providing direct seamless connectivity beyond Goregaon and
Dahisar.
They also believe that MMRDA,
which is constructing metro across MMR, should also simultaneously work on
improving the interconnectivity to bring good ridership otherwise, the
intention to construct metro so to decongest road and existing railway will
fail.
Besides, reports have maintained
that the remaining 12 km stretch is slated
to be open before August 15.
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