According to a latest update, the much-awaited second phase of the Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Dahisar E-Andheri E) from the Western Express Highway and Line 2A (Dahisar-DN Nagar) from Link Road, which is under-construction, is likely to begin the trial runs by October this year.
It has come to light that as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) claims that work on both the lines are 98 per cent complete, it is aiming to begin the remaining stretch of commercial operations by December.
Besides, the MMRDA, to ensure seamless connectivity, is also planning a foot overbridge at Goregoan station on Metro Line 7 so that it can connect to the western suburbs' railway station.
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL), which takes care of operations and maintenance (O&M), has recorded an average daily ridership of 30,000 per day. The first phase, which comprises, 20 kilometer stretch, was operation since April this year. The partial stretch comprises 18 stations.
Once the entire two metro lines are made operational, they can carry nearly 3 lakh passengers. The entire corridor will have 30 stations.
Moreover, the new Metro Lines 2A and 7 will also connect with the existing Metro One that runs between Ghatkopar and Versova at DN Nagar station. A tender regarding the same will be floated soon by the MMRDA.
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