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Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7 to Run 305 Daily Trips Starting July 16

This boost uses three new trainsets to shorten peak intervals to 5 minutes 50 seconds, addressing record crowding.

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Overview

  • Daily services on Lines 2A and 7 will increase from 284 to 305 trips beginning July 16 to meet surging commuter demand.
  • Three newly deployed trainsets expand the operational fleet and add capacity on western suburban routes.
  • Peak-hour train gaps will be cut from 6 minutes 35 seconds to 5 minutes 50 seconds to reduce platform congestion.
  • On July 8, the two lines recorded a record 301,127 riders and 62,282 WhatsApp ticket purchases, highlighting rising digital adoption.
  • MMRDA and MMMOCL cited successful pilot runs and ridership analytics as the basis for this data-driven service enhancement.