Mumbai Metro extends train services during Navratri; 12 extra trips daily

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) on Tuesday announced the extension of metro train services in Mumbai during the Navratri Festival, said a press release.
The additional metro services will be provided between October 7 and October 11. During these dates, 12 extra trips will be operated daily, with a headway of 15 minutes, to ensure citizens attending midnight festivities can travel conveniently and economically.
This decision came after the guidelines from the Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, who also serves as the Chairman of MMRDA.
According to the release, from October 7 and October 11, the existing daily trips will be 282, with an additional 12 trips scheduled for Navratri, resulting in a total of 294 trips. The additional trips will be planned past 11 pm from Andheri West to Gundavali and Gundavali to Andheri West.
The announcement was made by Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, who emphasized the importance of enhancing transportation services to accommodate increased demand during the festive period.
The press release said, "To support late-night commuters attending Navratri celebrations, additional metro services will be provided between October 7 and October 11, 2024. During these dates, 12 extra trips will be operated daily, with a headway of 15 minutes, to ensure that citizens attending midnight festivities can travel conveniently and economically."
Speaking on the decision, Chairman of MMMOCL and Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, Sanjay Mukherjee, stated, "Navratri is a festival that brings people together, and it is our responsibility to provide efficient and safe transportation for all devotees and citizens. By extending the metro train services, we are ensuring that commuters have an easy and comfortable travel option during late-night celebrations."
Rubal Aggarwal, Managing Director of Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd., added, "We are committed to meeting the needs of our commuters, and the decision to extend train timings during the Navratri Festival reflects our dedication to enhancing commuter experience. The additional services will ensure safe and reliable travel for those participating in the festivities." (ANI)