Metro operators across all corridors have decided to extend operating hours from September 14 to 25 to facilitate late night travel for devotees visiting Ganpati pandals and related celebrations. MUMBAI: The city’s Metro network will run extended services during Ganesh festival.
Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), the operator of Blue line or Metro 1 made public its extended operating hours on the Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar corridor. The last train from Versova towards Ghatkopar will depart at 12:15 am, while the final train from Ghatkopar towards Versova will leave at 12:40 am and reach Versova at 1:03 am.
The extended schedule is intended to provide commuters with a safe and convenient option for returning home after late night festival visits, MMOPL’s spokesperson said in a statement.
Aqua Line’s extended working hours is expected to benefit devotees travelling to major Ganeshotsav locations around Siddhivinayak, Dadar, Worli, Mahalaxmi and Girgaon, offering an alternative to road travel during a period when Mumbai typically experiences heavy traffic.
