In a significant shift in passenger operations, the two Mumbai Metro lines in the western suburbs will split from Wednesday and run as independent lines with an interchange point at Dahisar Metro station.
While the Red Line 7 will continue from Gundavli all the way till Mira Road, the Yellow Line 2A will go from DN Nagar/Andheri to Dahisar station. They will no longer integrate the Western Express Highway with the link road.
Dahisar station has been upgraded as an interchange station with seamless connectivity. The new timetable on the corridors will get into effect from April 8.
“Commuters can continue to benefit from easy interchange at Dahisar metro station between Line 2A and Line 7, without exiting the paid area, ensuring smooth transfers even after operational separation,” an official said.
Metro Line 9 launch
This follows the launch of Metro Line 9 (Dahisar East to Kashigaon) — the first metro corridor in Thane district — and Metro Line 2B [Mandale to Diamond Garden, Phase 1], which brings metro connectivity to key Harbour Line areas. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to launch the new corridors on Tuesday morning.
“The revised schedules have been designed to make metro travel simpler, faster, and more predictable for commuters, with improved frequency, streamlined operations, and better network integration,” an official said.
Incomplete staircase works at the Kashigaon Metro Station. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
Key changes
Metro Line 9 and Line 2B begin operations from April 8.
Line 7 extended up to Kashigaon through Line 9 integration.
Line 2A and Line 7 now operate as separate corridors.
Corridor-wise operations
Metro Line 2A:
Metro Line 2A will now function as a standalone corridor, focusing on efficient operations between Andheri West and Dahisar East.
First Train: 5.50 AM
Last Train: 10.35 PM-11:00 PM
Frequency: Every 6 minutes (peak hours)
Every 8-10 minutes (non-peak)
Total Trips: 289 (weekdays), 231 (Saturdays), 213 (Sundays)
Metro Line 7 & Line 9
With the launch of Line 9 (Phase 1), Metro Line 7 — Gundavli to Kashigaon — it now operates as an extended integrated corridor, significantly improving suburban connectivity.
Route Length: 19.79 km
First Train: 5.50 AM
Last Train: 11.00 PM
Frequency: Every 5 minutes 50 seconds (peak hours)
Every 8-10 minutes (non-peak)
Total Trips: 276 (weekdays), 223 (Saturdays), 205 (Sundays)
Metro Line 2B (Phase 1)
Metro Line 2B (Phase 1) introduces a new corridor serving Harbour Line areas — Maharashtra Nagar-Mandale to NG Acharya Udyan, Diamond Garden — enhancing east-west connectivity.
Corridor Length: 5.38 km
First Train: 6.00 AM
Last Train: 10.15 PM-10.30 PM
Frequency: Every 9 minutes 30 seconds
Total trips: 209
Revised operations aim to deliver:
Reduced waiting time with frequent services (6-10 minutes)
Better connectivity across western suburbs and extended regions
Improved reliability through corridor-wise optimisation
Simplified travel planning with predictable schedules
Passengers are advised to review updated timings before travel while benefiting from a more efficient, integrated, and commuter-friendly metro system.
Official speak
Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, and chairman, Maha Mumbai Metro. File Pic
Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, and chairman, Maha Mumbai Metro, said, “The operational restructuring of Metro Line 2A and Line 7, along with the launch of Metro Line 9 and Line 2B [Phase 1], marks a significant milestone in Mumbai’s metro expansion.”
“These changes have been carefully planned to ensure seamless passenger movement, reduce operational overlaps, and enhance overall network efficiency. The integration of Line 7 with Line 9 enables direct connectivity across key suburban corridors, while Line 2B brings metro access to important Harbour Line areas. Step by step, we are moving closer to our vision of a fully integrated 337 km metro network and a ‘Mumbai in Minutes’ reality,” he added.
