Line 1 (Mumbai Metro)

Line 1 (Blue Line) of the Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit metro line in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The 11.40 km (7.08 mi) line is fully elevated and consists of 12 stations from Versova to Ghatkopar. The line connects the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai. It was built at an estimated cost of 4,321 crore (US$540 million) and is operated by the Metro One Operation Pvt Ltd (MOOPL) on a 5-year contract. This special purpose vehicle, namely, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (Mumbai Metro 1) was incorporated for the implementation of the project. Reliance Infrastructure holds 69% of the equity share capital of MMOPL, and the remaining 26% is with Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Line 1 (Blue Line)
CRRC Puzhen rakes of the Mumbai Metro Line 1
Overview
Other name(s)Versova–Andheri–Ghatkopar corridor
StatusOperational
OwnerMumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
LocaleMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Termini
Stations12
Websitereliancemumbaimetro.com
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemMumbai Metro
Operator(s)Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
Depot(s)Four Bungalows
Rolling stockCRRC Puzhen
Daily ridership479,333 (October 2023)
History
Commenced2008 (2008)
Opened8 June 2014 (2014-06-08)
Completed2014 (2014)
Technical
Line length10.81 km (6.72 mi)
Track length11.40 km (7.08 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterGrade-separated, Elevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Minimum radius100 metres (330 ft)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Route map

Line 1
km
0.000
Versova
Lokhandwala Complex Road
Four Bungalows Depot
0.955
D N Nagar
Andheri West
K L Walwalkar Marg
1.751
Azad Nagar
Swami Vivekananda Road
Harbour line to Mumbai CST │ to Goregaon
Western line to Churchgate │ to Dahanu Road
3.111
Andheri
Western Express Highway
Gundavali Line 7
4.118
Western Express Highway
Mahakali Caves Road
Guru Hargovindji Road
5.382
Chakala (J B Nagar)
6.107
Airport Road
6.705
Marol Naka
Line 3
(under construction)
7.78
Saki Naka
8.903
Asalpha
9.765
Jagruti Nagar
Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg
10.821
Ghatkopar
Central line to Mumbai CST │ to Kalyan

The Mumbai Metro 1 Blue Line started operations on 8 June 2014. It has the eighth highest passenger density of any metro line in the world. The Blue Line has the steepest curve of any metro line in India. There are a total of 64 curves on the line, with the steepest curve being 107 meters.

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