More than 10 lakh commuters have availed the services of Mumbai Metro’s lines 2A and 7 since the inauguration of the Phase 2 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 19 and the commencement of commercial operations from the next day, showed figures. The total ridership on these lines has crossed the 10 lakh-mark, said officials on Saturday.
The two lines — a total of 35 km — are now fully operational and connected with Metro Line 1 (Versova and Ghatkopar via Andheri), creating the first Metro network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Millions of Mumbai residents are also being benefited because of its connectivity with the railway line through Metro 1. According to officials, the total ridership of Metro lines 2A and 7 — both the phases — stands at 1,00,03,270.
