Shri S.V.R. Srinivas IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, visited the Aarey Metro Station among others along the Metro Line 7 to check the progress of construction of stations as per the Catch Up Plan and the targeted Commissioning.
- The Metropolitan Commissioner also took an update on the various system works installation, testing and Commissioning including metro trains.
- He examined the systems while on a train run from Aarey to Ovaripada & inspect the on train S & T mechanisms relating to the platform doors, braking & acceleration.
- During his visit, he also took an update on the progress of the civil works on enroute stations and had a detailed inspection of the current progress of the Ovaripada metro station.
- He also instructed the team to ensure the construction of roads near metro sites are also completed on priority to avoid inconvenience to the daily commuters when the route is commissioned.
- During the on site review meeting he emphasised on the importance of the Catch Up Plan and asked the team to ensure all construction work of the Phase 1 of the lines to be completed before deadlines to ensure timely commissioning.
Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Andheri East – Dahisar East):
- Metro Line 7 from Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E) is 16.475 km. long elevated corridor with 13 stations.
- It shall provide interconnectivity among the existing Western Express Highway, Western Railway, Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar to Versova), the ongoing Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to D N Nagar) and the proposed Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli).
- It shall facilitate smooth and efficient interchange with the suburban rail system and MRT system at Andheri, JVLR and Dahisar.
- It shall provide connectivity between the Central Mumbai and the Northern suburban Mumbai.
- It shall provide rail based access to the Mumbai International Airport (CSIA), SEEPZ, National Park and other commercial and geographical landmarks.
- Dedicated Depot is planned at Dahisar to the extent of 15 Ha.
- It shall reduce the current travel time by anything between 50% and 75% depending on road conditions.
Source: MMRDA-Update
