Mumbai gets two new Metro lines

Mumbai, April 2: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday flagged off two new Mumbai Metros – Line 2A and Line 7, both in the suburbs – on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year. The two new lines shall start operations daily 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Sunday for commuters, with fares ranging from Rs 10 – Rs 40 for the airconditioned rides at speeds of around 70 kmph, said MMRDA Commissioner S.V.R. Srinivas.
Both fully elevated, Line 2A from Dahisar East to D.N. Nagar in Andheri West via the new Link Road, and Line 7 from Dahisar East to Andheri East via the Western Express Highway – are partially complete.
Though the trains are equipped to operate with a driverless system, initially they will be run by a contingent of around 60 male and female drivers.
When fully completed, Line 7 will be 33.50 km long with 29 stations and Line 2A shall be 18 km long with 17 stations en route. (IANS)