Mumbai Metro Lines 2A, 7 timings revised from Oct 12-18

Mumbai Metro

Commuters on Metro Lines 2A (Dahisar East-Andheri West) and 7 (Gundavali-Ovaripada) will need to adjust their travel plans starting today as the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has revised train timings for a period of seven days.

According to a report by News18, this change is to facilitate the integration of Metro Line 7 with the upcoming Line 9 Phase-I section between Dahisar East and Kashi Gaon.

During the seven-day integration period, services on Lines 2A and 7 will begin later than usual. Instead of the standard 5:25 am start, trains will operate from around 7:00 am. Passengers can access the detailed schedule on the Mumbai 1 App, official MMMOCL social media platforms, and station display boards.

Authorities have urged passengers to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with operational staff during this crucial testing phase. According to officials, the integration trials represent a major step towards a fully interconnected Metro system in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Regular services are expected to resume on October 19.

This temporary change will allow engineers and safety experts to conduct final integration and Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) testing between the existing Line 7 and the upcoming Line 9 section from Dahisar East to Kashi Gaon. The exercise is part of the final preparation for the much-anticipated Red Line extension, designed to connect Andheri to Mira Bhayander through a smooth and direct corridor.

Currently, Line 7 operates between Gundavali and Ovaripada, covering 13 stations. Line 9, which extends the Red Line further north, is expected to transform travel patterns across western suburbs by reducing dependence on road transport and cutting commute times drastically.

Once the trials conclude successfully, commuters will be able to travel seamlessly from Gundavali to Mira Gaon, enhancing access to business districts, residential hubs, and public amenities along the route.

The Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) had already carried out an inspection of Line 9 Phase-I on September 23, 2025, marking one of the last regulatory milestones before commissioning. Officials say these ongoing trials will help validate signalling systems, track alignments, communication interfaces, and traction operations to ensure safe and efficient service integration.

The Line 9 extension is seen as a game-changer for western suburbs, particularly for residents of Mira Road, Bhayander, and Dahisar, who often face long road commutes due to traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway. Once commissioned, the corridor will not only ease pressure on road networks but also help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable urban mobility.