The Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety (CCRS) from New Delhi has granted safety certification for Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line) and Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line). This allows the metro lines to operate at full capacity speed of 80 km/h, up from the previous limit of 50-60 km/h.
Both lines are operated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and are crucial in reducing congestion on busy routes. Metro Line 2A runs 18.6 km from Dahisar to DN Nagar with 17 stations, while Metro Line 7 covers 16.5 km from Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E) with 13 stations. Together, they serve over 2.5 lakh daily passengers, with a total ridership of over 15 crore since operations began.
MMRDA has implemented advanced technology such as driverless-capable trainsets, CBTC signalling, platform screen doors, and innovative ticketing systems to ensure a safe and efficient metro network.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that this achievement is a step towards transforming Mumbai into a world-class city with an efficient transport network. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the metro expansion as a game changer for the city. Metropolitan Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee highlighted the adherence to safety standards and operational excellence.
Mumbai Metro is a train system in Mumbai, India, that helps people travel around the city quickly and easily. It is like a big train that runs on tracks above or below the ground.
Lines 7 and 2A are specific routes or paths that the Mumbai Metro trains follow. They connect different parts of the city, making it easier for people to travel from one place to another.
Safety Certification is an official approval that says the metro lines are safe to use. It means experts have checked everything to make sure the trains can run without problems.
The Chief Commissioner of Rail Safety is a person in charge of making sure all trains and railways in India are safe. They check and approve if the trains can run safely.
MMRDA stands for Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. It is a government organization that plans and develops infrastructure projects like roads and metro lines in Mumbai.
Congestion means there are too many vehicles on the road, causing traffic jams. The metro helps reduce congestion by providing an alternative way to travel.
2.5 lakh means 250,000. In India, 'lakh' is a term used to describe a hundred thousand.
Devendra Fadnavis is a politician in India who has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the state where Mumbai is located.
Eknath Shinde is a politician in India who has served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He works with the Chief Minister to help run the state.
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