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Mumbai Monorail Route

The Mumbai Monorail is a rapid transit system serving the city of Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. Currently Mumbai Monorail network has 17 active stations. Find important and useful information like Mumbai Monorail route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.

OperatorMumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
Operation start2 February 2014
Number of lines1 Metro Lines
Train length4 Coaches
No. of stations17 Active Stations
Metro timings⏱ Starting | Ending
06:00 AM | 11:00 PM

Mumbai Monorail Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Metro linesTerminal stations
▣ Line 1 LineChembur Monorail ⇄ Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail

Mumbai Monorail Route Map 2024

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Interesting Facts about Mumbai Monorail

  • Did you know Mumbai Monorail Line 1 is the first monorail line in India?
  • Before the Mumbai Monorail system, Kundala Valley Railway held the distinction as the first monorail system in India. It was later converted to a 2 ft narrow-gauge railway, operating in Kundala Valley, Munnar, Idukki district, Kerala, India.
  • Patiala State Monorail Trainways (PSMT) was the second monorail system in India, running in Patiala from 1907 to 1927. It was a unique rail-guided, partially road-borne railway system.
  • After the second phase was commissioned, Line 1 became the world's sixth-longest monorail corridor.
  • Chief Minister of Maharashtra Vilasrao Deshmukh approved the notification for the construction of Mumbai's first monorail line on 18 August 2008.
  • The foundation stone for the project was initially scheduled to be laid by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 29 November 2008, but it was postponed following the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
  • The original deadline for the project was set for April 2011.
  • Line 1 was formally inaugurated by Prithviraj Chavan on 1 February 2014, at the Wadala Depot monorail station.
  • The monorail was opened to the public the following day, with the first trip commencing from Wadala Depot at 7:08 am.
  • The first train from the opposite side departed Chembur at 7:10 am.
  • The monorail experienced its first closure on 17 March 2014 due to Holi.

About Mumbai Monorail

  • The Mumbai Metro Monorail was inaugurated on February 1, 2014, and it officially commenced operations on February 2, 2014.
  • The monorail is operated by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), a government body responsible for infrastructure development in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • The monorail currently operates on a single line that stretches from Chembur to Wadala in Mumbai.
  • The monorail is designed to integrate seamlessly with other modes of public transportation, including the Mumbai Suburban Railway and Mumbai Metro.
  • The Mumbai Monorail has a capacity to carry over 20,000 passengers per hour per direction. The frequency of trains is approximately every 15 minutes.
  • The entire monorail route covers a distance of about 19.54 kilometers, and the average travel time from Chembur to Wadala is around 25-30 minutes.
  • The monorail runs on an elevated structure for most of its route, providing commuters with a panoramic view of the cityscape.
  • The Mumbai Metro Monorail incorporates eco-friendly features, such as energy-efficient lighting and regenerative braking systems to reduce energy consumption.
  • The MMRDA has ambitious plans for the expansion of the monorail network to connect more areas within the city and enhance overall connectivity.
  • Plans are underway to integrate the monorail with other metro lines, creating a more comprehensive and interconnected mass transit system.

Mumbai Monorail News & Updates 2024

◷ 2024-07-17
☍ One india
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) is initiating efforts to rent out vacant spaces at metro stations. The initiative aims to generate substantial revenue from stations located on the Metro 2A (D.N. Nagar to Dahisar East) and Metro 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East) routes.
◷ 2024-07-17
☍ One india
MMMOCL has identified about 72,000 sq ft of available space at around 30 stations on these metro lines. By leasing out these spaces, which include areas such as D.N. Nagar (17,079 sq ft), Lower Oshivar (2,783 sq ft), Valanai (2,853 sq ft) and Anandanagar (3,053 sq ft), the corporation aims to generate a monthly rental income of around Rs 1.15 crore.
◷ 2024-07-17
☍ Deccan Herlad
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday flagged off a train manufactured by BEML for the Mumbai Metro network in Bengaluru, the 55th train for Lines 2 and 7 of the Mumbai Metro. It can carry 2,306 passengers with a seating capacity of 298. A news release issued by BEML said it has bagged the order for design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 96 trainsets for Rs 4,319 crore.
◷ 2024-06-10
☍ Financial Express
Mumbai's first Metro line, stretching from Versova to Ghatkopar, completed a 10 Years of service on Saturday (June 8), clocking 11 lakh trips with an impressive record of 99 per cent punctuality. Launched on June 8, 2014, the Reliance Infrastructure-led Mumbai Metro One marked the entry of metro services in the city, significantly enhancing its transport landscape, which was earlier dependent on local trains.
◷ 2024-03-15
☍ The Hindu
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) began the integrated trial of underground Metro Line-3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) Phase 1 on March 12. This service will be made available to passengers after MMRCL gets approval from the Commissioner. After the trials are run, officials need to obtain certification from the individual system and Independent Safety Assessor (ISA). Then, the system will be presented to the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) for inspection and approval.

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Mumbai Monorail FAQs

𝒜. The monorail, as its name suggests, runs on a narrow, single track. A lightweight structure allows the trains to navigate sharp turns in congested urban areas.

𝒜. In an emergency, passengers may not be able to immediately exit because the monorail vehicle is high above ground and not all systems have emergency walkways.

𝒜. The avrage speed of monorail is 32 km/h (20 mph) and the Top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph).

𝒜. Photography is not allowed anywhere in first floor including ticketing area but photography is allowed in the platform on upper floor and inside the coach.

Top Attractions of Mumbai City

No. of StationMetro Fare (₹)
0 - 4 Station₹ 10
5 - 10 Station₹ 20
11 - 15 Station₹ 30
More than 15 Station₹ 40
AttractionNearest Metro (Distance)
Chota KashmirDindoshi (2.4 KM)
Aarey (1.5 KM)
Goregaon East (1.9 KM)
City MallVersova (1.8 KM)
DN Nagar (1.5 KM)
Azad Nagar (1.7 KM)
Andheri (1.5 KM)
Bangur Nagar (2.4 KM)
Goregaon West (1.3 KM)
Oshiwara (0.6 KM)
Lower Oshiwara (0.1 KM)
Andheri West (1.3 KM)
ESIC Nagar (1.7 KM)
Prem Nagar (1.7 KM)
Indira Nagar (1.7 KM)
Clue Hunt MumbaiEastern Express Highway (0.9 KM)
Chembur (0.9 KM)
Diamond Garden (0.9 KM)
Shivaji Chowk (Chembur) (0.9 KM)
BSNL (Govandi) (0.9 KM)
Gorai BeachJhandewalan (113 KM)
Infinity MallVersova (1.8 KM)
DN Nagar (1.5 KM)
Azad Nagar (1.7 KM)
Andheri (1.5 KM)
Bangur Nagar (2.4 KM)
Goregaon West (1.3 KM)
Oshiwara (0.6 KM)
Lower Oshiwara (0.1 KM)
Andheri West (1.3 KM)
ESIC Nagar (1.7 KM)
Prem Nagar (1.7 KM)
Indira Nagar (1.7 KM)
ISKCON TempleDN Nagar (1.7 KM)
Azad Nagar (1.8 KM)
Andheri (1.5 KM)
Andheri West (1.8 KM)
ESIC Nagar (1.4 KM)
Prem Nagar (1.4 KM)
Indira Nagar (1.4 KM)
Nanavati Hospital (0.5 KM)
Khira Nagar (0.5 KM)
Saraswat Nagar (0.5 KM)
Juhu BeachNanavati Hospital (2.2 KM)
Khira Nagar (2.2 KM)
Saraswat Nagar (2.2 KM)
KidzaniaAsalpha (2.3 KM)
Jagruti Nagar (1.7 KM)
Ghatkopar (2.4 KM)
KidZaniaJagruti Nagar (1.9 KM)
Lokhandwala MarketVersova (1.5 KM)
DN Nagar (1.9 KM)
Azad Nagar (2.1 KM)
Andheri (1.8 KM)
Bangur Nagar (2.3 KM)
Goregaon West (1.3 KM)
Oshiwara (0.9 KM)
Lower Oshiwara (0.6 KM)
Andheri West (1.6 KM)
ESIC Nagar (1.9 KM)
Prem Nagar (1.9 KM)
Indira Nagar (1.9 KM)
Mahakali CavesWestern Express Highway (2.3 KM)
Chakala JB Nagar (2.0 KM)
Airport Road (2.2 KM)
Saki Naka (2.4 KM)
Jogeshwari East (2.2 KM)
Mogra (1.7 KM)
Gundavali (2.3 KM)
Mount Mary ChurchSG Barve Marg (1.4 KM)
Kurla (East) (1.4 KM)
Mumbai Film CityMalad West (2.2 KM)
Lower Malad (1.4 KM)
Bangur Nagar (1.8 KM)
Kurar (2.1 KM)
Dindoshi (1.4 KM)
Aarey (1.0 KM)
Goregaon East (2.2 KM)
Phoenix MarketcityAsalpha (1.2 KM)
Jagruti Nagar (1.5 KM)
Ghatkopar (0.9 KM)
Powai LakeChakala JB Nagar (1.8 KM)
Airport Road (1.2 KM)
Marol Naka (0.9 KM)
Saki Naka (1.1 KM)
Asalpha (1.6 KM)
Ghatkopar (1.8 KM)
Red Carpet Wax MuseumAsalpha (2.2 KM)
Jagruti Nagar (1.6 KM)
Ghatkopar (2.3 KM)
Snow WorldAsalpha (1.2 KM)
Jagruti Nagar (1.5 KM)
Ghatkopar (0.9 KM)
Versova BeachVersova (1.2 KM)
DN Nagar (1.9 KM)
Azad Nagar (2.3 KM)
Andheri (1.6 KM)
Andheri West (1.7 KM)
ESIC Nagar (1.2 KM)
Prem Nagar (1.2 KM)
Indira Nagar (1.2 KM)
Nanavati Hospital (1.3 KM)
Khira Nagar (1.3 KM)
Saraswat Nagar (1.3 KM)
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