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.
| Operator | Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) |
| Operation start | 2 February 2014 |
| Number of lines | 1 Metro Lines |
| Train length | 4 Coaches |
| No. of stations | 17 Active Stations |
| Metro timings | ⏱ Starting | Ending 06:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
Metro Lines
Mumbai Monorail Lines & Terminal Stations 2024
| Metro lines | Terminal stations | |
|---|---|---|
| ▣ | Line 1 Line | Chembur Monorail ⇄ Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail |
Metro Map
Fare Chart
The ticket prices for the complete 17-station is kept between at Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 30 and Rs 40 depending upon the distance.
Interesting Facts
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.
Overview & History
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.
Metro News
Mumbai Monorail News & Updates 2024
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.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Mumbai Metro Line-12 (Kalyan-Taloja) at the Premier Ground in Dombivali. Kalyan–Taloja section (Line-12) is an extension of Mumbai Metro Line 5, Orange Line. The extension will reduce travel time between Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai.
The 22.173-kilometre stretch will have 19 elevated stations. The estimated cost of the completion of the project is around Rs 5,865 crore. The project is estimated to be complete by December 2027. According to an Indian Express report, the integration of Metro Line-12 with Navi Mumbai Metro Line is also proposed at Navi Mumbai Metro station to ensure smooth connectivity between Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli.
To celebrate the glorious history of Indian cinema, a unique initiative has been launched to grace Mumbai Metro Line 2B running from Bandra West. Mumbai BJP president and MLA, Advocate Ashish Shelar unveiled a plan to transform the spaces between 355 pillars spanning seven stations from ESIC Nagar to Bandra into a vibrant tribute to Bollywood.
Mumbai's eagerly awaited underground metro Line 3, passing through the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz route, is set to be partially completed by the middle of this year. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) managing director Ashwini Bhide told The Indian Express that they have completed 95 per cent, which includes building the tunnel from Aarey to BKC and construction of nine intermediate stations. He estimates that full connectivity will be achieved by February 15-20, allowing integrated trials to begin.
FAQs
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.
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