Mumbai Metro Line 1 is the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro corridor, the first rapid transit metro system in Mumbai. This metro corridor is 11.4 KM elevated and consists of 12 stations from Versova to Ghatkopar.
It was a breakthrough for Mumbai when it received its first Metro Rail Network. The overall cost estimate for the Mumbai Metro Line 1 is ₹4,321 crore (US$610 million), which is 84% more than the initially quoted amount of ₹ 2,356 crores as per the signed contract in March 2007.
On 21st June 2006, India Former Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, laid the foundation stone for Mumbai Metro Phase-1.
In March 2007, The metro project for Line 1 was awarded to Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture company owned by Reliance Infrastructure (69%), MMRDA (26%), and Veolia Transport (5%).
On 8th June 2014, Line 1 started its operation.
| Project/Metro Name | Mumbai Metro Line 1 |
| Route/Stretch | Versova-Andheri- Ghatkopar |
| Official Line Color | Blue |
| Status: | Operational |
| Length: | 12 KM |
| Total Stations: | 12 Stations |
| Depot: | Four Bungalows (DN Nagar) |
| Construction Started: | Feb 2008 |
| Project Completed: | Jun 2014 |
| Total Cost: | ₹ 4,068 crore |
| Detailed Project Report (DPR): | |
| Operator: | Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) |
| Estimated Ridership: | – |
Below is the list of stations on Mumbai Metro Line 1 i.e., Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar corridor. There are a total of 12 stations on the line, which are fully elevated.
| # | Station Name English | Station Name Marathi | Type | Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versova | वर्सोवा | Elevated | |
| 2 | D.N. Nagar | डी.एन. नगर | Elevated | Interconnect on Line 2 (Under Construction) |
| 3 | Azad Nagar | आझाद नगर | Elevated | |
| 4 | Andheri | अंधेरी | Elevated | Connect Western Railways Line at Andheri Railway Station |
| 5 | Western Express Highway | पश्चिम द्रुतगती महामार्ग | Elevated | Interconnect on Line 7 (Under Construction) |
| 6 | Chakala (J.B.Nagar) | चकाला | Elevated | |
| 7 | Airport Road | एअरपोर्ट रोड | Elevated | |
| 8 | Marol Naka | मरोळ नाका | Elevated | Interconnect on Line 3 (Under Construction) |
| 9 | Saki Naka | साकी नाका | Elevated | |
| 10 | Asalpha (Subhash Nagar) | असल्फा | Elevated | |
| 11 | Jagruti Nagar | जागृती नगर | Elevated | |
| 12 | Ghatkopar | घाटकोपर | Elevated | Connect Central Railways Line at Ghatkopar Railway Station |
The minimum fare for a single journey traveling in metro line 1 is ₹10, and the maximum fare is ₹ 40.
On Jan 22nd, 2020, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) announced a new plan offering unlimited rides on Metro during the validity period of 30 days. Metro Line 1 also offers monthly trip pass and other fare options.
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