MMRDA achieved historic milestone, passenger journey crosses 300 million in 179 days /Representational Image

MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Metro network has surpassed 300 million (30 crore) passenger journeys. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Mumbai’s growing urban transport system. The last 50 million journeys were recorded in only 179 days, the fastest growth since the network began operating.  

According to MMRDA, the 300 million passenger journey milestone was reached on August 3, 2026, across Metro Line 2A (Dahisar East, Andheri West), Metro Line 7 (Dahisar East, Gundavali), Metro Line 2B Phase 1 (Diamond Garden, Mandale) and Metro Line 9 Phase 1 (Dahisar East, Kashigaon).  

Fastest growth since operations began  

This latest milestone indicates the increasing use of Mumbai’s Metro network. MMRDA noted that the most recent 50 million journeys were completed in just 179 days, making it the fastest growth phase since commercial operations started. The network is now adding an average of 279,000 passenger journeys each day, compared to 270,000 during the previous milestone period. This marks a 3.35% increase in average daily ridership, despite weekends, holidays, and seasonal travel patterns. 

MMRDA stated that the opening of Metro Line 2B Phase 1 and Metro Line 9 Phase 1 on April 7, 2026, played a crucial role in increasing passenger numbers. These two corridors added nine new stations to the network, enhancing connectivity throughout the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.  

Ridership milestones 

Since the opening of Metro Lines 2A and 7 on April 2, 2022, the network has achieved several key milestones: 

• 2 April, 2022: Metro Lines 2A and 7 inaugurated  
• 17 September, 2022: 5 million passenger journeys  
• 27 January, 2023: 10 million passenger journeys  
• 20 September, 2023: 50 million passenger journeys  
• 28 May, 2024: 100 million passenger journeys  
• 4 January, 2025: 150 million passenger journeys  
• 4 August, 2025: 200 million passenger journeys  
• 5 February, 2026: 250 million passenger journeys  
• 3 August, 2026: 300 million passenger journeys  

Officials hail the achievement 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri. Devendra Fadnavis said, “Thirty crore passenger journeys are not merely a number, they represent 30 crore votes of confidence by the people of Mumbai in our vision for a modern, efficient and sustainable public transport system. Every Metro journey reflects a conscious shift towards faster, safer and cleaner mobility. As we continue to expand Metro connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, we are laying the foundation of a globally competitive Mumbai where seamless public transport will define the quality of urban life. I congratulate MMRDA, every member of the Metro team for their unwavering commitment to delivering safe and seamless Metro services.”

MMRDA Chairman and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde remarked that,“The milestone of 300 million passenger journeys is not merely a number; it is a reflection of the immense trust that Mumbaikars have placed in the Metro network developed by MMRDA. I congratulate the entire MMRDA team for this outstanding achievement and sincerely thank every commuter who has made Metro an integral part of their daily life. This growing faith of the people is our biggest strength and our greatest responsibility. We are now committed to taking this very same standard of world-class Metro services beyond Mumbai to Thane and every corner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The day is not far when the entire MMR will be seamlessly connected through Metro, enabling citizens to travel faster, safer and more comfortably while bringing our cities, our economy and our people closer than ever before.” 

Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee also mentioned that, “Crossing the landmark of 300 million passenger journeys is a moment of immense pride for MMRDA and Maha Mumbai Metro. More importantly, it reflects the growing trust that citizens have placed in our Metro system. The fact that the latest 50 million passenger journeys were achieved in a record 179 days, with an average of nearly 2.8 lakh passenger journeys every day, demonstrates that the Metro has become an integral part of Mumbai’s everyday life. Behind this achievement lies the unwavering commitment of thousands of engineers, planners, operators and frontline staff who work round the clock to deliver a safe, reliable and world-class commuting experience. We dedicate this milestone to every commuter whose continued trust motivates us to build an even stronger Metro network for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.”

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