Line 2 (Mumbai Metro)
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Line 2 (Yellow Line) of the Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit metro line in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The line connects Dahisar in the northwest with Mandale in Mankhurd via Andheri, BKC and Chembur in the east. Phase One of Line 2A was partially opened on 2 April 2022 from Dahisar East to Dahanukarwadi.
Line 2 (Yellow Line) | |
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Overview | |
Status |
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Owner | MMRDA |
Locale | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Termini |
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Stations | 17 |
Website | Line 2A Line 2B |
Service | |
Type | Rapid Transit |
System | Mumbai Metro |
Operator(s) | Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) |
Depot(s) | Charkop (2A) Mandale (2B) |
Daily ridership | 212,000 (July 2023)[2] |
History | |
Commenced | November 2016 (2016-11) |
Opened | 2 April 2022; 2 years ago (2022-04-02) |
Technical | |
Line length | 18.589 km (11.551 mi) |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Character | Grade-separated, Elevated |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 25 Kv AC Overhead catenary |
Construction on the first section of the line, called Metro 2A (between Dahisar and D.N. Road), began in November 2016, and was completed in April 2022. This section shall be 18.589 km (11.551 mi) long, and comprise 17 of the 39 stations that form part of this route. The new 9.5 km (5.9 mi) section of the Yellow Line from Dahanukarwadi to DN Nagar was inaugurated on January 19, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[3]