Blue Line (Mumbai Metro)

Blue Line
CRRC Puzhen rakes of the Mumbai Metro Blue Line
Overview
Other name(s)
  • Line 1
  • Versova–Andheri–Ghatkopar corridor
StatusOperational
OwnerMumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
Line number1
LocaleMumbai Suburban district
Termini
Stations12
Websitereliancemumbaimetro.com
Service
TypeRapid transit
System Mumbai Metro
Operator(s)Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
Depot(s)Four Bungalows
Rolling stockCRRC Puzhen
Daily ridership500,385 (August 2024)
History
Commenced2008 (2008)
Opened8 June 2014 (2014-06-08)
Completed2014 (2014)
Technical
Line length10.81 km (6.72 mi)
Track length11.40 km (7.08 mi)
Number of tracks2
CharacterGrade-separated, Elevated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Minimum radius100 metres (330 ft)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Operating speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Route map

Blue Line
km
0.000
Versova
Four Bungalows Depot
0.955
D N Nagar
Andheri West
K L Walawalkar Marg
1.751
Azad Nagar
3.111
Andheri
Gundavali
4.118
Western Express Highway
Guru Hargovindji Road
5.382
Chakala (J B Nagar)
6.107
Airport Road
6.705
Marol Naka
7.78
Saki Naka
8.903
Asalpha
9.765
Jagruti Nagar
10.821
Ghatkopar

Blue Line (Line 1) is a rapid transit metro line of the Mumbai Metro in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The 11.40 km (7.08 mi) line is fully elevated and consists of 12 stations from Versova to Ghatkopar. The line connects the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai. It was built at an estimated cost of 4,321 crore (US$510 million) and is operated by the Metro One Operation Pvt Ltd (MOOPL) on a 5-year contract. This special purpose vehicle, namely, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (Mumbai Metro 1) was incorporated for the implementation of the project. Reliance Infrastructure holds 74% of the equity share capital of MMOPL, 26% is with Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

The Mumbai Metro 1 Blue Line started operations on 8 June 2014. It has the eighth highest passenger density of any metro line in the world. The Blue Line has the steepest curve of any metro line in India. There are a total of 64 curves on the line, with the steepest curve being 107 metres (351 ft).