Mumbai Metro Achieves Historic Milestone with Trial train arrival at Cuffe Parade
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) marked a historic milestone today with the arrival of the trial train at Cuffe Parade station, the final destination of Mumbai’s first underground metro line. The train trial was conducted today at cuffe parade which is the farthest station of aqualine. This event demonstrates the readiness of key infrastructure elements, including rolling stocks, tracks , and civil works. The further trials leading to train operations will undertake by July 25.
The section of Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) of an around 12.69km section has already started the operation from October 7,2024. Additionally, system trials for Phase 2A, covering the 9.77 km segment from the area of Dharavi to Acharya Atrey Chowk, have already commenced, connecting the seven key stations.
Arrival of train trial at Cuffe Parade, covered around 10.99 km stretch from Acharya Atrey Chowk to Cuffe Parade, marks a crucial step towards the commissioning of Phase 2B. The major work such as Overhead Catenary System (OCS) and track installation is completed, MMRC is now focused on remaining system fitments, architectural finishes and road restoration aiming for full operational readiness.
MMRC Managing Director Ms.Ashwini Bhide stated,’ Today is a crucial day for us as we move closer to completing another challenging milestone. Train trials for Phase 2A from Dharavi to Acharya Atrey chowk are in full swing, and simultaneously , we have successfully initiated train movement from Acharya Atrey Chowk to Cuffe Parade. We are committed to commissioning the entire line by July 2025.’
Furtherly, Director Projects, Mr.S.K. Gupta stated, ” MMRC continues to work diligently toward the overall completion of balance works to ensure a seamless and efficient metro service for Mumbai’s commuters. The successful train trials reaffirm the project’s progress, bringing the city one step closer to a world- class urban transit system.”
Marking this event as a historic milestone for The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation.