Mumbai metro: In order to facilitate travel for voters and election staff during the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) extended the operational hours of the newly launched underground Mumbai Metro Line 3. As per the MMRC, the first train on Line 3 began its journey at 4 am on Wednesday, with the last train scheduled to depart at 1 am on Thursday from both BKC and Aarey JVLR stations. Meanwhile, an additional 20 trips were scheduled to accommodate the increased passenger flow during these extended hours.
"On Election Day (20th Nov 2024), Metro Line-3 trains will operate from 4:00 AM on 20.11.24 to 1:00 AM on 21.11.24 to support voters. Plan your travel and make your vote count!" Mumbai Metro 3 said in a post on X. The Maharashtra Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) announced that the initiative aims to ensure seamless connectivity on election day. Trains on Line 3 will run with a 20-minute headway throughout the extended period.
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Mumbai Metro extends service hours for smooth operations on Maharashtra Assembly election day: Check timings
