Mumbai Metro

Mumbai Metro One Private Limited is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 to implement the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar (VAG) Metro corridor in Mumbai. It is a Joint Venture Company formed by Reliance Energy Limited, a Reliance ADA Group Company, Veolia Transport, France and Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Salient features include:

• First Public Private Partnership in BOOT framework
• Vital Infrastructure Project Status by State Govt.
• Provides East to West Connectivity
• Designed to carry about 6 lakhs Commuters per day initially
• Reduces travel time from existing 1 Hr 30 Mins to about 21 mins
• Reduces vehicular traffic substantially along the corridor
• World class features and facilities
• World class quality standards
• Highest levels of Safety
• Travel made easy for physically challenged people

NEED FOR METRO

Public Transport System is an efficient user of space and energy, with reduced level of air and noise pollution. As pollution of city grows, the share of public transport, road or rail-based should increase.
With Mumbai’s population crossing 12 million, the share of public transport at 88% is quite good. However, over the past decade, the share has reduced from 91% to 88% and is likely to reduce further if corrective measures are not taken immediately.
The Metro is here to meet this demand, not only between the east and the west, but also the north and the south, not only the divide due to geography, but also that in the psyche of the city.
Considering the fact that road buses can optimally carry 10,000 persons per hour per direction (phpdt), the metro system may become virtually indispensable if the traffic density on the corridor exceeds 20,000 phpdt.

ADVANTAGES

Metro Systems are superior to other modes because they provide higher carrying capacity, faster, smoother and safer travel, occupy less space, are non-polluting and energy efficient. To summarize, a Metro System:

Requires 1/5th energy per passenger Km. compared to road-based system. Causes no air pollution Causes lesser noise level Occupies no road space if underground, and only about 2 metres width of road if elevated. Carries same amount of traffic as 7 lanes of bus traffic or 24 lanes of private motor cars (either way), if it a medium capacity system. Is more reliable, comfortable and safer than road based system. Ruduces journey time by anything between 50% and 75% depending upon road conditions

MMRDA’s Master Plan for METRO in Mumbai

PHASE-I (2006-2011)

  -Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar 
  -Colaba - Mahim - Charkop 
  -Bandra - Kurla - Mankhurd 

PHASE-II (2011-2016)

  -Charkop - Dahisar 
  -Ghatkopar - Mulund 

PHASE-III (2016-2021)

  -BKC - Kanjur Marg via Airport 
  -Andheri(E) - Dahisar(E) 
  -Hutatma Chowk - Ghatkopar 
  -Sewri - Prabhadevi

References

1)About Metro One http://www.mumbaimetro1.com/mmportal/HTML/aboutus.html
2)Metro Project details http://www.mumbaimetro1.com/mmportal/HTML/more_mmo.html