Mumbai Metro and Central Railways Extend Services for Maharashtra Election 2024

Mumbai: To ensure seamless transportation during the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election 2024, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operations Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) has announced extended metro services on November 20, 2024. This initiative aims to make travel convenient for voters and election staff, encouraging a higher voter turnout across Mumbai. Additionally, the Central Railways has introduced special local trains starting today to further accommodate election-related commuters.Extended Metro Services: Key DetailsThe Mumbai Metro will operate for extended hours on polling day:Early morning services: From 4:00 AM to 5:22 AMLate-night services: From 11:00 PM to 1:00 AMFrequency: Trains will run every 20 minutes during these periods.महामुंबई मेट्रोने मतदानाच्या दिवसासाठी सेवेच्या वेळांसह अतिरीक्त फेऱ्या वाढवण्याचा निर्णय घेतला आहे.२० नोव्हेंबर, २०२४रोजी महाराष्ट्र विधानसभा निवडणुकीदरम्यान निवडणूक कर्मचारी आणि मतदारांसाठी जलद आणि सुखकर प्रवासाकरीता महामुंबई मेट्रो पहाटे व रात्री उशिरापर्यंत अतिरिक्त सेवा… pic.twitter.com/2WLzos5zA1— Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) November 18, 2024 Additional trips:Metro services will include 19 extra trips, raising the daily count from 243 to 262.Regular metro operations will continue as usual from 5:22 AM to 11:00 PM.The first metro trains will start at 4:00 AM from key stations like Gundavali, Dahisar East, and Andheri West. The final train will depart at 1:00 AM on November 21, 2024.These adjustments aim to ensure that both voters and election officials can travel smoothly throughout the day and night.Central Railways Introduces Special Local TrainsTo complement metro services, Central Railways has scheduled special suburban trains on the nights of November 19-20 and November 20-21. These trains will operate on the Main Line (CSMT-Kalyan) and Harbour Line (CSMT-Panvel), stopping at all stations for maximum accessibility.List of Special Train ServicesTuesday-Wednesday Night:CSMT – Kalyan Special: Arrival: 03:00 hrs, Departure: 04:30 hrsKalyan – CSMT Special: Arrival: 03:00 hrs, Departure: 04:30 hrsCSMT – Panvel Special: Arrival: 03:00 hrs, Departure: 04:20 hrsPanvel – CSMT Special: Arrival: 03:00 hrs, Departure: 04:20 hrsWednesday-Thursday Night:CSMT – Kalyan Special: 01:10 hrs - 02:40 hrs and 02:30 hrs - 04:00 hrsKalyan – CSMT Special: 01:00 hrs - 02:30 hrs and 02:00 hrs - 03:30 hrsCSMT – Panvel Special: 01:40 hrs - 03:00 hrs and 02:50 hrs - 04:10 hrsPanvel – CSMT Special: 01:00 hrs - 02:20 hrs and 02:30 hrs - 03:50 hrsThese comprehensive measures by the metro and railways highlight their commitment to ensuring smooth and accessible transportation for voters, election staff, and officials, contributing to a successful polling day.

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Mumbai Metro and Central Railways Extend Services for Maharashtra Election 2024

Mumbai Metro and Central Railways extend services with extra trips and special trains to ensure seamless transportation during Maharashtra Election 2024.

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