One of the key steps taken is increasing metro service frequency in flood-prone areas to ease passenger flow. On Monday, Mumbai Metro-3 (aqua line) services were disrupted by the season's first showers
Workers conduct water tightness test of Metro-2 and 7 trains at Charkop Depot.
In a bid to ensure the highest standards of safety and operational excellence during the monsoon season, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has launched an extensive monsoon preparedness programme for Metro Lines-2A (Dahisar East to DN Nagar) and 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar East).
The initiative underscores a steadfast commitment to delivering uninterrupted, efficient, and secure metro services to Mumbaikars, the MMMOCL said.
The development comes a day after Mumbai Metro-3 (aqua line) services were disrupted following the first showers of monsoon.
Speaking about the steps taken by MMMOCL, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “The Maharashtra government is committed to the safety and comfort of all commuters. This thorough monsoon preparedness plan by MMMOCL—including technical inspections, increased service frequency, and on-ground safety measures—ensures reliable and uninterrupted metro operations even during heavy rains. Our focus remains on seamless travel and protecting the daily lives of millions.”
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Chairman, said,
“This monsoon preparedness plan reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding essential services and ensuring citizen convenience. Every step—from technical inspections to field-level deployment—has been taken with care, so that metro services continue uninterrupted, even during the heaviest rains.”
Here are the key monsoon measures taken by MMMOCL
- Installed wind velocity anemometers at 10 strategic stations across Lines-2A and 7 to monitor real-time weather conditions and enhance operational decision-making.
- Increased metro service frequency during flood-prone scenarios to support smoother passenger flow and reduce wait times.
- Secured each station with a minimum of 64 high-definition CCTV cameras, ensuring round-the-clock surveillance and commuter safety.
- A dedicated emergency coach has been kept on standby for deployment by the civic body’s disaster management team to ensure rapid support and mobility of essential resources, if required.
- MMMOCL has inspected and tested all DG sets, UPS systems, lightning arrestors, earthing mechanisms, and dewatering pumps at 30 stations and Charkop depot to ensure full operational readiness.
- A comprehensive waterproof testing has been conducted on all 34 metro trains to confirm zero leakage and ensure safe passenger experience during heavy rainfall.
- The entire 35-km viaduct, including roof gutters, rainwater downtake pipes, saucer drains, median chambers, and sewer lines has been cleaned across all 30 stations.
- The authorities have undertaken a preventive maintenance and inspection on over 759 electrical insulators, 25 kV cables from three Receiving Substations (RSS) to feeding posts, as well as transformer bushings, CTs, PTs, lightning arrestors, neutral isolators, and heaters in 34 switchgear units, ensuring system integrity and electrical safety.
Field-level monsoon measures
To strengthen on-ground readiness, project-wise nodal officers have been appointed to ensure efficient local execution. Pothole repair vehicles and dewatering pumps have been strategically deployed at critical points.
Additionally, dedicated traffic wardens are stationed around metro stations to manage pedestrian and vehicular flow, reinforcing commuter safety and smooth operations during the monsoon.
An advanced monsoon control room is operational 24X7 with live monitoring and direct hotline access to the civic body’s Disaster Management Cell. Emergency help lines (1800 889 0505 / 0808, and 84529 05434) are functional round-the-clock.
MMMOCL Chairman, Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said that every measure – from system checks to station safety – has been taken to ensure that commuters experience reliable and safe metro services throughout the season. “We have standby trains ready on both lines to be inducted immediately in case of any emergency or unavoidable circumstance. Even during incessant rainfall, our systems are equipped to operate with regulated speed, ensuring uninterrupted services. This effort reflects our continued commitment to putting citizens first," he said.
MMMOCL Managing Director Rubal Agarwal assured Mumbaikars that the teams have worked with “precision and urgency to ensure the metro system remains fully resilient and commuter-ready during the monsoon”.
“From technical checks to on-ground deployments, every measure has been executed with a safety-first approach. We are committed to delivering uninterrupted, efficient, and safe metro services no matter the season,” said Agarwal.
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