Mumbai Metro 1 Update: Technical Glitch On Ghatkopar-Versova Metro Line Causes Delays, Massive Rush at Stations (Watch Videos)

Mumbai Metro-1 corridor, which connects Ghatkopar to Versova, was disrupted as several trains were delayed, leading to a huge crowd at stations during pick-up hours on Monday morning, July 7. Videos shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) show a huge rush of passengers at all metro stations from Ghatkopar onwards. Local train services are delayed on the first working day of the week, worsening the situation. Commuters are facing severe inconvenience, and many Mumbaikars are concerned about being marked late to work.

Ghatkopar Metro Station witnessed overwhelming crowds, with barely any space to stand. Many commuters and officegoers are now seeking alternative routes to reach their workplaces, as metro trains travelling from Ghatkopar to Versova are running behind schedule, which has frustrated officegoers and morning commuters.

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However, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL), which manages all Metro lines in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, has not issued an official statement. 

Stampede-Like Situation in Ghatkopar

A commuter in a post on X said, "Heavy rush at @MumbaiMetro01 stations. #Metro1 authorities said that 'Train services were slightly delayed as one train was unable to achieve target speed and had to be withdrawn from service. However operations are continuous and normalized.'"

Another frustrated commuter with photos and video tweets, "Mumbai Metro One condition, Ghatkopar Stn No ventilation. Suffocation. Worse Managed Station." 

Another traveller informed me, "Mumbai Metro Varsova Ghatkoper Line 10 min delay running effect on Monday morning routine."

Responding to one of the X users on its complaint that "Mumbai Metro unable to manage capacity of passengers." The Mumbai Metro problem was due to one metro train being unable to achieve the target speed. "We regret the inconvenience, Mr. Purohit. Train services were slightly delayed as one train was unable to achieve target speed and had to be withdrawn from service. However operations are continuous and normalized. Appreciate your support."