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Mumbai’s Ganeshotsav crowds meet a tweaked metro clock today, Sunday, September 20, 2026. Day six of a special morning, non‑revenue block continues for Line 9 Phase‑2 integration. Passenger services on Lines 2A, 7 and 9 therefore start at 6:30 am. Late‑night trips still run until 12:30 am through September 25. Authorities urge commuters to plan for the changed window.
What’s new and where: Andheri West–Dahisar on Lines 2A and 7 is affected. So is Dahisar East–Kashigaon on Line 9 Phase‑1. Expect crowding at first departures and at the Dahisar East interchange. MMMOCL says the block enables signalling migration and integration tests for three new stations. Add twenty to thirty minutes to early office or airport runs.
Mumbai Metro today (Sep 20): first and last trains
| Line | Terminal A | Terminal B | First train today | Last train (Sep 14–25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Andheri West | Dahisar East | 6:30 am | 12:30 am |
| 7 | Gundavali | Dahisar East | 6:30 am | 12:30 am |
| 9 (Phase 1) | Dahisar East | Kashigaon | 6:30 am | 12:30 am |
These first departures apply only during the 10‑day block from September 15 to 25. For Ganeshotsav, last trains depart at 12:30 am from all four terminals. Expect ten to fifteen extra trips daily on these corridors. Check platform displays and announcements when interchanging at Dahisar East during immersions.
Mumbai Metro today (Sep 20): frequency and interchange tips
Through the day, expect roughly six‑minute peak headways on Lines 2A and 7. Off‑peak, intervals average around nine to ten minutes. The first half‑hour after 6:30 am can see bunching as services ramp up. Use the paid concourse at Dahisar East for 2A–7–9 transfers, follow marshals, and allow buffers near festival processions.
Mumbai Metro today (Sep 20): alternates before 6:30 am
Travelling before 6:30 am? Western Railway locals and BEST buses remain the fastest alternates across the corridor. For airport trips, combine a local with Metro Line 1 at Andheri, or book point‑to‑point road options. Keep alerts on for any extra morning test blocks or frequency tweaks, and reach last‑train platforms at least ten minutes early.