Versova metro station

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Versova
Mumbai Metro One terminus
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General information
LocationJP Road, Model Town, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Coordinates 19°7′49″N72°49′17″E / 19.13028°N 72.82139°E / 19.13028; 72.82139
Operated by Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
Line(s) Line 1
Platforms2 (2 Side platforms)
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type Elevated, Double track
Platform levels1
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesYes [1]
AccessibleYes [2]
Other information
Station codeVER
History
Opened8 June 2014;10 years ago (2014-06-08)
Services
Preceding station Logo of Mumbai Metro Line 1.svg Mumbai Metro One Following station
Terminus Line 1 D.N. Nagar
towards Ghatkopar
Location
Versova metro station

Versova is the elevated western terminal metro station on the East-West Corridor of the Blue Line 1 of Mumbai Metro serving the Seven Bungalows, Yari Road and Versova neighbourhoods of Andheri in Mumbai, India. It opened to the public on 8 June 2014 and consists of two side platforms. [3] The station is located at Seven Bungalows. [4]

Contents

With 12% of all Line 1 commuters traveling through the station, Versova is the third-busiest station on the line, after Ghatkopar and Andheri. [5]

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Versova metro station

History

Versova metro station was not planned for the metro rail but after many negotiations, the station was added. In 2012 the construction of the station was completed at a cost of ₹200Cr. A new metro is under construction in the same area by the name of Pink Line (Line 6) and will make the congestion less on Line 1.

Station layout

L1
Platforms
Side platform, doors will open on the left
Platform 1      Line 1 toward Ghatkopar (D.N.Nagar)
Platform 2      Line 1 termination platform
Side platform, doors will open on the left
MMezzanineFare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
GStreet levelExit/Entrance

Connections

The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor [6] spans 11.40 kilometers and is elevated. It serves as a crucial link connecting the Eastern and Western suburbs to the Western and Central Railway lines. The corridor facilitates seamless interchange between the suburban rail system and the MRT system at Andheri and Ghatkopar Stations, enhancing commuter convenience. It has slashed the journey time between Versova and Ghatkopar from 71 minutes to just 21 minutes, greatly improving efficiency and reducing travel hassles for passengers. Additionally, the corridor provides rail-based access to key industrial zones such as MIDC and SEEPZ, along with fostering connectivity to various commercial developments.

Entrances and exits

Versova metro station exits [2]
Gate No-1 🛗 ♿Gate No-2 Aiga escalator up.svgGate No-3Gate No-4Gate No-5 Aiga escalator up.svgGate No-6 🛗 ♿
Near 7 Bungalows bus depotNear Model Town / Towards Kokilaben HospitalNear Bon Bon ShoesNear Bon Bon ShoesNear Yari Road

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