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