Maha Mumbai Metro recorded its highest-ever single-day ridership on Tuesday, June 23, with 3,58,115 passengers using the services, amid heavy rainfall.
The ridership figure marks the highest daily footfall since the operationalisation of the metro network.
In a post on its official handle, Maha Mumbai Metro thanked commuters for their continued support.
“Mumbaikars, heartfelt thanks. May your unwavering support continue like this. Whether it is monsoon or summer, we are committed to making your journey safe, comfortable and joyful,” it said.
नवा विक्रम महा मुंबई मेट्रोचा,
— Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) June 24, 2026
विक्रम रचण्यात वाटा मुंबईकरांचा..!
२३ जून २०२६ रोजी तब्बल ३,५८,११५ मुंबईकरांनी आपल्या प्रवासासाठी महा मुंबई मेट्रोची निवड केली.
हा महा मुंबई मेट्रोचा आजवरचा सर्वाधिक प्रवासी आकडा..!
मुंबईकरांनो, मनापासून धन्यवाद. तुमची अशीच अतूट साथ कायम राहू… pic.twitter.com/f1oGzgIBx9
The tweet further stated that the record reflects growing confidence in the metro network, which is emerging as a key alternative to congested suburban rail and road routes. It said that improved connectivity, reduced travel time, and better reliability have contributed to rising passenger numbers across operational lines, particularly during peak monsoon days when other transport modes face disruptions.
Suburban rail, BEST services hit amid heavy rain
The overnight rain inundated several low-lying areas of the city by Wednesday morning, affecting road and rail traffic.
Civic officials said water accumulation was reported at the Andheri subway, Hindmata and King's Circle areas in the morning, affecting vehicular movement and leading to traffic congestion on key roads.
Suburban railway services were affected after rainwater accumulated on tracks at multiple locations in Mumbai, though officials said water levels remained below the danger mark requiring suspension of services.
Commuters reported delays and overcrowding, particularly on Central Railway corridors during peak hours on Wednesday morning.
Services on the Trans-Harbour line between Thane and Vashi/Panvel were also impacted after a track cave-in occurred between Turbhe and Koparkhairane due to excessive water flow, officials said.
A Central Railway spokesperson said the up line was declared unsafe at 5.06 am and the down line at 5.50 am, affecting services during the morning rush hour. The up line was restored at 7.27 am with speed restrictions of 10 kmph, while the down line resumed operations at 7.35 am with trains permitted to run at 30 kmph.
A Central Railway official said the disruption was caused due to “excess water flow”, adding that restoration work was carried out on priority.
Road transport was also impacted, with BEST reporting diversion of services on more than 24 bus routes during the morning peak hours due to waterlogged stretches in several parts of Mumbai.
(With PTI inputs)
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