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{{Short description|Mumbai Metro's Blue Line 1 terminal metro station}}
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| type = [[Mumbai Metro]] station
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| address = JP Road, Model Town, [[Andheri]] (West), Mumbai
| image_caption     = Street-level view of Versova metro station concourse on Line 1
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| address           = JP Road, Model Town, [[Andheri]] (West), Mumbai
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| platform = 2 [[side platform]]s
| structure         = [[Elevated]]
  Platform-1 → [[Ghatkopar metro station|Ghatkopar]]<br />Platform-2 → Train Terminates
| platform           = 2 [[Side platforms]]
| operator = Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL)
| operator          = [[File:Logo of Mumbai Metro Line 1.svg|22px|link=Mumbai_Metro_One]] [[Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd]]
| owned = [[Mumbai Metro One Private Limited]] (MMOPL)
| parking            = No
| depth =  
| bicycle            = Yes<ref>{{cite web |title=Bike-sharing services to be extended to 3 more Mumbai Metro stations |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=21 January 2024 |date=31 December 2020 |last=Venkatraman |first=Tanushree |place=[[Mumbai]] |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/bike-sharing-services-to-be-extended-to-3-more-mumbai-metro-stations/story-ztDm9JAkOfnHa7l2B0DLYJ.html}}</ref>
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| accessible        = Yes<ref name="map">{{cite web|title=Versova metro station layout|website=reliancemumbaimetro.com|access-date=December 25, 2023|url=https://www.reliancemumbaimetro.com/images/station-layout/versova.jpg}}</ref>
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'''Versova''' is a metro station and the western terminus of [[Line 1 (Mumbai Metro)|Line 1]] of the [[Mumbai Metro]] serving the [[Seven Bungalows]], [[Yari Road]] and [[Versova, Mumbai|Versova]] neighbourhoods of [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]], India. It opened to the public on 8 June 2014 and consists of two side platforms.<ref>http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-metro-hits-tracks-and-handful-of-speed-bumps/15363181</ref> The station is located at [[Seven Bungalows]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Metro-station-at-Chakala-may-be-renamed-JB-Nagar/articleshow/31626822.cms|title=Metro station at Chakala may be renamed JB Nagar &#124; Mumbai News - Times of India}}</ref>
'''Versova''' is the elevated western terminal metro station on the East-West Corridor of the [[Blue Line (Mumbai Metro)|Blue Line 1]] of [[Mumbai Metro]] serving the [[Seven Bungalows]], [[Yari Road]] and [[Versova, Mumbai|Versova]] neighbourhoods of [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]], India. It opened to the public on 8 June 2014 and consists of two side platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-metro-hits-tracks-and-handful-of-speed-bumps/15363181|title = Mumbai Metro hits tracks, and handful of speed bumps|date = 9 June 2014}}</ref> The station is located at [[Seven Bungalows]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Metro-station-at-Chakala-may-be-renamed-JB-Nagar/articleshow/31626822.cms|title=Metro station at Chakala may be renamed JB Nagar &#124; Mumbai News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 March 2014 }}</ref>


With 12% of all Line 1 commuters traveling through the station, Versova is the third-busiest station on the line, after [[Ghatkopar metro station|Ghatkopar]] and [[Andheri metro station|Andheri]].<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-3-commuters-fall-off-mumbai-metro-platform-in-separate-incidents-2010004</ref>
With 12% of all Blue Line 1 commuters traveling through the station, Versova is the third-busiest station on the line, after [[Ghatkopar metro station|Ghatkopar]] and [[Andheri metro station|Andheri]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-3-commuters-fall-off-mumbai-metro-platform-in-separate-incidents-2010004|title = 3 commuters fall off Mumbai Metro platform in separate incidents}}</ref>


[[File:Versova metro station.jpg|thumb|Versova metro station]]
[[File:Versova metro station.jpg|thumb|Versova metro station]]


==History==
==History==
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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 ==
== Station layout ==
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{| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;border-top:solid 1px gray;" width=50 valign=top|'''G'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;vertical-align:top;border-top:solid 1px gray;" rowspan=4;|'''2nd Floor'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100 valign=top|Street level
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|{{small|[[Side platform]] {{access icon}}}}
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=500 valign=top|Exit/Entrance
|-
|-
|valign=top|'''L1'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 height=45|'''<span style=color:#{{rail color|Mumbai Metro|1}}>Platform 1</span>'''
|valign=top|Mezzanine
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=390| {{0|→}} towards {{ltl|Mumbai Metro|line 1|Right}} {{small|([[D N Nagar metro station|D N Nagar]])}} →
|valign=top|Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover<br/>
|-
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 rowspan=4 valign=top|'''L2'''
| height=45|<span style=color:#{{rail color|Mumbai Metro|1}}>'''Platform 2'''</span>
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|<small>[[Side platform]] No- 1, doors will open on the left {{access icon}}</small>
| ←  Alighting only
|-
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|<span style=color:#{{Mumbai Metro color|1}}>'''Eastbound'''</span>
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;text-align:center;" colspan=2|{{small|[[Side platform]] {{access icon}}}}
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=500|Towards →[[Ghatkopar metro station|Ghatkopar]]  
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|-
|<span style=color:#{{Mumbai Metro color|1}}>'''Westbound'''</span>
|style="vertical-align:top"|'''1st Floor'''
|<span style=color:white>→</span>Towards ←Train Terminates
|style="vertical-align:top"|Mezzanine
|-
|style="vertical-align:top"|Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" colspan=2  align=center|<small>[[Side platform]] No- 2, doors will open on the left {{access icon}}</small>
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|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 rowspan=2 valign=top|'''L2'''
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|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=500|
|-
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;border-top:solid 1px gray; vertical-align:top" width=50 |'''Ground'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray; vertical-align:top" width=100 |Street level
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray; vertical-align:top" width=420 |Exit/Entrance
|}
|}


==Connections==
==Connections==
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The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Versova metro station - Mumbai Metro |url=https://www.metrolinemap.com/station/mumbai/versova/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Metro Line Map |language=en}}</ref> 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.


==Exits==
== Entrances and exits ==
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*'''1''' - Near 7 Bungalows bus depot {{Access icon|15px|Wheelchair user access}}<ref name=map/>
Exit No. 1- Seven Bungalows Bus Station
*'''2''' - <ref name=map/>
*'''3''' - Near Model Town, Towards Kokilaben Hospital<ref name=map/>
*'''4/5''' - Near Bon Bon Shoes<ref name=map/>
*'''6''' - Near Yari Road {{Access icon|15px|Wheelchair user access}}<ref name=map/>


==See also==
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* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.


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Versova

वर्सोवा
Street-level view of Versova metro station concourse on Line 1
LocationJP Road, Model Town, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Coordinates19°7′49″N 72°49′17″E / 19.13028°N 72.82139°E / 19.13028; 72.82139
Operated by Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd
Line(s)Template:Rcb
Platforms2 Side platforms
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesYes[1]
Other information
Station codeVER
History
Opened8 June 2014; 12 years ago (2014-06-08)
Services
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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 Blue Line 1 commuters traveling through the station, Versova is the third-busiest station on the line, after Ghatkopar and Andheri.[5]

Versova metro station

History[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

2nd Floor Side platform Disabled access
Platform 1 → towards Template:Ltl (D N Nagar) →
Platform 2 ← Alighting only
Side platform Disabled access
1st Floor Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover
Ground Street level Exit/Entrance

Connections[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • 1 - Near 7 Bungalows bus depot Wheelchair user access[2]
  • 2 - [2]
  • 3 - Near Model Town, Towards Kokilaben Hospital[2]
  • 4/5 - Near Bon Bon Shoes[2]
  • 6 - Near Yari Road Wheelchair user access[2]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Venkatraman, Tanushree (31 December 2020). "Bike-sharing services to be extended to 3 more Mumbai Metro stations". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Versova metro station layout". reliancemumbaimetro.com. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mumbai Metro hits tracks, and handful of speed bumps". 9 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "Metro station at Chakala may be renamed JB Nagar | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 March 2014.
  5. ↑ "3 commuters fall off Mumbai Metro platform in separate incidents".
  6. ↑ "Versova metro station - Mumbai Metro". Metro Line Map. Retrieved 7 May 2024.

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