Mumbai, September 25, 2026: Special arrangements were made for metro services in Mumbai in view of the large crowds expected during Ganesh Visarjan. To facilitate travel and manage the rush, Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line was kept operational throughout the night. The move provided convenience to people participating in immersion programmes and helped them reach their destinations late at night.

Ganesh Visarjan is among Mumbai’s biggest public events. On Anant Chaturdashi, large numbers of Ganesh idols are taken to immersion sites from different parts of the city. Heavy crowds and traffic pressure are common on roads during the occasion. In such circumstances, additional public transport arrangements were important for passengers.

The overnight metro service provided relief to people returning home late after participating in immersion processions and other religious programmes. Public transport generally faces increased passenger pressure during festivals compared with regular days. Using the metro as an additional travel option was expected to help reduce pressure on road traffic.

Special attention was also given to crowd management at stations for passenger safety. Staff and security personnel were deployed at major stations to regulate passenger movement. Passengers were also urged to maintain discipline at stations and follow safety instructions.

Traffic restrictions and route diversions were implemented on several major roads in Mumbai during Ganesh Visarjan. In such circumstances, the metro service became a useful option for passengers looking to avoid long traffic jams.

Public transport systems in Mumbai face additional pressure every year during the Ganeshotsav celebrations. This time, the arrangement to operate the Aqua Line overnight was aimed at providing passengers with a safe and convenient travel option.