Line 1
Interchange With: Red Line or Line 7

Western Express Highway Metro Station

पश्चिम द्रुतगती महामार्ग

Elevated Station
Operational
First Train: 05:42 AM
About Western Express Highway Station

Western Express Highway is a elevated station on the Blue Line of Mumbai Metro. It serves as an interchange station with Red Line or Line 7. Located at 19.1158°N, 72.8563°E in the Metropolitan area of Mumbai, this station provides convenient access to several key destinations. As an elevated station, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding area and features a modern architectural design with spacious platforms and multiple entry/exit points. For passenger convenience, Western Express Highway offers feeder bus services, ATM services. Notable nearby attractions include Mahakali Caves (1.1 km away), Jogeshwari Caves (2.1 km away), Gilbert Hill (2.4 km away), making this station popular among both commuters and tourists. The station is currently operational and serves thousands of passengers daily. Services begin at 05:42 AM on weekdays (06:12 AM on Sundays) and continue until 11:32 PM, with trains arriving every 4 minutes during peak hours and 8 minutes during off-peak hours.

Station Type

Elevated

Operating Status

Operational

First Train

05:42 AM (Weekdays)

Sundays: 06:12 AM

Last Train

11:32 PM

Peak Hour Frequency

Every 4 minutes

Off-Peak Hour Frequency

Every 8 minutes

Plan Your Journey from Western Express Highway

Popular Routes

Station Facilities

Car Parking

Not Available

Feeder Bus Service

Available

ATM

Available

Ticket Counter

Available

Ticket Vending Machine

Available

Accessibility

Yes, with elevators
History

Line 1 (Blue Line) was the first metro line in Mumbai, inaugurated on June 8, 2014. It revolutionized east-west connectivity in the city's suburbs. As an interchange station, it was strategically planned to facilitate seamless transfers between different metro lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry & Exit Gates
1

Western Express Highway Main Gate

2

Western Express Highway Secondary Gate

Platforms
1

Platform 1: Line 1 toward next station

2

Platform 2: Line 1 toward previous station

Peak Hours

Morning Peak

08:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Trains every 4 minutes minutes

Evening Peak

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Trains every 4 minutes minutes

Travel Tip

For a more comfortable journey, try to avoid traveling during peak hours if possible.

Travel Tips

Plan Your Visit

Most attractions near Western Express Highway are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Check specific timings before visiting.

Getting Around

Auto-rickshaws and taxis are readily available outside Western Express Highway station for reaching nearby attractions.

Best Time to Travel

Avoid peak hours (8:00-10:00 AM and 5:00-7:00 PM) for a more comfortable journey.

Ticket Options

Consider buying a return ticket or using a smart card for discounted fares.