An in-depth examination of public toilet infrastructure across Mumbai's four operational Metro lines found that Blue Line 1 offers external toilet access, while newer lines integrate facilities within ticketing zones, with variations like Aqua Line 3's NATM tunneling stations. (Pics courtesy: Rajendra B Aklekar, Prasun Choudhari)
Updated On: 2025-01-09 07:19 PM IST
Compiled by : Jyoti Shukla
Marol
The toilet at Marol station is clean and in good shape. Being a connecting station for Aqua Line 3, it sees rising footfalls. Still, the interiors and corridors are well-maintained. (Pic/Rajendra B Aklekar)
Ghatkopar
The washroom at Ghatkopar station, located just after the entry gate, is one of the most used. Despite a continuous inflow of commuters and visitors, it is well-maintained and adequately staffed
DN Nagar
As an intersection of the Yellow and Blue Lines, DN Nagar station has its toilets outside the ticketing zone, accessible to both commuters and the general public. These facilities are clean and regularly maintained. (Pic/Prasun Choudhari)
Western Express Highway
This major station, connecting the Red Line and Blue Line, also has its toilets outside the ticketing zone, making them accessible to non-travellers. The facilities are well-maintained with regular cleaning. (Pic/Prasun Choudhari)
BKC Metro Station
The BKC station has a toilet outside the ticketing area in the concourse. It is clean and well-maintained, but some urinals are blocked. A functional toilet for the disabled is also available. (Pic/Rajendra B Aklekar)
CSMI T1
The domestic airport station, also recently opened to the public, has toilets inside the ticketing zone. They are clean and in excellent condition, although inaccessible to non-travellers. (Pic/Prasun Choudhari)
CSMI T2
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (T2) station, widely used by airline staff and crew, has toilets inside the ticketing zone on a level above the platforms. These spotless facilities had some minor water spillage on the floor. (Pic/Prasun Choudhari)
Andheri West
This intersection of the Yellow and Blue Lines is used by commuters travelling between Ghatkopar and Dahisar. The toilets are inside the ticketing zone but were found to be in a less clean state compared to those of other Yellow Line stations. (Pic/Rajendra B Aklekar)
Dahisar East
Serving as an intersection with the Red Line, Dahisar East station’s toilets are inside the ticketing zone, restricting access for non-travellers. When mid-day visited the spot, the facilities were found to be clean and equipped with a maintenance schedule chart
Gundavli
As a major station connecting the Blue and Red Lines, Gundavli sees heavy footfalls. Its toilets, located inside the ticketing zone, were found to be cleaner than those at Andheri West station. (Pic/Prasun Choudhari)
