Overdrive’s Mumbai commute test | Trains vs Metro vs coastal road

In a city where every minute counts, the choice of commute can shape the entire day. Overdrive puts Mumbai’s most widely used transport options to a real-world test—the city’s lifeline local trains, the rapidly expanding metro network, and the much-debated coastal road.

Going beyond claims and projections, the comparison focuses on actual travel times, ease of use, connectivity and the everyday challenges faced by commuters. By tracking journeys during peak hours and navigating bottlenecks, it seeks to answer a question Mumbai residents constantly grapple with: which mode of transport truly gets you to your destination the fastest?
From the relentless rush of local trains to the promise of smoother metro rides and the speed potential of new road infrastructure, the analysis breaks down the strengths and limitations of each option. It also weighs future infrastructure promises against present-day realities on the ground.
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For the entire show, watch the accompanying video.