Mumbai’s first underground Metro, the Aqua Line (Mumbai Metro 3), was officially inaugurated today (October 5) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Colaba to Seepz Metro 3 Phase 1, which covers the Aarey-JVLR-BKC stretch, marks a significant milestone in the city’s transport infrastructure.
Operational Details
This segment features 10 stations, with nine trains operating a total of 96 daily trips. The fares will range from Rs. 10 to Rs. 50, and services will run from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM on weekdays, while on weekends, the first train will depart at 8:30 AM, maintaining the same closing time. Tickets can be purchased via a dedicated app or at physical counters.
Metro Stations
The Aqua Line corridor, stretching 33.5 km, is designed to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity. Notably, the corridor includes the Aarey, MIDC, SEEPZ, Marol Naka, CSMIA T1 (Terminal 1), Sahar Road, CSMIA T2 (Terminal 2), Vidyanagari, Dharavi, and BKC stations, with only Aarey being a grade-level station.
By next month, commuters will also be able to utilize the National Common Mobility Card, which will be valid across all Mumbai Metro lines.
The Metro 3 corridor has been developed at a cost of Rs 37,275.82 crore and is expected to be fully operational by June 2025. There are also plans to extend the service up to Acharya Atre Chowk in Worli by February 2025, further enhancing Mumbai’s public transport system.