The Mumbai Metro-3, also known as the Aqua Line which is the city's first underground Metro service, opened to public on Monday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the service between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Aarey Colony JVLR.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 spans 33.5 kilometers with only a 12.44-km stretch of it opened for the public so far, came up at a cost exceeding Rs 32,000 crore. There are 10 stations along the route: Aarey, Marol Naka, CSMIA T1 (Terminal 1), MIDC, SEEPZ, Sahar Road, CSMIA T2 (Terminal 2), Vidyanagari, Dharavi, and BKC. Nine stations are underground, while Aarey is the only ground-level station in this stretch.
According to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), the line will conduct a total of 96 trips a day, accommodating over 2,000 passengers per train. It is set to operate at a maximum speed of 85 km per hour, with an average running speed of 35 kmph.
The Mumbai Metro Line 3 will run from 6:30am to 10:30pm on weekdays and from 8:30am to 10:30pm on weekends, with fares ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 50. Commuters can purchase tickets through a dedicated app or at physical counters, and the National Common Mobility Card will be valid across all metro lines by next month. The Metro line is expected to be fully operational by June 2025 and aims to reduce vehicular traffic by approximately 650,000 trips.
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