Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will be fully operational from Thursday, easing pressure on the city’s overburdened suburban railway system. The 33.5 km corridor, built at a cost of Rs 37,276 crore, connects Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south with 27 stations, including 11 in the final phase inaugurated on Wednesday.

The corridor is expected to reduce suburban train load by 15%, cut traffic congestion by 35%, and save 3.54 lakh liters of fuel daily, according to MMRC officials.

Enhanced Connectivity to Key City Locations

Metro Line 3 links over 30 educational institutions, 13 hospitals, 14 religious sites, and 30+ recreational facilities, improving access to essential services. The line integrates key railway stations like CSMT,

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