Commuters wait on a platform at CSMT Metro Station after the inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line-3, also known as the Aqua Line, between Cuffe Parade and Aarey JVLR by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unseen, on Wednesday, in Mumbai. (Image: PTI) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Mumbai's Metro Line 3, fully functional after the final phase was inaugurated a day earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had a heavily patronised Thursday with ridership touching more than one lakh by 07:00 p.m., officials said.

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation spokesperson said 1,18,286 passengers took the 33.5 km line between Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR in the north-west part of the metropolis till 07:00 p.m.

"The line started operations for the day at 05:55am. Th

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