Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 services disrupted briefly due to technical snag

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Commuters on the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 experienced delays during the morning peak hours on Tuesday after a technical issue forced a brief halt in operations.

According to the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), a malfunction in one of the trains at Siddhivinayak station led to services being suspended for around 10 minutes. The fault was rectified promptly, officials said.

"Due to a technical issue in one train at Siddhivinayak station, services were briefly halted for approximately 10 minutes. The issue has since been resolved. As a result, trains are currently running with a delay of about 5 to 10 minutes. Our teams are closely monitoring operations, and normal services are expected to resume shortly as per the timetable," the MMRCL said in a statement.

Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 offers 25 per cent discount passes for differently-abled commuters

The MMRCL had recently announced 25 per cent discounted trip passes for differently-abled passengers on the MetroConnect-3 app. The update is currently available only for iOS users, as it is still awaiting approval from Google. Once the update is approved, Android users will also be able to access the discount.

The MMRCL said the feature aims to make metro travel more affordable and convenient for differently-abled commuters. Passengers using Apple devices can start booking discounted trip passes immediately.

The MMRCL assured Android users that the feature will be available soon and encouraged them to keep their MetroConnect-3 app updated for the latest version.

In a significant step towards ensuring an inclusive and accessible transit experience for all, Metro Line-3 had earlier announced the introduction of a 25 per cent fare concession for passengers with disabilities.

The discount is aimed at making the metro system more affordable for persons with disabilities, officials had earlier stated.

The move is part of Mumbai Metro's ongoing commitment to providing a more accessible and equitable travel experience for all its passengers, including those with special needs. The 25 per cent fare reduction is expected to benefit a large number of commuters with disabilities who rely on the metro as an essential mode of transport, officials said.